Cloud Engineer III

WoodmenLife

Senior platform engineer designing and building Azure cloud solutions for WoodmenLife. Collaborating with architects and teams to operationalize cloud standards and deliver reusable engineering patterns.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in Azure cloud platform engineering, including Infrastructure as Code using Bicep, and advanced skills in CI/CD pipeline development with Azure DevOps. Proven ability to lead cloud governance, cost management, and performance optimization initiatives while mentoring technical teams.

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Azure Cloud Platform EngineeringInfrastructure as Code (Bicep)CI/CD Pipeline Development (Azure DevOps)Cloud Governance (Azure Policy, RBAC)Cloud Cost Management and Optimization

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure as CodeBicepPowerShellAzure CLICI/CD PipelinesAzure DevOpsAzure MonitorLog AnalyticsApp InsightsHybrid Networking

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringProblem-SolvingDecision-MakingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AzureAzure PolicyRBACExpressRouteVPNPrivate EndpointsGitHub CopilotAzure-native AI Capabilities

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

Cloud StandardsEnterprise ArchitectureBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryCost Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, build, and evolve WoodmenLife’s Azure cloud platform
Partner closely with Cloud Architect and Enterprise Architecture teams to operationalize cloud standards and deliver reusable engineering patterns
Lead design and engineering of complex Microsoft Azure platform solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards
Own and evolve one or more Azure platform domains such as identity, networking, governance, or DevOps pipelines
Integrate hybrid cloud environments leveraging Azure networking and identity services
Lead Infrastructure as Code development using Bicep (primary), PowerShell, and Azure CLI
Advance Azure Landing Zone components (governance, identity, network, security) to support enterprise-scale, secure-by-default environments
Enhance cloud observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights to improve proactive detection and response
Implement cost optimization and financial transparency practices aligned to business outcomes, including tagging, budgeting, and usage analytics
Lead efforts to monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud resource utilization and platform performance
Lead development of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and modern Git-based workflows
Build automation frameworks that streamline provisioning, monitoring, and operational tasks
Mentor Systems Engineers and technical peers across the organization, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance
Implement Azure governance controls (Azure Policy, RBAC, resource organization)
Ensure secure-by-default configurations aligned with enterprise security standards
Lead planning and implementation of cloud-based Business Continuity and DR strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive IT infrastructure or platform engineering experience
Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Bicep preferred; strong scripting and automation experience required)
Advanced Windows/Linux, Entra ID/AD, and hybrid networking background
Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and modern Git-based workflows
Proven experience with cloud cost management, observability, and performance optimization
Demonstrated technical leadership and mentoring skills
Extensive governance experience (Azure Policy, RBAC, tagging standards)
Expertise with hybrid connectivity technologies (ExpressRoute, VPN, Private Endpoints)
Experience supporting modernization, migration, and automation initiatives
Exposure to Azure-native application hosting patterns (App Services, Functions, or AKS) preferred
Strong preference for candidates with recent, hands-on Azure platform engineering experience in enterprise environments
Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) or Azure-native AI capabilities is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friday afternoons off year-round
Collaborative environment
Focus on outcomes rather than hours