Principal Multi-Cloud Network Engineer

Iselin, NJ, United States

Principal Multi-Cloud Network Engineer

Elevance Health is seeking a highly skilled Principal Multi-Cloud Network Engineer with expertise in Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) and Impact Level 4 (IL4) compliance. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cloud networking technologies across multiple cloud platforms and extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure network infrastructures for government agencies.

Location: This position will work in a hybrid model (remote and office). The Ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint locations.

NOTE: US Citizenship is required for this position.

How you will make an impact:

Collaborate with stakeholders including government agencies, security teams, and cloud service providers, to define requirements, address security concerns, and implement best practices.

Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, including network engineers, security engineers, and cloud architects, to ensure successful delivery of projects.

Collaborate on the development and delivery of network architecture.

Design, implement, and optimize network architectures across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to meet FedRAMP and IL4 compliance requirements.

Lead and define the overall application system technology and architecture, development.

Assesses the compatibility and integration of solutions and products; ensures network designs and implementations adhere to FedRAMP and IL4 security controls and standards, including encryption, access controls, auditing, and monitoring.

Assess and mitigate risks associated with network infrastructure, ensuring compliance with FedRAMP and IL4 regulations and guidelines.

Create comprehensive network documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, and compliance reports, to support auditing and regulatory reporting.

Work with technical teams to lead IT Business Transformation architecture strategy and vision.

Provide continuous improvement and direction on projects and stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes related to FedRAMP, IL4, and cloud networking.

Collaborate and partner with cross functional teams to enhance network security and compliance posture.

Identify opportunities to improve network performance, scalability, and reliability in multi-cloud environments while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Is responsible for and champions architectural standards, guidelines, principles, frameworks, and reference models.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field of study and a minimum of 11 years experience ; multi-dimensional platform experience, expert level experience with business and technical applications; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.

U.S. Citizenship is required for this position as it will support the Department of Defense Military OneSource program.

Ability to speak fluent English.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities, & Experiences:

Experience mentoring others, driving teams to achieve results, leading multiple or large complex technical projects, and providing troubleshooting support strongly preferred.

In-depth knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, VPN, SDN).

Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures for government agencies, preferably in FedRAMP and IL4 environments.

Strong understanding of cloud networking services and technologies (e.g., VPC, VPN Gateway, Direct Connect, Virtual Network Peering).

Relevant certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, AWS Certified Advanced Networking or equivalent.

Experience with network security technologies and practices, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, and encryption.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex network issues.

Strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

The position may require occasional travel and participation in on-call rotation for network-related incidents or emergencies.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain or already possess security clearance as required for working with government agencies.

For candidates working in person or remotely in the below location, the salary range for this specific position is $196,880 to $295,320 *

Location: District of Columbia (Washington, DC)

In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the Company. The Company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws .

*** The salary range is the range Elevance Health in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.**

This job is assigned to an entity that conducts government business, the applicant and incumbent fall under a `sensitive position' work designation and is subject to additional requirements beyond those associates outside Government Business Divisions. Requirements include, but are not limited to, more stringent and frequent background checks and/or government clearances, segregation of duties principles, role-specific training, monitoring of daily job functions, and sensitive data handling instructions. Associates in these jobs must follow the specific policies, procedures, guidelines, etc. as stated by the Government Business Division in which they are employed.