Cloud Principal Engineer Security

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Cloud Principal Engineer - Security

Location: This role requires associates to be in-office 1 - 2 days per week fostering collaboration and connectivity while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship.

At Elevance Health we are transforming how cloud technology supports healthcare delivery and innovation. The ideal Cloud Principal Engineer - Security candidate combines deep expertise in cloud platforms with advanced cloud security knowledge and operates as a trusted advisor to senior leadership while mentoring cloud engineering and teams and driving a security-first culture.

The Cloud Principal Engineer - Security works with the business and technology stakeholders on the development and delivery of end-to-end application technology products and services for enterprise-wide technology application platforms that are aligned with the organizations strategic objectives and initiatives.

How you will make an Impact:

• In partnership with OCISO and Enterprise Architecture author and evangelize whitepapers/position papers covering all facets of cloud security.

• Lead the design of secure scalable and resilient cloud architectures across AWS Azure and/or GCP environments.

• Define enterprise cloud security policies standards reference architectures and engineering guardrails aligned with Elevance Health policies.

• Design compliance-automation with healthcare regulations and frameworks (HIPAA HITRUST NIST ISO).

• Design automated secure patterns for IAM encryption network security and zero trust architecture.

• Lead threat modeling risk assessments and remediation strategies for cloud-based systems.

• Champion DevSecOps practices; automated security testing policy-as-code and secure CI/CD pipelines.

• Partner with enterprise architecture application teams and security organizations to embed security into the cloud SDLC.

• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on cloud risk strategy and emerging technologies.

• Partners with leadership to design processes that will shape the foundation for emerging cloud technologies.

• Leads initiatives relating to cloud governance.

• Recommends new technology solutions and products are delivered to stakeholders and align with enterprise strategic objectives.

• Oversee the development and delivery of technical and/or functional specifications.

• Oversee the technical design reviews and testing to architectural technologies for application solutions and products meet business requirements.

• Assesses the compatibility and integration of solutions and products.

• Provides continuous consulting services and direction on projects.

• Champions and responsible for architectural standards guidelines principles frameworks and reference models.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field of study 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.

Preferred Skills Experiences and Competencies:

• Hands on experience with AI tooling; IDE and Services

• Strong expertise in cloud security including IAM encryption network security and workload protection.

• Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code and automation tools.

• Deep understanding of networking concepts including VPCs subnets firewalls and zero trust.

• Hands on experience implementing DevSecOps and secure CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience working in regulated environments preferably healthcare.

• Strong knowledge of compliance frameworks such as HIPAA HITRUST NIST and SOC2.

• Strong knowledge and expertise in cloud control policies and frameworks.

• Experience working with a variety of executives and their teams in a matrixed environment to deliver value and drive change. Cross-functional experience (e.g. strategy change management business process management).

• Industry certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect AWS Security Specialty Azure Security Engineer or CISSP.

• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes).

• Experience with cloud security tools such as CSPM CWPP SIEM and secrets management platforms.

• Strong background in application security and secure coding practices.

• Experience in large-scale enterprise healthcare environments.

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers our associates our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases paid holidays Paid Time Off and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement) medical dental vision short and long term disability benefits 401(k) match stock purchase plan life insurance wellness programs and financial education resources to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age citizenship status color creed disability ethnicity genetic information gender (including gender identity and gender expression) marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal state and local laws including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

NOTE: Workday keeps job postings active through 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Example: If the end date is 3/13 the posting will automatically come down on 3/12 at 11:59:59 other words the job is posted until 3/13 not through 3/13.