Lead DevOps Engineer – National Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

  You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer and manage Optum Connections to ensure seamless operational performance
• Design, implement, and maintain secure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions
• Lead vulnerability remediation efforts to identify, assess, and mitigate system vulnerabilities
• Develop and test robust Disaster Recovery plans to ensure business continuity
• Ensure systems and processes adhere to PCI Compliance standards and best practices
• Act as a leader and mentor for the DevOps team, providing guidance, support, and technical expertise
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and skill development
• Drive team performance by setting clear goals, monitoring progress, and providing regular feedback
• Lead initiatives to improve workflows, optimize processes, and enhance team productivity
• Leverage enterprise-approved AI tools to enhance productivity and innovation by streamlining workflows and automating repetitive tasks. Evaluate emerging trends to drive continuous improvement and strategic innovation
• Serve as the point of contact for cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership, ensuring alignment on priorities and deliverables

• Fully automated infrastructure as code and ephemeral environments

   

   

  You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
   

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or similar role, with a focus on infrastructure, automation, and security
• 3+ years of experience with securing cloud environments and managing compliance frameworks, Azure or AWS
• 3+ years of experience with Terraform
• 1+ years of familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and remediation processes
• 1+ years of experience GitHub Actions, Bash shell scripting and docker

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional cloud platforms or tools
• PCI experience
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
• Familiarity with Optum-specific tools and systems

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and drive alignment on goals

   

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $110,200 to $188,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
 

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.