Infrastructure as Code & Automation - Build and maintain infrastructure using Bicep, ARM templates, Python, PowerShell, and GitHub Actions CI/CD pipelines.
AI-Augmented Engineering - Leverage GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and internal AI agents daily for troubleshooting, documentation, code generation, and incident triage. Actively contribute to the AI Community of Practice (AI CoP).
Network Observability & Monitoring - Implement and manage monitoring with SolarWinds, Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, traffic analysis, and root cause analysis (RCA).
Security-First Design - Collaborate with Cybersecurity on micro-segmentation, private endpoints, NSGs, and ensure HIPAA and SOX compliance across all network architectures.
Disaster Recovery & Resilience - Develop and maintain DR plans, high-availability architectures, and failover strategies across hybrid environments.
Collaboration & Mentorship - Work within Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban), partner cross-functionally with Managed Services, Cloud Engineering, and Application teams. Mentor peers and share knowledge.
On-Call & Incident Response - Participate in a 24×7 on-call rotation. Drive P1/ P2 rapid resolution, conduct post-incident reviews, and produce RCA documentation.
To be considered for this position, you must have:
5+ years hands-on network engineering experience focused on cloud/hybrid environments
Multi-cloud networking (Azure + AWS) including cross-cloud connectivity and transit architectures
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) for infrastructure deployment
AI-assisted engineering tools (GitHub Copilot, Microsoft
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
At Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, we are a mission-driven organization dedicated to championing the health and well-being of our members and the communities we serve.
Our team is the power behind that promise. And, as the industry rapidly evolves and we seek ways to optimize business processes and customer experiences, there's no greater time for forward-thinking professionals like you to join us in delivering on it! As a member of Team Blue, you'll find purpose, opportunities and the support you need to build a meaningful career and make a powerful impact in our community.
At Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska (BCBSNE), the network is the backbone of healthcare for hundreds of thousands of Nebraskans. We don't just talk about innovation - we live it every single day. Our engineers use GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and custom-built AI agents for engineering, incident response, and operational decision-making. We maintain an active AI Community of Practice (AI CoP) that drives continuous experimentation and adoption across the technology organization.
As our Cloud Network Engineer, you will own the design and operation of a modern hybrid and multi-cloud network environment - working hands-on with Azure Virtual WAN, Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, BGP routing, and Infrastructure as Code. If you want to build networks that directly improve lives and do it with cutting-edge tools, this is your role.
The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska office. This position allows remote flexibility but will have 1 day per week in the office.