Azure Administrator - Remote

Requisition Number: 2356368
Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The OAS Analytics team is seeking a Senior Infrastructure & Operations Engineer / Azure Administrator to implement and manage cross-domain, modular, flexible, scalable, secure, and reliable data solutions in the cloud. In this role, you will design, deploy, and maintain robust Azure infrastructure and compute environments (including Azure Data Lake Storage Gen 2, Azure Databricks, and Azure Data Factory) supporting advanced analytics and insight generation for healthcare clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineering and analytics teams to build quality, security, and operational excellence into data pipelines and cloud infrastructure, transforming complex healthcare data to enable actionable insights.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and manage high-availability Azure cloud infrastructure with a focus on scalability, security, and operational performance
• Implement and manage Azure storage and compute patterns, including Azure Data Lake Storage Gen 2, Virtual Machines, container environments, and Azure Active Directory / Entra ID
• Build and manage extensible analytics compute environments with Azure Databricks, enabling direct end-user access and seamless integration with visualization tools like Power BI
• Enforce Azure governance and security controls, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), security policies, cluster management, and Azure Security Center
• Manage CI/CD pipelines and release management workflows utilizing Terraform for automated deployment and GitHub/Jenkins integration
• Administer Power BI platform settings, including user access management, data security controls, and performance monitoring
• Oversee cloud monitoring and cost management using Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, Log Analytics, and open-source monitoring tools
• Support live cloud products by developing operational readiness tools, defining best practices, and responding to real-time customer-reported incidents and performance events

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 technology infrastructure, operations, or systems administration
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure administration
• 3+ years of experience configuring and managing Azure Databricks environments
• 3+ years of experience managing Azure Data Factory (ADF) solutions
• 3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• 3+ years of experience supporting analytics platform or data infrastructure operations
• Experience with scripting and automation using PowerShell, ARM templates, or Azure DevOps
• Experience with native Azure operational, monitoring, and security tools (e.g., Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Security Center, Key Vault)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator, Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud certification
• ITIL v3 or higher certification
• Hands-on experience working across Windows and Unix/Linux server environments
• Experience with Power BI platform administration
• Experience in healthcare IT with compliance frameworks such as HIPAA or HITRUST and associated security controls
• Experience integrating cloud infrastructure with disparate enterprise data sources (e.g., Epic, Hadoop, Oracle)
• Experience migrating legacy on-premise infrastructure and applications to Microsoft Azure cloud
• In-depth knowledge of cloud architecture, design patterns, and enterprise Azure services

*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 $91,700 - $163,700 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.