Sr. Network Engineer

Join a team dedicated to supporting the crucial mission of improving health outcomes.

At Merative,  you can apply your skills – and grow new ones – with colleagues who have deep expertise in health and technology. Merative provides data, analytics and software for the health industry. Our clients include providers, health plans, employers, life sciences companies and governments around the world. With industry-leading products and focused innovation, we help customers improve decision-making and performance so that together, we drive real progress in health. Learn more at merative.com

We are looking for a Cloud Network Engineer to deploy, manage, and optimize network infrastructure services supporting Merative's enterprise hybrid cloud strategy. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and securing network environments in Microsoft Azure and Oracle OCI, while also managing WAN infrastructure to ensure seamless connectivity between cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage Azure networking components like virtual networks, subnets, firewalls, load balancers, virtual Wan and VPN gateways
- Deploy network resources through Infrastructure as code tools like ARM templates.
- Plan and execute cloud network migrations, deployments and optimizations to enhance performance and scalability.
- Develop and implement solutions for complex networking challenges in cloud environments
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure network security, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
- Document network configurations, policies, and best practices for internal teams and stakeholders.

Required Skills:
- Proven experience working with Microsoft Azure.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Virtual Networks, Virtual WAN, Express Routes, VPN gateways, and load balancing solutions.
- Proficiency in firewall management, including NAT, security groups.
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (laC) and version control systems like Git, Terraform, or ARM templates
- Familiar with cloud industry trends and models
- Advanced knowledge of WAN & LAN routing protocols (BGP/EIGRP)
- Proven leadership skills that can drive projects and initiatives to completion
- Quick adaptability to new technologies and evolving cloud environments
- Familiar with IT security and network segmentation best practices
- Good organizational and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and remotely, coordinating tasks with non-technical remote hands
- Excellent communication and documentation skills to collaborate with teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:

- Experience with network automation tools
- Knowledge of Megaport,Oracle OCI (FastPath, Network Firewall, VCN)
- Experience working in multi-cloud or hybrid cloud environments
- Advanced Cloud Certifications (Azure Network Engineer Associate).

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, HIV status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.