Cloud Engineer III

The Cloud Engineer III is a senior platform engineer responsible for designing, building, and evolving WoodmenLife’s Azure cloud platform. This role owns key platform domains, operationalizes cloud standards and guardrails, and delivers secure, scalable, and automated solutions that support enterprise modernization.

Lead design and engineering of complex Microsoft Azure platform solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards

Own and evolve one or more Azure platform domains such as identity, networking, governance, or DevOps pipelines

Integrate hybrid cloud environments leveraging Azure networking and identity services

Lead Infrastructure as Code development using Bicep (primary), PowerShell, and Azure CLI

Advance Azure Landing Zone components (governance, identity, network, security) to support enterprise-scale, secure-by-default environments

Collaborate with Cloud Architects, Enterprise Architects, and cross-functional stakeholders to implement and operationalize approved platform standards, engineering patterns, and cloud guardrails

Enhance cloud observability using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and App Insights to improve proactive detection and response

Implement cost optimization and financial transparency practices aligned to business outcomes, including tagging, budgeting, and usage analytics

Lead efforts to monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud resource utilization and platform performance

Lead development of CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and modern Git-based workflows

Build automation frameworks that streamline provisioning, monitoring, and operational tasks, leveraging AI-assisted engineering tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Azure AI services) to improve development efficiency and code quality

Develop reusable templates, scripts, and modules to support scalable, self-service platform capabilities and enable development teams through standardized patterns

Embed governance controls, policy enforcement, and configuration management into automation workflows

Mentor Systems Engineers and technical peers across the organization, fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and high performance

Support Agile ceremonies and iterative delivery culture for cloud initiatives

Contribute to the Cloud Center of Excellence through knowledge sharing, documentation, tooling, and best practices

Implement Azure governance controls (Azure Policy, RBAC, resource organization)

Ensure secure-by-default configurations aligned with enterprise security standards

Support identity governance through Entra ID and least-privilege models

Lead planning and implementation of cloud-based Business Continuity and DR strategies

Implement resilient, highly available solutions leveraging availability zones, automated failover, and cloud-native backup strategies

Evaluate emerging Azure capabilities, including AI and automation technologies, and recommend platform enhancements that improve engineering productivity and platform maturity

Provide technical guidance and advocacy for cloud engineering best practices, automation-first patterns, and modern architectural approaches

Own defined Azure platform domains (e.g., identity, networking, governance, DevOps pipelines) with accountability for engineering quality and outcomes

Make design and implementation decisions for cloud solutions within established enterprise standards and cloud guardrails

Operationalize architectural direction provided by the Cloud Architect through scalable, reusable engineering solutions

Influence platform evolution by providing engineering feedback, prototyping solutions, and identifying improvement opportunities

Promote and implement standardized engineering patterns, automation frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code practices

Identify and lead resolution of platform-level issues related to performance, cost, reliability, and security

Provide engineering input into prioritization of cloud platform work aligned to enterprise modernization and business outcomes

Focus on platform engineering and scalable solutions rather than ticket-driven operational work

AZ-305: Microsoft Certified – Azure Solutions Architect Expert

AZ-400: Microsoft Certified – DevOps Engineer Expert

AZ-500: Microsoft Certified – Azure Security Engineer Associate

“My leadership style is structured yet empowering. I focus on clarity, operating discipline, and measurable outcomes while building strong technical teams and giving them the autonomy and trust to execute.”

WoodmenLife offers a competitive compensation package and a comprehensive benefits package. More information about our benefits can be found at: https://www.woodmenlife.org/careers/home-office/benefits/ As part of WoodmenLife’s employment process, candidates will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check (where required for position), fingerprint check (where required for position), drug screen, and reference checks. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully passing the above.

WoodmenLife is welcoming to all regardless of background and beliefs. We respect every associate’s unique perspective and contribution. We are committed to creating an environment that values differences and provides opportunities for growth, leadership, and service. This includes providing equal opportunity in recruitment, employment, promotion, training, and community outreach. WoodmenLife is also dedicated to strengthening the communities where our employees live and work.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION IF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS ARE NEEDED.

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society ( WoodmenLife ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.