Sr. Cloud Engineer Consultant

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* Job Description:

** We’re actively seeking a talented Sr. Cloud Engineer Consultant to join our dynamic cloud platform team in Charlotte, North Carolina, or Newport Beach, CA.As a Sr. Cloud Engineer Consultant, you'll move Pacific Life, and your career, forward by serving as a trusted advisor and technical leader, guiding cloud and network teams through the complexities of hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Your expertise will be critical in architecting, implementing, and optimizing global cloud infrastructure and networking solutions to achieve peak performance, robust security, and cost-effective outcomes.

You will be part of a highly skilled team, integral to the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, cloud governance platforms, and automation tooling. You will also provide expert consultation and guidance, helping build a world-class suite of cloud-enabled capabilities and driving innovation in cloud networking.
** How you'll help move us forward:
**** Consultation & Strategic Advisory
*** Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud engineering and cloud networking across multiple major Cloud Service Providers, as well as hybrid connectivity solutions.
* Conduct comprehensive assessments of on-premises and cloud network infrastructures to identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement.
* Develop tailored cloud and networking strategies, detailed roadmaps, and technical designs that align with business goals, security mandates, and financial parameters.
* Provide expert consultation and guidance to key areas, contributing to the development of functional strategy and process improvements.
** Design & Architect
*** Design and implement resilient, scalable, and secure cloud and network architectures spanning multi-cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS Cloud WAN, AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Azure Express Route, VPNs).
* Architect and deploy advanced security solutions, including cloud firewalls (Imperva WAF, NWFW), network segmentation (VPC/VNet peering, micro-segmentation), and DDoS mitigation techniques.
* Ensure all designs comply with industry’s best practices, regulatory standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI), and organizational policies.
* Collaborate with infrastructure, risk management, application, and support teams to review design and test plans, determine potential gaps, and develop alternative solutions.
** Implementation & Automation
*** Deliver software programs, scripts, configuration files, and other programming artifacts using tools such as AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and Azure Dev Ops Pipelines.
* Lead and deliver complex cloud network migration and modernization initiatives from planning through execution.
* Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform preferred) to automate deployment and management of cloud and network resources.
* Enhance system and network performance via traffic engineering, load balancing, and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) configurations.
* Monitor system and network performance, recommend and automate corrective actions, and ensure end-to-end availability and performance of mission-critical services.
** Mentorship & Documentation
*** Produce comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, design specifications, operational runbooks, and client-facing presentations.
* Communicate complex details in a way that is understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels.
* Mentor and develop less experienced engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the team.
** The experience you bring:
*** 8+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or network engineering roles, with at least 5 years specializing in public cloud networking and hybrid connectivity.
* Hands-on experience with networking services in at least two of the four major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP); multi-cloud proficiency highly preferred.
* MS in Computer Science and/or Engineering, or equivalent experience and certifications.
* Experience working as part of a Scrum or Agile team.
* Strong background in the…