Senior Cloud Engineer

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Full Time Professional Seattle, WA, US

Salary Range: $130,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually

POSITION SUMMARY:

First Choice Health Network is looking for a senior, hands-on Cloud, Network, and Linux Engineer to be the team's technical lead for networking, cloud infrastructure (AWS and OCI), and Linux systems. We build and manage our own line-of-business applications and infrastructure in-house, so this is a true \"builder\" role: this person will design, automate, and scale the systems that run our business rather than simply maintaining what already exists. They will also mentor and lead by example for the rest of the infrastructure team, setting technical standards and serving as the go-to expert for complex networking, cloud, and Linux challenges. Experience with EDI using SFTP and AS2 is highly desired. We operate in a heavily regulated and audited environment, managing Protected Health Information (PHI) and other sensitive medical information.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship:
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to other engineers on networking, cloud, and Linux best practices; lead by example on complex troubleshooting and architecture decisions.
• Set and document technical standards and best practices for the infrastructure team.
• Evaluate and introduce AI-assisted development and agentic tooling to the infrastructure team, mentoring others on effective and responsible use.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex networking, cloud, and Linux incidents.
• Networking, Cloud & Infrastructure Operations:
• Own network administration and routing—switches, firewalls, VPNs, and TCP/IP networking—across on-premise and cloud (AWS/OCI) environments.
• Design, build, and maintain infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, OCI Resource Manager) to provision, scale, and manage systems, moving the team toward automation-first operations.
• Develop internal automation tooling to reduce manual operational work and increase reliability across infrastructure and operations.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure and internal systems deployments.
• Evaluate, deploy, and manage infrastructure supporting AI and agentic systems as our applications adopt AI capabilities.
• Use AI-assisted development and agentic automation tools (e.g., AI coding assistants, automation agents) to accelerate infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and operational tooling.
• Collaborate with the application development team and infrastructure team on efforts to migrate workloads, scale out systems, and continuously optimize and refactor services.
• Manage various infrastructure services in OCI/AWS/On-prem.
• Perform routine installation, upgrades, and patching of software and systems.
• Administer Linux systems at the OS and application level.
• Ensure the integrity of our disaster recovery and business continuity by monitoring backups and DR/BC environments.
• Participate in on-call rotation.
• EDI System Management:
• Monitor and troubleshoot automated scripting for EDI transmissions (hundreds of daily inbound/outbound files) and in-house database application interfaces.
• Maintain, develop, and refactor EDI-related Python/KORN shell scripts and legacy scripting environments.
• Monitor CRON jobs, troubleshoot alarms, alerts, and failed jobs.
• Set up new EDI/SFTP connections and update script configuration files.
• Other duties as assigned by the Infrastructure Director for Linux/systems/cloud administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of senior-level experience administering Linux systems in production environments.
• 3+ years of experience administering and implementing systems in OCI and AWS, in addition to legacy on-prem environments.
• 3+ years of KORN or BASH shell scripting experience.
• 5+ years of senior-level experience with network administration and routing, including switches, firewalls, VPNs, and TCP/IP networking, across on-premise and cloud environments.
• 3+ years of Python scripting experience.
• Demonstrated experience building and automating infrastructure (infrastructure-as-code, automation tooling, CI/CD) rather than solely maintaining existing systems.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to other engineers.
• Understanding of data privacy and security considerations when using AI-assisted or agentic tools in a regulated healthcare environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and strong collaboration skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple workloads/projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in an organized manner and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based applications.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the healthcare industry and working with PHI (highly regulated).
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• OCI/AWS/Linux/Networking Certifications (e.g., CCNA, AWS Certified Advanced Networking).
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Gemini, or similar) and/or agentic automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with deploying and managing infrastructure for AI/LLM-based applications (API integrations, vector databases, GPU compute).
• Experience with high-volume EDI SFTP/AS2 environments.
• Current experience with AWS/OCI and Linux.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Normal hand and finger dexterity.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to see and hear within normal ranges, with or without aid.

First Choice Health, headquartered in Seattle, WA, is a provider-owned healthcare organization offering employers a forward-thinking alternative to traditional health insurance. We have been serving employers of all sizes and across many industries with exceptionalhealth benefits administrationfor over 35 years, providing unparalleled access to a growing numberofclinically integrated networks (CIN)and atraditional PPO. Alongside ourEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)addressing mental health and work-life balance, our services collectively support members in every step of their healthcare journeys. At First Choice Health, we are proud to deliver the personalized, quality service our clients deserve, while reducing costs and keeping members healthy.

Uniting providers, employers, and individuals, we deliver sustainable solutions that elevate the health and care of our communities.

CARE TRANSPARENT COLLABORATE RELENTLESS INNOVATE

We strive to uphold the above values and take steps to cultivate our culture through each one. We work as a community, guided by our values and are unified in our mission to make healthcare access easier for everyone from all walks of life. Learn more about how we foster a culture of belonging.

At First Choice Health, we believe that a culture that fosters belonging- one that accept employees for who they are, nurtures creative thinking, and appreciates different perspectives drives our success. By cultivating an environment where every voice is valued, we empower our employees to bring their best selves to work, enable us to serve our clients and communities more effectively. We work as a community, guided by our values and are unified in our mission to make healthcare access easier for everyone from all walks of life.

BENEFITS:

• Health & Insurance: Medical (HSA and PPO plans) and Vision coverage, Dental plan, employer-provided Life Insurance, and Short- & Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Financial & Retirement: Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401(k) plan with an employer match, and discretionary Profit Sharing.
• Time Off & Development: Paid Time Off (PTO) accrued based on tenure, Paid Holidays, community service, and Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education.
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential professional counseling, and a Wellness program with rewards.

Note: Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

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