Associate Director of Cloud Platforms

Become a part of our caring community The Associate Director or Cloud Platforms leads the planning, design, and engineering of Humana's AWS and GCP environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in cloud architecture and experience in managing cloud-based infrastructures. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions that meet the company's business needs. The Associate Director of Cloud Platforms performs technical planning, architecture development and sets the standards for Cloud provider environments. Develops specifications for new Cloud capabilities and services. Assesses the compatibility and integration of products/services proposed as standards to ensure an integrated architecture across the technology stack. This role will have a strong focus on innovation and developing the product roadmap for new capabilities in AWS and GCP. This role will have key influence over our Cloud environments and will be a trusted advisor for our application teams. This leader will advance a team of highly specialized professional associates and contractors. Key Responsibilities Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-based solutions on GCP and AWS platforms. Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams in the design, development, and deployment of cloud-based solutions. Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize cloud-based solution requirements that align with the company's business objectives. Manage and maintain the security, reliability, and scalability of cloud-based infrastructure. Ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards in the deployment of cloud-based solutions. Continuously monitor and evaluate emerging cloud technologies to identify opportunities for platform improvement. Develop and maintain documentation of cloud-based infrastructure and processes. Manage and mentor a team of cloud platform engineers to ensure high-quality deliverables. Required Qualifications 4 or more years of experience in cloud architecture 3 or more years of experience in managing cloud-based infrastructures. 2 or more years of people leadership experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Experience with Terraform, ADO, GitHub, Argo CD, HELM Experience with EKS and GKE SAFe Agile certified Deliver in an Agile methodology Strong technical knowledge of GCP and AWS platforms and their associated services. Experience in implementing cloud-based solutions that meet industry and regulatory standards (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.). Strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Location and Remote Work This position follows a remote work style however the candidate must live close to one of our designated IT locations: Louisville, KY; Tampa, FL; Dallas, TX; Boston, MA; New York City; Washington, D.C; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Chicago, IL; or Charlotte, NC. Pay Range $156,600 - $215,400 per year Benefits Humana offers medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, and other opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. Humana complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our #J-18808-Ljbffr Humana Inc