Cloud Engineer

Cardinal Health, a global leader in healthcare innovation, is seeking a Cloud Engineer to help drive the evolution of our enterprise‑scale cloud and CI/CD platforms. Operating in a multi‑cloud, multi‑tenant environment, our platforms support thousands of developers across hundreds of teams, powering mission‑critical workloads across IaaS, PaaS, and CaaS models. As part of the Serverless Platforms Team, you will help design, build, operate, and continuously improve our cloud‑native and CI/CD platforms—including Kubernetes, serverless runtimes, and the enterprise Harness CI/CD ecosystem. You will work closely with application teams, security partners, and platform stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps, infrastructure as code, and modern DevSecOps practices. With a strong foundation in cloud‑native development and platform engineering, you will help ensure our platforms are reliable, governed, and easy to consume—while fostering a culture of technical excellence, automation, and continuous improvement. If you are passionate about Kubernetes, CI/CD platforms, and solving complex platform‑scale challenges, join us to help shape the future of healthcare technology. Job Summary As a Cloud Engineer, your primary responsibility will be to design, deploy, and support containerized and serverless platforms on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) and to operate and evolve the enterprise Harness CI/CD platform. You will enable application teams to build, test, and deploy software through standardized, secure, and scalable pipelines while ensuring platform reliability, compliance, and developer experience. Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters and workloads on GKE using Infrastructure as Code and GitOps practices. Operate and support the enterprise Harness CI/CD platform, including build, deploy, and infrastructure pipelines, ensuring availability, reliability, and consistent developer experience across teams. Develop and maintain standardized Harness pipeline templates for build, test, security scanning, and deployment to Kubernetes and serverless runtimes. Partner with application teams to onboard services to Harness, providing guidance, troubleshooting, and best‑practice enablement. Integrate CI/CD pipelines with Infrastructure as Code tooling (e.g., Terraform) and GitOps solutions (e.g., ArgoCD, Flux) to support repeatable and auditable deployments. Embed security and compliance controls into CI/CD workflows, including vulnerability scanning, policy enforcement, secrets management, and audit logging to meet HIPAA, SOX, and enterprise security requirements. Collaborate with DevSecOps and Application Security teams to shift security left within the SDLC, leveraging tools such as Trivy, Aqua, or equivalent scanners integrated into Harness pipelines. Monitor platform health, pipeline execution, and application performance using tools such as Dynatrace, Prometheus, and cloud‑native monitoring; perform root cause analysis and drive incident resolution. Participate in code and pipeline reviews, establish platform standards, and ensure adherence to engineering best practices. Enforce platform governance and guardrails using policy‑as‑code approaches (e.g., OPA), ensuring consistency, observability, and compliance across all environments. Act as a technical liaison between the Serverless Platforms Team and partner organizations, translating business and delivery needs into scalable platform capabilities. Communicate platform changes, incident status, and best practices through clear runbooks, release notes, and stakeholder updates; facilitate working sessions to drive alignment and unblock delivery. Stay current with cloud‑native and CI/CD trends, contributing to the ongoing evolution of Cardinal Health’s cloud and DevOps strategy. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience preferred. 3+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a strong focus on Kubernetes and GCP (preferred). Hands‑on experience designing, operating, or supporting CI/CD platforms, preferably Harness CI/CD in an enterprise environment preferred. Strong understanding of microservices, event‑driven architectures, and distributed systems preferred. Experience with GitOps, Infrastructure as Code, and automated delivery pipelines preferred. Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, security scanning, and compliance requirements in regulated environments preferred. Exceptional communication skills—able to translate complex platform and security concepts for both technical and non‑technical audiences, and to influence outcomes through clear documentation and stakeholder alignment preferred. Proven problem‑solving skills and the ability to operate effectively in complex, evolving environments preferred. Anticipated salary range $94,900 - $135,600 Bonus eligible No Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close 8/04/2026 If interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. Candidates who are back‑to‑work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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