Cloud Network Engineer

Role Overview

As a Cloud Network Engineer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska, you will own the design and operation of a modern hybrid and multi-cloud network environment. You will work hands-on with Azure Virtual WAN, Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, BGP routing, and Infrastructure as Code. The ideal candidate will live within driving distance of the Omaha, Nebraska office and have 1 day per week in the office.

What You Will Do

Design, deploy, and manage Azure vWAN, VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN gateways, and hybrid connectivity. Manage Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls, Panorama, GlobalProtect VPN, network segmentation, and Zero Trust enforcement across on-premises and cloud environments.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years hands-on network engineering experience focused on cloud/hybrid environments, deep Azure networking knowledge, and strong BGP, OSPF, and routing skills. Strong communication skills for technical and leadership audiences are also required.

Requirements

• 5+ years hands-on network engineering experience focused on cloud/hybrid environments
• Deep Azure networking knowledge: vWAN, VNets, ExpressRoute, VPN Gateway, Azure Firewall, NSGs, Private Endpoints, Load Balancers
• Hands-on Palo Alto NGFW: configuration, policy management, Panorama, GlobalProtect
• Strong BGP (eBGP/iBGP peering, route maps, communities), OSPF, static routing across hybrid topologies
• Infrastructure as Code: Bicep or ARM templates
• Scripting/automation: Python, PowerShell
• Network security: Zero Trust Architecture, micro-segmentation, IPSEC VPN, firewall policy design
• Network monitoring: SolarWinds, Azure Monitor, Network Watcher, or equivalent
• Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and cross-functional team experience
• Strong communication skills for technical and leadership audiences
• Associate's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field — or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Learning budget
• Parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Remote flexibility
• 1 day per week in the office