Sr. Cloud Engineer

Company: Strive Health
Location: Denver
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

What We Strive For At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utilization. Our high-touch care model integrates with local providers and uses predictive data to identify and support at-risk patients along their entire care journey. We embrace diversity, celebrate successes, and support each other, making Strive the destination for top talent in healthcare. Join us in making a real difference. Benefits & Perks Hybrid-Remote Flexibility – Work from home while fulfilling in-person needs at the office, clinic, or patient home visits. Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision insurance, employee assistance programs, employer-paid and voluntary life and disability insurance, plus health and flexible spending accounts. Financial & Retirement Support – Competitive compensation with a performance-based discretionary bonus program, 401k with employer match, and financial wellness resources. Time Off & Leave – Paid holidays, vacation time, sick time , and paid bi rthgiving , bonding, sabbatical, and living donor leave s . Wellness & Growth – Family forming s ervices through Maven Maternity at no cost and physical wellness perks , mental health support, and an annual professional development stipend. What You’ll Do The Sr. Cloud Engineer is primarily responsible for designing, implementing, and operating Strive Health’s cloud platforms and services with a focus on security, reliability, automation and user experience. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Azure and other cloud services, cloud networking (including always-on VPN and ZTNA), and automation/scripting to drive efficiency across the IT and Security department . You will evolve Strive’s cloud infrastructure, identity, and connectivity patterns; implement AI agents and automations that improve enterprise productivity; and partner closely with Security, IT, Engineering , and Product teams to ensure that our environments are secure, scalable, and aligned with business goals. This role will lead and contribute to cloud projects and initiatives by monitoring progress, addressing issues, and maintaining communication while ensuring best practices and security. This role will report to the VP Security and Enterprise Technology . The Day to Day Design, implement, and maintain secure, highly available cloud infrastructure in Azure (and related SaaS/PaaS platforms) to support Strive’s applications, data, and workforce. Own and manage cloud networking including virtual networks, network security groups, application gateways, load balancers, private endpoints, and hybrid connectivity. Architect, implement, and support always-on VPN , ZTNA , and enterprise VPN connections to provide secure, reliable access for a distributed workforce and third parties. Maintain and enhance Azure Active Directory/Entra ID, conditional access, identity governance, and related policies, including DNS and directory integrations, to support a modern Zero Trust architecture. Implement and support AI agents and automations (e.g., Glean , Claude, and other platforms) that streamline IT workflows, improve self-service, and drive measurable efficiency and quality improvements across the enterprise. Develop and maintain automation, scripts, and tooling (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Cloud Formation , Azure /AWS CLI) to replace manual processes, improve consistency, and reduce operational toil for the IT department. Collaborate with Security Engineering to ensure cloud environments are designed and operated according to security best practices, including secure configurations, monitoring, logging, and integration with security tooling (e.g., SIEM, EDR, CASB/SASE). Partner with Infrastructure, End User Computing, and Application teams to ensure that cloud and networking solutions are integrated, resilient, and aligned to organizational goals and objectives . Contribute to the architecture, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code patterns to enable repeatable, secure deployments of infrastructure and configuration. Monitor the performance, capacity, and cost of cloud environments; implement optimizations to improve stability, performance, and financial efficiency. Create and maintain clear documentation for cloud architectures , standards, runbooks, and automations . Participate in an on-call rotation and serve as an escalation point for complex cloud and infrastructure incidents. Lead and/or contribute to IT and security projects related to cloud infrastructure, networking, and automation, ensuring timely and efficient delivery. Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other engineers and administrators, helping to elevate cloud and automation capabilities across the team. Report on time spent across projects, tickets, and meetings to inform planning and continuous improvement within IT. Minimum Qualifications 6 years in any combination of higher education/experience/certifications in IT infrastructure, systems administration, cloud engineering, or related roles of increasing complexity and scope. 3 years hands-on experience designing, implementing, and operating cloud infrastructure (A WS strongly preferred) including virtual networks, compute , storage, identity, and security controls. Demonstrated experience with cloud networking (e.g., VNETs, VPN gateways, Global Secure Access, or equivalent, site-to-site and client VPN, ZTNA/Zero Trust, SASE). Demonstrable experience with scripting and automation tools (e.g., PowerShell, Python, CloudFormation , AWS/ Azure CLI) to manage and automate cloud and infrastructure services. Experience implementing and supporting remote access technologies such as always-on VPN and enterprise VPN clients across a distributed workforce. Strong understanding of identity and access management concepts and experience with Azure AD/Entra ID, conditional access, and modern authentication (SAML/OIDC/OAuth). Internet Connectivity - Minimum speeds: 3.8 Mbps / 3.0 Mbps (up/down) ; latency ms. Ability to travel and be onsite to meet business needs. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Zero Trust architectures and implementing ZTNA, SASE, or similar technologies in an enterprise environment. Experience writing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for cloud resources (e.g., GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar). Familiarity with emerging technologies such as AI and their implications for security, compliance, and enterprise productivity; experience implementing AI-driven agents or automations strongly preferred. Experience integrating cloud platforms with security tooling (e.g., SIEM, security analytics, vulnerability management) and participating in incident response for cloud-related events. Architectural experience designing and implementing secure, scalable cloud systems and networks. Experience in regulated healthcare or similar environments and familiarity with security frameworks/standards (e.g., HITRUST, SOC 2, HIPAA). Industry certifications such as Microsoft Azure Certifications , AWS Certifications, CISSP , CISM , or GIAC certifications are a plus. About You Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex cloud and networking issues and provide effective, pragmatic solutions. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including senior staff and executives, and to balance operational needs with strategic objectives . High-level attention to detail, strong organizational and administrative skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Demonstrated leadership and mentorship capabilities, with the ability to influence and elevate others even without direct reporting relationships. Adaptable to rapidly expanding and changing operations; comfortable working independently with little or no direct supervision. Annual Salary Range: $108,500 - $136,000. This position is also eligible for a target annual bonus of 10% Strive Health is an equal opportunity employer and drug free workplace. At this time Strive Health is unable to provide work visa sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Please apply even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to talentacquisition@strivehealth.com. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from outside recruiters/placement agencies. Strive Health will not pay fees associated with resumes presented through unsolicited means. LI-Hybrid

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