Principal Container Platform Architect

Principal Container Platform Architect

Location: This position will work a hybrid model (remote and office). The Ideal candidate will live within 50 miles of one of our Elevance Health PulsePoint

locations listed here: Atlanta, GA; Norfolk, VA; Mason, OH; Richmond, VA or Chicago, IL. The Principal Container Platform Architect works with business and technology stakeholders to build a holistic view of the organizations strategy, processes, information and technical assets to ensure business and IT alignment. This is a critical role responsible for designing and architecting Kubernetes platforms on EKS, GKE, AKS, and OpenShift in an enterprise environment. This individual will apply security best practices and drive operational efficiencies. They are expected to have a deep understanding of Kubernetes and surrounding technologies for seamless integration into enterprise-scale environments. How you will make an Impact:Design and architect Kubernetes platforms utilizing EKS, GKE, AKS, and OpenShift in accordance with the company's needs.Implement effective security protocols and best practices to safeguard the container platforms.Drive operational efficiencies by optimizing processes and utilizing advanced automation techniques.Establishes overall systems architecture vision and ensures specific components are appropriately designed and leveraged; contributes to the holistic vision of Enterprise ArchitectureMaintains enterprise level blueprints.Lead and participate in decision-making processes related to the selection, deployment, and management of container technologies and cloud platforms.Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the container platforms, as well as provide guidance and support to other team members.Drive the adoption of container technologies within the organization, detailing their

benefits and potential applications.Coordinates all enterprise-level conceptual architecture components (e.g., data architecture, application architecture, technical architectureMonitors usage of architectural components and assumes responsibility for reuse.Leads architecture strategy and vision for enterprise.Ensures blueprints are refreshed as needs emerge or in accordance to plan of record changes.Champions and responsible for enterprise level technology and architectural standards, guidelines, principles, frameworks, and reference modelsDefines systems, technical, and application architectures for new strategic initiatives; develops and maintains an architectural blueprint and evolutionary roadmap that defines and communicates the strategic direction for these architectures in support of business and technical strategies; explains how the roadmap maintains and delivers cost effectiveness, business value, and competitiveness. Minimum

Requirements:Requires an BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field of study and a minimum of 8 years

experience in architecture/design in relevant technology disciplines; or any combination of

education and

experience, which would provide an equivalent background. Highly Preferred

Skills, Capabilities and

Experiences:Kubernetes AdministrationCloud architecture and development

experienceDevSecOps Preferred

Skills, Capabilities, and

Experiences:5+ years working in Cloud and KubernetesKubernetes certifications like CKA, CKAD, CKSAny Cloud certifications on AWS, GCP or Azure is plus.

Experience In Health Care Industry Strongly Preferred

Desired

Skills And

Experience

Kubernetes

Azure

Devsecops

Please Be Advised That Elevance Health Only Accepts Resumes For

compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.

Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability

benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial

education resources, to name a few.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health

location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific

requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must reside within 50 miles or 1-hour commute each way of a relevant Elevance Health

location.

The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact elevancehealthjobssupport@elevancehealth.comfor assistance.