Pacific Life · 5 hours ago
Sr. Cloud Engineer Consultant
Newport Beach CA-700
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$164K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expPacific Life is a company that focuses on providing support for its policyholders' financial futures. They are seeking a Sr. Cloud Engineer Consultant to serve as a trusted advisor and technical leader, guiding teams through hybrid and multi-cloud environments while architecting and optimizing cloud infrastructure and networking solutions.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Act as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cloud engineering and cloud networking across multiple major Cloud Service Providers, as well as hybrid connectivity solutions
Conduct comprehensive assessments of on-premises and cloud network infrastructures to identify vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and opportunities for enhancement
Develop tailored cloud and networking strategies, detailed roadmaps, and technical designs that align with business goals, security mandates, and financial parameters
Provide expert consultation and guidance to key areas, contributing to the development of functional strategy and process improvements
Design and implement resilient, scalable, and secure cloud and network architectures spanning multi-cloud and hybrid environments (e.g., AWS Cloud WAN, AWS Transit Gateway, Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, VPNs)
Architect and deploy advanced security solutions, including cloud firewalls (Imperva WAF, NWFW), network segmentation (VPC/VNet peering, micro-segmentation), and DDoS mitigation techniques
Ensure all designs comply with industry’s best practices, regulatory standards (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI), and organizational policies
Collaborate with infrastructure, risk management, application, and support teams to review design and test plans, determine potential gaps, and develop alternative solutions
Deliver software programs, scripts, configuration files, and other programming artifacts using tools such as AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible, and Azure DevOps Pipelines
Lead and deliver complex cloud network migration and modernization initiatives from planning through execution
Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform preferred) to automate deployment and management of cloud and network resources
Enhance system and network performance via traffic engineering, load balancing, and Application Delivery Controller (ADC) configurations
Monitor system and network performance, recommend and automate corrective actions, and ensure end-to-end availability and performance of mission-critical services
Produce comprehensive documentation, including network diagrams, design specifications, operational runbooks, and client-facing presentations
Communicate complex details in a way that is understandable to both technical and non-technical audiences, collaborating with stakeholders at all levels
Mentor and develop less experienced engineers, promoting knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the team
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in cloud, infrastructure, or network engineering roles, with at least 5 years specializing in public cloud networking and hybrid connectivity
Hands-on experience with networking services in at least two of the four major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, OCI, GCP); multi-cloud proficiency highly preferred
MS in Computer Science and/or Engineering, or equivalent experience and certifications
Experience working as part of a Scrum or Agile team
Strong background in the following areas: compute & storage, network, security, software development, data analytics
Mastery of core networking (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VPNs, firewalls, IDS/IPS) and cloud networking (AWS: VPCs, Cloud WAN, Transit Gateway, Direct Connect; Azure: VNets, ExpressRoute, Virtual WAN; OCI: VCN Networks, Dynamic Routing Gateway)
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash), and configuration management platforms (e.g., Ansible, Tanium, etc.)
Effective communicator with experience presenting to both technical and executive audiences
Preferred
Experience writing Terraform modules
MS in Computer Science and/or Engineering
Professional-level cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty, Azure Network Engineer Associate)
Cisco CCIE or CCNP certification
Experience with micro-segmentation technologies
Experience with python, bash, HLC, and PowerShell as well as the command-line interface that support all major CSPs
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
Company
Pacific Life
Pacific Life Insurance is an insurance company that provides life insurance products, annuities, and mutual funds.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (14)
2024 (9)
2023 (16)
2022 (19)
2021 (14)
2020 (17)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.44B2025-09-03Debt Financing· $750M
2025-06-18Debt Financing· $688.57M
Leadership Team
Howard Hirakawa
Senior Vice President, Fund Advisor Operations
Joe Krum
Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Global Institutional Investment Group
Recent News
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