Manager, Cloud Platform & Network Engineering

Manager, Cloud Platform & Network Engineering

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology, our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete.

At Gore Mutual, we've always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we're proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better.

Our path forward sharpens our focus on business performance, driven by leading technology, innovation and an agile, high-performing culture. With Gore Mutual and Beneva announcing their intent to merge in 2026, we'll be uniting two well-established, financially strong, and trusted brands to become the strongest mutual insurer in Canada, ensuring Canadians have purpose-driven insurance options for generations to come.

Come join us.

The Manager of Cloud Platform & Network Engineering plays a pivotal role in driving cloud transformation, modernizing infrastructure, and leading a high performing engineering team. This role bridges business needs with technical execution, ensuring cloud and network solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with organizational goals. You will guide cloud modernization efforts, champion DevOps practices, and oversee both daily operations and major migration initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Architecture & Modernization

• Design and implement cloud native architectures on Azure and AWS, covering compute, storage, and networking.
• Lead platform, application, and database migration using modern cloud frameworks and best practices.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, Helm) for consistent, automated deployments.
• Optimize cloud performance and cost through rightsizing, autoscaling, and proactive resource management.

Network Engineering & Automation

• Architect and maintain cloud networking components including VNETs, subnets, VPNs, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Automate network provisioning and configuration through CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
• Integrate observability and telemetry tools (Azure Monitor, AWS CloudWatch) for proactive network health monitoring.
• Implement security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC) from design through deployment.
• Embed compliance checks into automated workflows and generate audit-ready reporting.
• Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability remediation across cloud network layers.

Observability & Reliability Engineering

• Deliver full stack observability across applications, databases, cloud services, and network components using tools like Dynatrace.
• Define and monitor SLIs, SLOs, and SLAs to ensure reliability and performance.
• Implement distributed tracing, log aggregation, and real time alerting to accelerate issue detection and resolution.

Engineering Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentor cloud and network engineers in automation, observability, and modern engineering practices.
• Partner with application teams to design secure, high-performance connectivity models across hybrid and multi cloud environments.
• Drive engineering excellence through code reviews, design patterns, and strong documentation standards.

Team & Operational Management

• Lead the Cloud Platform & Network Engineering team, ensuring strong performance and operational excellence.
• Provide operational metrics and insights for leadership review.
• Manage day-to-day team activities including sprint planning, demos, and retrospectives.
• Ensure smooth handoff and knowledge transfer to Cloud Operations teams.
• Contribute to the Cloud Center of Excellence and help shape the organization's cloud roadmap.
• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in cloud environment management (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• 5–7 years in network engineering and operations.
• 5–7 years leading modernization and transformation initiatives using the Well Architected Framework.
• 5–7 years people management experience.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN) and security tools.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex cloud and network issues.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong project management and prioritization capabilities.
• Undergraduate degree preferred.

The expected base salary range for this position is $118,500- $168,500. Depending on your relevant, experience, skills, qualifications, market conditions and business needs, base compensation may vary. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutual's discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Please note: This range reflects the expected base salary for this role but may not represent the full compensation range for all experience and skill levels. During the recruitment process, we will discuss and consider how your unique qualifications align with the broader range for this position.

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits, disability insurance, retirement plan matching, paid time off, recognition and perk programs.

This posting pertains to an existing vacancy that is actively being filled.

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact us and a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.