Getting StartedUpdated July 3, 2026
Day 0 checklist
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Day 0 checklist
This page captures the "welcome" checklist we send new hires. Export it to PDF from your browser to include in email welcome notes or Teams posts.
Mandatory tasks (same day)
| Task | System / link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Request Azure subscription access | Secure portal → Azure Access | Required for all engineers. SLA ~24h. |
| Join GitHub org | GitHub Enterprise request | Use corporate email / GitHub username. |
| Request Cloud SAW + Secure Workbench | Secure Workbench application | Enables jump host + RDP access. |
| Enable HashiCorp Vault | https://vault.uhg.com | Ask manager to add you to AIDE namespaces. |
| Enroll in CyberArk | https://cyberark.optum.com | Needed for service account secrets. |
| Complete security training | Learning portal | HIPAA + secure coding refreshers. |
Recommended (day 0–1)
| Task | Link | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Install VS Code + extensions | Bootstrap guide | Includes Copilot, markdown, Terraform extensions. |
| Configure Git + SSH/GPG | Developer workstation bootstrapping | Align commit signing + lint hooks. |
| Join Teams channels | Epic on Azure Support, Epic on Azure Docs | Ask manager for channel names used by your pod. |
| Review Getting Started guide | Getting Started home | Understand the three onboarding phases. |
| Schedule intro meetings | Team lead, platform architect, docs lead | Use first week to meet key contacts. |
Optional resources
- Bookmark the Megadoc landing page.
- Skim the GitHub Flow guide and Contributing overview.
- Explore AI-assisted development guides if you'll leverage Copilot.
Tip: When sending the welcome email, attach the exported PDF and include links to the Getting Started page plus your team-specific resources.