Summary
As a senior member of the cloud engineering team, this position will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and managing the cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, scalability, and security. The Senior Cloud Engineer’s expertise will drive innovation and enable delivery of cutting-edge solutions to our clients.
WHY Jewelers Mutual:
We are a financially secure, exceptionally positioned, and intellectually curious company driven by our core values of Agility, Accountability and Relevancy! We continue to raise the tide of the jewelry industry we’ve served since 1913 through our innovative people, our unyielding customer commitment, and evolution of our products and services to be the most trusted advisor to all we serve.
With a generous benefits package, office locations throughout the United States, and a mantra of “making your mark today”, consider evolving your career and shining bright with Jewelers Mutual Group!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Lead the design and architecture of complex cloud solutions primarily in Microsoft Azure, considering performance, availability, security, and cost optimization.
- Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure, including virtual machines, networking, storage, and security measures.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement continuous integration and deployment pipelines, ensuring seamless application deployments and updates.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IAC) templates using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and Puppet.
- Monitor and optimize cloud resources to ensure efficient utilization, cost-effectiveness, and optimal performance.
- Implement and maintain robust security controls, identity and access management, and compliance standards across cloud environments.
- Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues related to cloud services, networking, and infrastructure components.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers, fostering a culture of learning and professional growth.
- Collaborate with cloud service providers (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) to ensure alignment with best practices, access to support, and utilization of latest features.
- Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, architectural diagrams, and operational procedures.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Leadership Responsibilities
None
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in IT or a related field preferred.
- Must have at least 4 - 6 years of related experience in Information Technology.
- Must have at least 3 – 4 years of experience in Microsoft Azure.
- Deep understanding of cloud computing concepts, virtualization, networking, security, and storage. Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as PowerShell or Bash.
- Experience supporting major infrastructure migration initiatives is preferred.
- Property/casualty insurance background and jewelry industry experience are helpful, but not required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Microsoft, Google, AWS, Cisco, VMware, Citrix, PowerShell
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls; and talk or hear.
