Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Physicians Insurance
Physicians Insurance A Mutual Company is dedicated to protecting, defending, and supporting our Members. As a national boutique mutual insurance company, we passionately serve all our Members and partners with our suite of medical professional liability offerings. We help them overcome obstacles with a team providing underwriting, risk-management, claims, and stop-loss expertise—backed by strong financials and all supported by exceptional, personalized service. In every communication, every expert opinion, every risk assessment, and every claim, all our Members experience the positive impact of our mission on their professional lives. And with over 8,500 Members and growing, this experience is in evidence all over the nation.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to drive our transition to an Azure cloud-based infrastructure.
Position Summary:
This position will drive the transition to an Azure cloud-based network infrastructure while also supporting the configuration and cybersecurity of the company’s Azure data warehouse/data factory. Responsibilities also include the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the on-prem network, servers, firewalls, and all related systems while developing a roadmap for their transition to the cloud that is focused on protecting and maintaining the integrity and security of all company electronic information.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Design, develop, and deploy scalable Azure cloud-based infrastructure and network solutions with a focus on cybersecurity.
- Collaborate with IT and business teams to ensure Azure cloud solutions are securely integrated with existing infrastructure systems and applications.
- Maintain the reliable operation of infrastructure and security-related equipment, as well as interfaces to other Information Technology systems used to meet business objectives and processes.
- Partner with team members in response to a system or network security breach or other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s incident response and business continuity plans.
- Perform vulnerability testing/mitigation, risk analyses, and security assessments.
- Install security updates and patches on existing infrastructure and security-related hardware and software. Conduct regularly scheduled (and emergency) maintenance, as needed, to minimize downtime and the resulting impact on end-users.
- Recommend and implement technical solutions to improve network performance and cybersecurity.
- Enforce Information Security policies and procedures which are designed to protect the company’s electronic information, both in transit and while at rest, from unauthorized access, duplication, modification, or destruction.
- Report regulatory compliance issues, audit findings, security events, and instances of suspected or actual breaches of information security immediately to IT and company management.
- Create and maintain documentation related to infrastructure and security-related system configurations, processes, procedures, hardware inventory, software licenses, service records, and maintenance agreements.
- Understand business problems that drive the demand for scalable infrastructure and automation
- Build a highly automated infrastructure provisioning process to enable the build, deployment, and testing of new software
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements / Qualifications:
- 4-year college or university degree or equivalent industry experience
- 5+ years of proven work experience with Azure cloud-based systems.
- Extensive experience with core IT infrastructure (Windows Active Directory, VMware, Cisco) and information security systems (Checkpoint firewalls, VPN and IDS/IPS as well as Proofpoint enterprise cybersecurity).
- Strong knowledge of Azure cloud-based computing patterns; Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Experience with the Azure cloud platform. Previous conversions from on-prem to cloud strongly desired.
- Experience with supporting Azure Data Factory infrastructure as well as standing up and configuring SQL databases.
- Familiarity with application patterns such as Web applications, Web Services, Service Oriented Architectures, and programming languages such as Python, C#, and Java.
- Demonstrated project management skills and analytical/logical problem-solving abilities.
- Working technical knowledge of current network/internet protocols and standards.
- Knowledge of applicable data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices.
- Experience leveraging programming and scripting languages for automation, including PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, or C
- Strong level knowledge of Azure services and solutions and experience with all aspects of cloud infrastructure lifecycle
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language
- Ability to travel to support equipment in co-lo facility located in Eastern Washington and available after-hours for outages, information security-related events, or system maintenance
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds
The salary range for this position is $112,000 to $178,600. Starting salary is determined by several factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This position is also eligible for an annual company bonus at an incentive target level of 12%.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits program, including a generous retirement program and Paid Time Off. Please visit Physicians Insurance – A Mutual Company for more details.
At Physicians Insurance, you’ll find an exceptional hybrid work environment, and the opportunity to work for an industry leader whose programs have a positive impact on insurance and healthcare.
OUR PURPOSE
To protect, defend, and support our Members.
OUR VALUES
People-First – we treat everyone with respect and empathy.
Expertise – we strive to be the best at what we do.
Commitment – as a mutual company, we are accountable and dedicated to our Members and to each other.
Source ⇲
remotive.com
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