Hiscox is looking to maintain the stability, security, and efficiency of their cloud services by ensuring the day-to-day operations of their cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
- Proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Understanding of modern application SDLC best practices.
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
- Experience with agile development methodologies.
- Knowledge of business concepts tools and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business.
- Understanding of foundational cloud services (networking, storage, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Architecting and implementing cloud solutions for new and existing workloads.
- Implement and manage cloud security measures to protect data and applications.
- Monitoring and analyzing the capabilities and performance of all cloud systems
- Troubleshooting issues as they arise.
- Analyzing cloud usage patterns and identifying opportunities to reduce cloud spending.
- Setting up cloud virtual networks, firewalls, and network access control lists to secure cloud communication.
Other
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in cloud engineering or a similar role.
- Experience within the Finance / Insurance industry is preferred.
- Ability to lead independently with minimal guidance and effectively leverage diverse ideas, experiences, thoughts and perspectives to the benefit of the organization
- Able to communicate complex technical information and implications in business-oriented language
