Senior Cloud Engineer
Company: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.
Location: Schaumburg
Posted on: June 23, 2022
Job Description:
Zurich North America is currently hiring a Cloud Engineer to
work for its team out of our North American Headquarters in
Schaumburg, IL where the Engineer will be responsible for
delivering enterprise-level IT support with a focus on technical
set-up, support and maintenance of public and private cloud-based
IT services into the organization. Core responsibilities for this
role include leveraging engineering tools and processes for
effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation,
maintenance and support of Zurich's public cloud infrastructure.
The successful Engineer will possess very strong troubleshooting
skills with the ability to work independently to research and
resolve issues.Essential duties will include:
- Engineering, automating, and orchestrating system provisioning
and maintenance processes using modern cloud tools and
technologies
- Designing and building technical solutions on Cloud
- Planning, designing and developing cloud-based
applications
- Understanding the needs for new initiatives to build scalable,
distributed and high-performance computing cloud-based platform
solutions on Azure, AWS, and Google or other cloud platforms
- Collaborating with solutions architects
- Managing cloud environments in accordance with Zurich's
security guidelines
- Deploying and debugging Cloud initiatives as needed in
accordance with best practices throughout the development
lifecycle
- Performing system administration tasks including configuration,
systems monitoring, troubleshooting, and support while innovating
to automate as much as possible
- Installing configuring, maintaining, and supporting
applications and servers in public cloud environments
- Performing operating system and software application
installation, patching, and upgrades
- Educating teams on the implementation of new cloud-based
initiatives, providing associated training as required
- Troubleshooting and resolving issues reported by monitoring
systems and submitted through the ticketing system of fully
documented issues, actions taken, and steps for resolution
- Performing other tasks as defined, planned, and approved by
leadershipBasic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and 7 or more years of experience in the
Application Design and Development areaOR
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and 9 or more years of
experience in the Application Design and Development area
-Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with public and private Cloud technologies
- Experience in migrating in-house services to a public cloud
provider
- Experience with virtual/cloud infrastructure
- Experience with software engineering, scripting, automation and
orchestration tools (PowerShell, Ansible, GitHub, Terraform)
- Experience provisioning, configuring and maintaining cloud
computing services such as Azure, AWS, and Google, or any public
cloud service
- Experience supporting Microsoft technology, including, but not
limited to: Windows Server and Client OS, Active Directory, Remote
Desktop Services, SQL, IIS, DNS, and DHCP
- Operational understanding of IP-based computer networking
within LAN and WAN environments including implementations in a
public cloud environment
- Experience with Cloud technologies with focus in Hyper
converged platforms, Scale I/O storage technology, VMware, VSphere,
VxRack, VxBlock or Vblock technologies, Avamar and data domain data
protection
- Experience with Supplier Management
- Insurance industry experience or knowledge of the insurance
industryRelocation Assistance availableAs a condition of employment
at Zurich, employees must adhere to our COVID-related health and
safety protocols (), including, without limitation, a requirement
that employees attest as to their vaccination status with a YES/NO,
and upload proof of vaccination status, or negative COVID test
results when allowable, to a third-party vendor. -These are
continuously re-evaluated and the requirements may change at any
time. -A future with ZurichNow is the time to move forward and make
a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique
perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive
sustainable change together. As part of a leading global
organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience
managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North
America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty
insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products
and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25
industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of
the Fortune 500 -. Our growth strategy is not limited to our
business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career
development opportunities, and we foster an environment where
voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity,
and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next
evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter
future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we
serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package
for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive
compensation. Please click -to learn more.As a global company,
Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We
recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique
perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity
and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our
customers' expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis
of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran
status or any other legally protected status. EOE
Disability/Veterans -Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes
from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume
will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a
preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for
resume submission. -Location(s): AM - SchaumburgRemote Working:
Schedule: Full Time#LI-DR1
Keywords: Zurich Insurance Company Ltd., Schaumburg , Senior Cloud Engineer, Engineering , Schaumburg, Illinois
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