Securian Financial · 18 hours ago
AWS Dev Ops Engineer (Hybrid)
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$89K/yr - $164K/yr
2+ years expSecurian Financial is seeking an AWS Dev Ops Engineer to help build and maintain cloud infrastructure that supports their data and analytics platforms. The role involves collaborating across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions while managing AWS infrastructure and supporting data engineering efforts.
Financial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Champion the selection of Data and Analytics platforms and tools to be used across the enterprise
Engage with users and vendors to execute technology proof of concepts that validate use cases and the value of new solutions
Onboard new platforms and tools to ensure solutions are adopted effectively across the organization
Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to identify tooling gaps and inefficiencies and partner to implement solutions for their needs
Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift and VPC Networking
Support data engineering and analytics teams by provisioning and optimizing cloud resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch
Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation
Ensure infrastructure security through proper IAM policies, encryption, and network configurations
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to improve infrastructure design and performance
Document infrastructure processes and configurations for operational transparency and team knowledge sharing
Ability to work with ambiguity and organize requirements to identify options
Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate with partners and stakeholders
Proficient in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Experienced with shell scripting, system security, user management, and automation tools to ensure reliable and efficient server operations
Qualification
Required
2–5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a focus on AWS
Experience working with structured and unstructured data and data storage technology RDS Postgres, S3
Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK)
Experience with AWS services relevant to data and analytics (e.g., Glue, Redshift)
Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Docker)
Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Understanding of cloud networking, security, and cost optimization principles
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Preferred
AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Associate Developer or Associate Machine Learning Engineer)
Exposure to big data tools and frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hive). Airflow, Control M, Streamsets
Cloud Data Platforms: Snowflake, AWS Redshift, RDS, Postgres
Data Governance & Cataloging: Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC), Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
Master Data Management: Reltio MDM for authoritative data domains
AI Enablement: SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, Textract, etc. for AI development, MLflow for model lifecycle management
Experience working in agile or cross-functional teams
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs.
Company
Securian Financial
To be confident in your financial future, you need to trust the strength and commitment of your financial organization.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Darrin Hebert
SVP & Chief Information Officer
Kristin Ferguson
Senior Vice President
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