Western & Southern Financial Group · 1 day ago
Azure Cloud Engineer II
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expWestern & Southern Financial Group is seeking a Cloud Engineer to serve as a point of contact for Cloud and infrastructure-related projects. The role involves designing, implementing, and administering Cloud-based platform solutions while ensuring compliance with Cloud security standards and supporting development projects.
Financial ServicesHealth InsuranceInsurance
Hiring Manager
Justin Multhauf
Responsibilities
Monitors new developments in emerging Cloud technology trends. Identifies new products with potential benefit to W&SFG and conducts in-depth research and analysis of these products
Demonstrates the applicability of tools in real-world applications. Investigates their use in W&SFG and recommends adoption of new technologies/methodologies when appropriate
Provides “swat team” style support to development projects by resolving complex problems
Ensures projects remain on track with aggressive schedules
Engages in the SDLC of new systems and technologies and/or major system improvements. Frequently handles or directs projects, from research to implementation
Ensures the feasibility of proposed projects and evaluates new software packages in terms of cost, resources, system capability, and other attributes
Engages with vendors and third parties to support platforms and implement improvements
Ensures SLA commitments both internally and externally
Performs other duties as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or information technology or commensurate selection criteria experience
5+ years of professional IT experience including 2 years of support experience in related technologies such as Azure as well as other cloud platforms
Solid infrastructure background, strong understanding of products and technologies such as Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, messaging, etc., as well as Cloud infrastructure/services and delivery models
Solid technical experience in infrastructure deployment and maintenance
Good communication skills with experience in customer support
Demonstrated ability to function on application and technical projects with little or no supervision
Demonstrated adaptability when required to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity and rapid change
Demonstrated experience setting goals and successfully implementing and achieving goals, seeking to improve business and technical processes
Demonstrated experience effectively handling customers and providing excellent service
Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective solutions. Good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives
Demonstrated experience working effectively within a team, motivating co-workers in difficult situations
Must provide examples of working under multiple deadlines and minimal supervision. Successfully organizing and effectively completing projects where given little or no direction
Proven verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal and external customers in a clear, focused and concise manner
Preferred
Microsoft Azure or M365 certifications are a strong plus
Company
Western & Southern Financial Group
Western & Southern Financial Group is a network and insurance group.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John F. Barrett
Chairman, President and CEO
Robert Walker
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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