AWS Cloud Engineer – Remote

About the job

The Common Technology Platform (CTP) ART is looking for an Engineer to join the Department of Cloud (DOC) team. This team is primarily responsible for the AWS CDK library & AWS Config Rules. We enjoy working with teams across the enterprise as they onboard solutions on the Tiger Team. This position will help shape, define and build the future of Mutual of Omaha’s Information Technology platform for our internal I/S teams, business partners, and ultimately our Customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• You’ll be working with the team that delivers AWS reference architectures to be used by teams across the enterprise as they work to modernize existing technologies and build new capabilities to deliver to Customers.
• Apply software engineering principles to infrastructure and operations problems with a focus on automation and self-healing.
• Collaborates with teams across the enterprise to uncover pain points and formulate ways to accelerate delivery.
• Adopt existing Reference Architectures and their implementations; contribute to the design of new Reference Architectures.
• Develop the best experience for the end user by maintaining a customer-focused and product mindset.
• Delivers an exceptional developer experience to our engineers, with a focus on self-service using modern approaches.
• Investigate new system solutions to enhance service delivery experiences through innovative experiments or Proofs of Concept..
• Build and manage, stable & secure cloud infrastructure/networking using cloud orchestration capabilities, scripting languages and APIs to design, code, test, implement and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with configuration of common cloud services in production environment (e.g. compute, storage, networking).
• Get to be involved in the development of short-term, operationally focused cloud vision for the Enterprise.
• Participate in solutioning and design with other teams as they onboard applications
• Builds/manages cloud networking capabilities, including load balancers, application firewalls, network access control lists (NACLs), security groups and VPN connectivity in a single cloud environment.

This job posting is reflective of the Engineer I essential functions, qualifications, and physical requirements. The Engineer II level has variable essential functions, qualifications and physical requirements. Competency and skill set will determine level of placement within the posted job family.

ABOUT YOU:

• You’re well organized with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• You have the ability to challenge the authenticity and effectiveness of team processes where opportunities for improvement exist.
• Learn quickly when facing new problems and are a relentless and versatile learner, open to change.
• Analyze both successes and failures for clues to improvement.
• Willing to experiment and try anything (responsibly) to find solutions.
• Enjoy the challenge of unfamiliar tasks and ambiguity
• Love leading and mentoring others.
• Have a collaborative attitude and a willingness to work with your team and teams across the enterprise; are able to coach, participate in code reviews and share skills and methods
• Have good verbal and written communication skills and are able to effectively articulate technical vision, possibilities and outcomes at a team level to technical and non-technical audiences.
• You help promote a culture of diversity and inclusion within the department and the larger organization. You value different ideas and opinions. You listen courageously and remain curious in all that you do.
• You are able to work remotely and have access to high-speed internet.

VALUABLE EXPERIENCE:

• Strong skills in writing and debugging scripts/code for building and managing AWS services, which are delivered through CDK’s.
• Experience Engineering and building solutions with public cloud technologies and managed services (AWS Preferred)
• IaC: Infrastructure as Code
• Coding Languages: Typescript, Java, Python, AWS CDK
• Strong skills in engineering: design, research, requirements gathering, testing, operational support, developing and using quantitative measurements; building and following disciplined processes; building reusable components
• Proven experience creating technical & non-technical documentation for production systems, support end-user training and providing demonstrations
• Strong experience independently building/managing cloud services by automating/orchestrating moderately complex processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) within a single cloud environment. Has strong experience with distributed cloud platform configuration, deployment, and lifecycle management automation tools.
• Has strong understanding of scripting and APIs.
• Understands hybrid-cloud topologies. Can integrate cloud and legacy on-prem environments.
• Understand and prioritize the application and integration of security and compliance for cloud environment

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A diverse workplace where associates feel a sense of belonging. To learn more about our commitment of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please visit our website
• An organization that feels like a small, close-knit community and has the strength of a Fortune 300 company.
• Tuition reimbursement, training and career development.
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and childcare needs.
• 401(k) plan with a 2% company contribution and 6% company match.
• Competitive pay with an opportunity for incentives for all associates.
• Flexible work schedules with a healthy amount of paid time off.
• For more information regarding available benefits, please visit our Career Site.
• Salary Range: $95,000 – $115,000
• Pay commensurate with experience.
• Recognized as a certified Great Place to Work®.

MUTUAL OF OMAHA:

Mutual of Omaha serves more than 4.8 million individual product customers and 39,000 employer groups. Our legacy of stability creates an environment where every associate is encouraged to experiment, innovate and grow in their own unique career path.

From day one, you’ll have the tools to be your best self at work. Here you’ll do meaningful work and your talents will have a positive impact on peoples’ lives as we help our customers protect what they care about and achieve their financial goals.

Each associate is a unique contributor to creating a diverse, dynamic, thriving and inclusive workplace. We want you to become engaged … feel a sense of belonging … and contribute to the company’s exceptional future.

We are committed to optimizing flexible work. We support a full range of work approaches: fully remote, hybrid and in-person. Many of our roles are remote. Employees in remote roles may occasionally travel to a Mutual of Omaha office or elsewhere for required meetings or team-building events. Remote employees who are assigned a Mutual of Omaha office location can work on-site on a voluntary basis, subject to local and company COVID-19 guidelines.

Join forces with a company that can AMPLIFY YOUR STRENGTHS AND EMPOWER YOUR CAREER.

For inquiries about the position or application process, contact our HR Helpline at 1-800-365-1405.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at 1-800-780-0304. We are available Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm CST we will reply within 24 hours.

Mutual of Omaha and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

To All Recruitment Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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