Cloud Engineer

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Why work in Tech?

In the Technology team, we strive to be at the cutting edge of technology. By delivering agile and innovative tech solutions, we use our expertise and technical skills to help support the organisations strategic goals. We also provide a range of invaluable IT support services to our employees and distribution partners.

To support the Ascend 200 strategy, we have embarked on a significant multi-year investment portfolio. Under the Technology, Digital and Analytics (TDA) program of work we are accelerating our digitisation of customer and distribution channels, our adoption of Cloud and our focus on being a data-driven organisation.

Come join us as we transform our capabilities and drive simplification throughout our tech stack.

The Opportunity:
The Cloud Engineer is a pivotal role in the Infrastructure Team to support, maintain and enhance Cloud operations, including:
- Work in alongside the infrastructure teams across NZ, AU and Group to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for AIA NZ-
- Provide guidance, thought leadership, and mentorship to design and development teams to build cloud competenciesManaging cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.

About the role:
- Assist in the operational governance of the AIA multi-cloud environment (predominantly Azure but with an AliCloud and AWS footprint)- Develop in accordance with Group Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) processes and operation guides to ensure smooth transition to Cloud Operations- Liaise with service providers to ensure that operational processes (backup, patching, provisioning, monitoring) are delivered on time and to AIA standards- Improve operational efficiency via enhancements as required- Develop automation opportunities via the use of Infrastructure-As-Code tooling- Management and compliance of Public Cloud technologies to audit standards- Work with the Local and Group Technical Risk and CCoE to ensure compliance to all security requirements and standards- Provisioning and support of non-standard cloud services that might not be covered in AIA service provider contracts- Assist with the maintenance and security of each cloud platform- Reporting on the cloud environments as required- Script writing and development of configuration templates are required for cloud automation- Build a professional Public Cloud service focused on service optimisation

About you:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or mathematics- 3+ years of experience architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on Azure and AWS platforms- Understanding of and experience with the five pillars of a well-architected frameworks- Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics-
- ITIL Certification, or demonstrable experience within ITIL organisation

In addition to the above, you will be customer focused, have superior interpersonal skills and be self-motivated. This role will require you to be an expert in your field and to work with mínimal supervision. You will have the ability to build strong relationships with those you interact with and you will demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

In the Technology team, our purpose is “to be trusted enablers and innovators who create amazing experiences for our customers”. To help you support our purpose, you will have access to:
- Technical skills training and certification- Dedicated time to focus on personal and professional development- Career development opportunities through internal mobility- Supportive and inclusive managers

What’s next?

Recruitment Agencies: Our Talent team does not require any recruitment agency support.