Senior Cloud Engineer II

Job Description:

Providing for loved ones, planning rewarding retirements, saving enough for whatever lies ahead – our policyholders count on us to be there when it matters most. It’s a big ask, but it’s one that we have the power to deliver when we work together. We collaborate and innovate – pushing one another to transform not just Pacific Life, but the entire industry for the better. Why? Because it’s the right thing to do. Pacific Life is more than a job, it’s a career with purpose. It’s a career where you have the support, balance, and resources to make a positive impact on the future – including your own.

We’re actively seeking a talented Senior Cloud Engineer to join our Cloud Shared Services team in Charlotte, NC.

Pacific Life is maturing its cloud platforms to support its digital transformation journey. We are looking for a senior level cloud engineer that will help us build the capabilities for the organization to leverage cloud services safely, securely, and efficiently at scale. This individual will be part of a team of highly skilled cloud engineers who will help in building the next generation of cloud platforms at Pacific Life. They will be integral to the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines for build and deploy, cloud governance platforms and controls, and the necessary automation and best-in-class tooling to support it. The individual will provide expert consultation and guidance to these key areas and help us build a world-class suite of cloud-enabled capabilities. The successful candidate will have proven experience in achieving these goals in a large and highly distributed enterprise organization. They should be a team player, great communicator, insatiable learner, and business-value oriented.

How you'll help move us forward:

• Deliver software programs, scripts, configuration files, and other programming artifacts as needed to implement solutions using the following tools (not exclusively): AWS, Azure, Terraform, Ansible, Azure DevOps Pipelines.

• Ensure security of all assets in the cloud by integrating security best practices for shared secrets, key rotation, and other security requirements. Work with our corporate security team to enforce policies and deploy cloud security tools to protect and monitor access.

• Work within an Agile team to prioritize and organize work efforts.

• Monitoring system performance and recommend, execute, and automate corrective action.

• Mentor others in the principles and best practices of cloud-native architecture and design, implementation strategies, and software development methodologies.

• Ensure the end-to-end availability and performance of mission critical services, and build automation to prevent problem recurrence; automate response to all non-exceptional service conditions.

• Participate in the selection, installation, configuration, and testing of tools and software; implementing policies and procedures.

• Communicate complex details in a way that people can understand. Collaborate with people at all levels in the organization and ensuring all stakeholders are in the loop. Closely work with business stakeholders, support team and engineering teams in providing solutions.

• Collaborate with other infrastructure, information security, application and support teams reviewing design and test plans. Work with architects and other engineers to determine potential gaps and alternative solutions.

• Recognized as an expert within the organization both within and beyond own function. Interprets internal or external business issues and recommends process, product, or service improvements. Contributes to the development of functional strategy.

The experience you bring:

• 8+ years of experience in an applicable cloud, infrastructure, or software engineering role.

• 2-4 years of hands-on experience in building cloud infrastructure or cloud-native applications via automation. AWS and Azure experience are both required.

• BS in Computer Science and/or Engineering, or equivalent experience and certifications

• Experience working as part of a Scrum or Agile team.

• Strong background in at least two of the following areas: compute & storage, network, security, software development, data analytics.

• Adept in at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or Node.JS. Experience with bash and PowerShell as well as the command-line interface to at least one major cloud service, preferably AWS CLI.

• Experience using a configuration management platform such as Chef, Ansible, or Puppet, preferably Chef.

• Effective communicator with the ability to interact with a wide variety of stakeholders and with experience presenting to non-technical business audiences.

What will make you stand out:

• Strongly Preferred: Experience writing Terraform modules.

• Preferred: MS in Computer Science and/or Engineering

• Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification.

You can be who you are.

We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife

Base Pay Range:

The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:

Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. 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 Pacific Life Insurance Company.