This role is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Cloud Engineer to perform a pivotal role in a continuing program of Cloud adoption. The main requirement is to act as the Lead Engineer on our Cloud DC migration workstream within the Cloud Adoption Strategic programme of work. This will involve taking technical ownership of the Cloud deployment responsibilities within the workstream specialising in the migration of existing in-premise VMware hypervisor environments and taking them to Cloud native solutions such as Azure VMware and AWS VMware Cloud platforms. Working with the programme and project managers to define the workstreams and the technical delivery and milestones within.
Act as the key technical resource in respect of the Azure IaaS platform
Act as technical owner of the Azure IaaS platform as the Chaucer SME
Identify any areas of concern surrounding the Windows Server estate
Advising on best practice and ensuring BAU processes are designed to maintain the Azure IaaS estate in accordance with those recommendations
Prioritising and managing workload effectively. Delivering projects and service to SLA
Providing guidance, motivation and direction to team members ensuring work is produced to a good and consistent standard
Establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the business, other CTG teams and vendor/partners ensuring key support principles are demonstrated
Ensure that the service delivered displays a high level of engagement and support orientation
Provide value add in recognising the importance of building, developing and extending relationship across the team and the wider business
Continuously monitor and improve the Azure IaaS platform
Design and implement Azure IaaS platform solutions
Act as an escalation point to assist in troubleshooting and resolution of critical service impactful incidents
Work with a variety of business and technical teams plus 3rd party to enhance service and deliver solutions/projects
Demonstrate expertise in key areas of Azure IaaS platform and associated applications and technologies
Possess a broad knowledge of IT infrastructure
Assisting BAU process development relating to trend analysis and problem management
Develop and maintain standard processes and procedures – Ensuring these are adhered to across the team
Ensuring delivery of secure Azure IaaS platform solutions
Adherence to and assistance with the development of Information Security policies
Lead by example and take an active role within the team promoting technical awareness, supporting project initiatives, contributing to the goals of CTG and the business community
Ensure adherence to the Chaucer corporate values and CTG strategy that underpins our key business objectives
Assisting BAU process development relating to trend analysis and problem management
Develop and maintain standard processes and procedures – Ensuring these are adhered to across the team
Adhere to Corporate Policies and Procedures, including Code of Conduct, Audit Procedures, and any control related policy
In-depth knowledge and expertise in the design, configuration, troubleshooting and deployment of Microsoft Windows Server technologies in an enterprise (Windows server OS, Windows Active Directory, Windows AD DNS)
Hands-on skills delivering Microsoft Windows Server based technologies
Familiar with virtualisation technologies (e.g. VMWare ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V)
Deployment and administration of Enterprise infrastructure reporting and management platforms
Practical knowledge of network administration and troubleshooting, TCP/IP and WAN/ LAN /WI-FI
Capacity management and planning
Hardware and software licensing
Awareness and ability to implement new technologies appropriate to the organization
Experience of Microsoft Azure AD in respect of interoperability, integration and also replacement of on-premise AD
Experience of any enterprise “as a Service” deployments
Any certifications relevant to but not limited to:-
Azure Cloud Infrastructure (e.g. Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900)
Windows Server OS 2016 and later versions
Windows Active Directory
Azure Active Directory
Windows AD DNS
Enterprise backup and restore tools
MS System Centre (configuration and operations manager)
SharePoint Online
VMware hypervisor and vCentre environments
ITIL Qualified
Excellent communication skills at all levels within the organisation with the ability to translate requirements into a solution ensuring clear understanding amongst all parties
Works effectively as an individual or a team player across geographical boundaries
Active team player, self-starter, and multitasker who can quickly adjust priorities
Can plan and control own and others work, selecting and utilising effectively appropriate methods, procedures, tools, equipment and standards, to meet all targets set
Identifying gaps in the available information required to understand a problem or situation and devising means of remedying such gaps
Solid organisational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
Critical thinking and problem solving
ABOUT US
Chaucer is a leading insurance group at Lloyd’s, the world’s specialist insurance market. We help protect industries around the world from the risks they face. Our customers include major airlines, energy companies, shipping groups, global manufacturers and property groups.
Our headquarters are in London, and we have international offices in Bermuda, Copenhagen, Dubai and Singapore to be closer to our clients across the world. To learn more about us please visit our website.
Chaucer is committed to diversity, actively values difference and respects people regardless of the protected characteristics which are outlined in the Equality Act 2010 (UK legislation) as a result of the Equal Treatment Directive 2006 (EU legislation).
A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace are core to our success as a business and integral to our winning strategy and culture. We recruit from the widest available pool of talent, and our hiring, assessment and selection process is fair, free from bias and one which ensures we select the right person for the job, based on merit. We are committed to promoting a culture that actively values difference, and recognises that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect throughout their employment.
We are open to considering flexible working arrangements for all roles and encourage you to outline your needs during the interview process.