About Us We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us. RLI is a Glassdoor Best Places to Work company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company. Our insurance subsidiaries are rated A “Superior” by AM Best company and A “Strong” by Standard & Poor’s. Check out our strong financial track record here. RLI Core Requirements In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Perform quality work within deadlines, with or without direct supervision. Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments. Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations. Position Purpose Under general supervision, a Senior Cloud Engineer designs and builds the network infrastructure that empowers all RLI Products and Teams. A RLI Senior Cloud Engineer is a subject matter expert in network technologies and architecture, has programming experience to automate their responsibilities through code, is a leader in network platform engineering and design, and can translate complex business requirements into actionable technology execution. Principal Duties & Responsibilities Assist team members on creation of next-generation hybrid data center network design. Help develop, document, communicate and enforce network technology policies, risk assessments, and contingency plans. Create design architecture documentation and metadata. Execute proof of concept and pilot. Plan ahead for required platform updates and enhancements to support system health and corporate growth. Administer and support core Azure, FortiNet, VMware, and hybrid network platforms. Assists with cloud and software vendor evaluations, recommendations, and negotiations. Design, document, and implement network monitoring, configuration management, and reporting functions. Participate in 7x16 Infrastructure on-call rotation for Production issues and monthly off-hours maintenance activities. Interact with RLI associates at the technical level, as required. Work with IT Security department to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on auditable IT network processes. Participate in monthly Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) regulatory reports on IT systems compliance. Mentors team members and educates on existing and new technologies. Reviews procedures and work processes against best practice and implements improvements and automation. Other duties, as assigned. Education & Experience 7 years technical experience in network design, development, and automation. OR bachelor’s degree or better in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4 years technical experience in network design, development, and automation. Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies Hands on experience with well-known network device technologies (examples: FortiNet, Juniper, Aruba, Cisco, Aviatrix, et al) At least 4 years’ experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, and comparable cloud platforms. Experience with network hardware designs. Success in deployment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation of network tasks. Holding profession networking certification encouraged but not required (examples: CCNA, JNCIE, FCP). Familiarity with the Insurance Industry preferred but not required. Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, communication and presentation skills. Organized with ability to manage large-scale projects of varying length. Familiarity with Information Technology lifecycle management processes. Operational experience in multi-datacenter, multi-cloud environments. Hands-on experience and success in network automation and infrastructure as code (IaC.) Positive and self-motivated individual who can prosper with little supervision. Flexible and able to adapt to rapidly changing enterprise technologies and environment. Physical Requirements / Work Environment Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing. Occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of standard office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone. Disclaimer The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Personal & Professional Growth RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include: Nationwide employment opportunities Training & certification opportunities Tuition reimbursement Education bonuses Diversity & Inclusion Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results. RLI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Total Rewards At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee. Financial Incentives Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) 401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution Annual discretionary 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contribution (up to 15% of base salary) Annual bonus plans Work & Life Paid time off (PTO) and holidays Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities Parental and family care leave Flexible & hybrid work arrangements Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform Employee assistance program Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits Flexible spending and health savings accounts 2x Base Salary for Group Life and AD&D insurance Voluntary life insurance for purchase Critical Illness & Accident insurance Short-term and long-term disability benefits WHAT MAKES RLI DIFFERENT RLI is a specialty insurance company that helps customers navigate the world of insurance and risk. For more than a half century, we’ve been helping people and companies safeguard their assets through our innovative portfolio of property and casualty coverages and surety products. We’re not what you’d expect from a typical insurance company. From our products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Our remarkable people. Our people are among the smartest and most knowledgeable in the business. They are experts at building relationships that last with our brokers and customers by providing outstanding service and creating ideal coverages with competitive premiums. Our underwriting focus. We seek underserved niches in the marketplace and provide coverages that meet very specific needs. We eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy, give our underwriters authority and share the profits. Our entrepreneurial culture. At RLI, we’ve created a business model that works: hire smart, ethical people, make them owners of the business, and give them the freedom to succeed. 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