CloudOps Infrastructure Engineer (AWS) – Verisk
Location: Dorchester, England, United Kingdom.
Job Description: To be an Infrastructure Technician within the Support & Infrastructure Team responsible for deployment, monitoring and maintaining an extensive cloud‑hosted RDS application suite for the insurance industry, as well as our internally used cloud applications and on‑prem equipment. You will also act as the liaison with the larger Verisk group for security and infrastructure issues, contribute to the team strategy, meet company goals and objectives, and improve the quality of the service delivered both internally and externally. You will be part of a professional culture where ownership and quality are key values.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and resolve issues affecting the delivery of services to our clients.
* Manage application licensing.
* Keep up to date with the latest infrastructure and SysOps technologies and methodologies.
* Gain clear understanding and knowledge of Morning Data software products, infrastructure, and the insurance industry.
* Help prompt the use of automated software deployment and monitoring at every opportunity.
* Provide sensible estimates for work items and consistently deliver against them.
* Support the ongoing modernisation process.
* Maintain an understanding of regulatory and compliance issues driving Sequel’s ISMS.
* Assist with the maintenance and management of Sequel’s Risk Registers.
* Engage in information security audits, supporting ongoing risk measurement and reduction.
* Report qualitatively and quantitatively on security events.
* Manage security events and incidents as they occur.
* Help facilitate the smooth delivery of all projects, enhancements and support delivered by the team.
* Contribute to technology selection and methodology decisions, including standardisation of system architecture, use of automation where appropriate, and best practice for deployment processes.
* Engage with and strive to enhance team procedures and processes.
* Help and support Software Development teams to produce secure applications.
* Develop strong working relationships with other departments and Business Units.
* Be available out of hours if required to complete specific tasks and support customers (neither a usual nor regular occurrence).
* Commit to a culture that promotes new and innovative thinking; create opportunities and efficiency savings wherever possible throughout the organisation.
* Actively mentor team members on a one‑to‑one basis and promote knowledge transfer within the team via show and tell sessions.
* Assist with critical support issues, using your knowledge and experience to help identify and remediate these in accordance with best practice.
* Produce well written documentation and assist with customers’ RFIs and RFPs.
* Obtain at least a CII certification to appreciate how the insurance industry works.
Qualifications
Essential:
* A minimum of 2 years in an infrastructure, SysOps or security role.
* Active Directory management.
* AWS ecosystem, especially AppStream 2.0.
* NTFS permission & Group Policy configuration & management.
* Microsoft RDS Architecture (RemoteApp/RDWeb Gateway/RDS Broker).
* Virtual Windows 2016 DC Servers / File Server with SMB file shares.
* Site‑to‑Site VPN configuration & maintenance.
* PowerShell.
* Windows IIS security & management.
* Event Log analysis and troubleshooting.
* Working with external cloud and security providers.
* Cyber Security experience, including resolving issues raised from external PEN testing.
* Analytical skills in monitoring, evaluating and reporting on risk scenarios.
* Strong report‑writing skills for policy management and Team/Board reporting.
* Communication skills: confidence and clarity in giving direction on information risk issues; ability to engage across all levels of the business.
* Strong starter/finisher, able to work independently whilst taking direction from key management.
* Related experience, or keen interest in pursuing an Information Security specialism.
Desirable:
* IaaS and PaaS environments.
* SQL.
* VMWare Cloud Director.
* SharePoint.
* Windows IIS security & management.
* Security & GDPR compliance (ISO27001/ISO27032/SOC 2).
About Us
For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster. At Verisk, you’ll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that’s as unique as you are, with flexible work and the support, coaching and training you need to succeed.
Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture, and we value learning, caring and results while making inclusivity and diversity a top priority.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Verisk Maplecroft and all Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, age or disability. Verisk’s minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.
Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk will be considered Verisk property. Verisk will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.
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