Job Description

About Securian Canada Who we are \xe2\x80\x93 and who we\'re here for We\'re here for all Canadians and their families \xe2\x80\x93 however they define family. Our practical, life-ready insurance and protection solutions are designed to help provide financial security, so that Canadians can spend more time making every moment count. For more than 65 years, we\'ve been giving Canadians the confidence to face life\'s uncertainties. With offices in Toronto, Montreal, Burnaby, Waterloo and Winnipeg, Securian Canada brings together strong local roots and expertise, a North American footprint, and a global perspective \xe2\x80\x93 all while innovating at the speed the markets we serve expect. Together with our U.S. parent company, Securian Financial, we are a leading insurance provider in the Canadian Financial Institution and Association & Affinity markets. We offer insurance solutions built with genuine care \xe2\x80\x93 providing specialized experiences to those we serve. What we do every day to be our very best Every day at Securian Canada means a day spent helping Canadians and their families build secure tomorrows. We\'re agile and innovative, and we aren\'t afraid to challenge and create, or bring diverse perspectives to our work.
Who we need Securian Canada is in the process of establishing our Affinity and Association business model. This role plays a key role in the design and analysis of software projects. We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate professional for a Principal Cloud Engineer position with extensive experience in AWS. Securian Canada\'s cloud strategy is focused on innovation, leveraging emerging cloud native services to meet the rapidly evolving needs of our customers. Help evolve the Securian Canada core cloud platform, leveraging emerging best practices and tools, securely connected to our strategic partners, providing a platform for innovation. This role will work closely and collaboratively with members of the Affinity & Association Team to deploy high quality software solutions in support of new business.
What\'s in it for you A once-in-a-career industry change, impact, and exposure. There are endless opportunities to learn the industry, the processes, and roles of the team members, how everyone collaborates and comes together to serve our customers. You will have the chance to make an impact on our service levels. Securian Canada is well positioned as a growing entity, and you will be part of a respected and expanding team within the organization. As a key player guiding and executing these changes, you will exponentially grow your skills and knowledge, furthering your immediate impact and long-term career opportunities. What you will do

• Design, implement and integrate Securian Canada\'s AWS Cloud Platform
• Plan enterprise-scale cloud environments including application dependencies, data storage and flow, network connectivity and overall cloud hosting
• Implement and secure cloud SaaS, PaaS, and other services in AWS
• Develop patterns for automated provisioning, management, scalability, and security
• Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance standards and controls
• Develop and maintain up-to-date architectural templates, build an operational documentation of the technical environment
• Continuously enhance the capability, security, and experience of the enterprise Hybrid cloud

What you bring

• University degree in Computer Sciences, Information Technology / Systems, or related technology discipline
• Strong analytical, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented team player who can consistently provide valuable suggestions and solutions in areas of software development
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills Self-motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently and/or in a team
• Able to work under tight timelines and deliver on complex problems
• Ability to keep up with fast-paced environment within Agile processes
• Strong expertise in all of the following: AWS Glue, AWS Bus, FileNet, Cloud Formation, Lambda, Redshift, Python, Java
• Strong DevOps expertise; proven track of designing and building CI/CD pipelines
• Strong knowledge and experience in setting up, securing, and managing public cloud infrastructure (AWS)
• Solid understanding and proven practical experience with AWS IAM design
• Deep and broad knowledge of AWS services and experience building solutions on the public clouds
• Strong understanding and hands-on expertise in designing and running large scale cloud networking
• Deep and broad general IT knowledge as well as hands-on experience in different areas such as networking, infrastructure, security, solutions architecture and design, OS (Linux/Windows), common protocols and services, identity and access management, automation, troubleshooting, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cloud provisioning and administration, cloud interoperability, cloud disaster recovery and business continuity strategies, as well as performance measurement and monitoring in the cloud on a large scale

Why join? When you\'re a part of Securian Canada, you\'re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture \xe2\x80\x93 so that together, we can discover the art of possible. At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose. You\'ll also be part of a team that\'s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be \xe2\x80\x93 both in, and outside, work. Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage)
  to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
• Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
• Many, more benefits, perks and programs.

If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we\'re looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures \xe2\x80\x93 we want to hear from you! Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now. Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Securian Canada will provide reasonable accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. Please contact hr@securiancanada.ca for accommodation requests. #LI-Hybrid Powered by JazzHR YGHoW5LcqD