- Forrest T. Jones & Company
- Kansas City, MO
- Full-Time
- 17 days ago
IT Cloud Engineer.
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- The Role:This role is for an infrastructure specialist who installs and maintains cloud-based applications, systems and their supporting infrastructure.
- The Person:The person will install, configure, deploy and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure, maintain the hybrid cloud and on-premises environment until full migration, create system diagrams and documentation, and provide Tier 3 operational support.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure experience, knowledge of Cisco UCS, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Hyperflex and NetApp, strong troubleshooting, problem solving and analytical skills, and an MCSE or CCNA certification.
About the role
Forrest T. Jones & Company, Inc., and its affiliates (“FTJ”), provide insurance and insurance related services to clients, corporations, employers and individuals. These services include providing benefits through innovative life and health insurance plans, financial services, and customized insurance products for niche markets.
Position Summary
Responsible for installing and maintaining IT cloud-based applications, systems and associated infrastructures; finding and fixing issues within systems and implementing, monitoring; building tools that automate repetitive tasks to minimize errors and prevent downtime.
Expectations
- Install, configure, deploy and maintain Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS integrations and solutions.
- Maintain cloud/on-prem hybrid environment until fully migrated to the cloud.
- Compute – Cisco UCS
- Networking – Cisco/Meraki
- Storage – Cisco Hyperflex, NetApp
- Create system diagrams and documentation as needed
- Provide Tier 3 operational support as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong team building/support skills
- Strong troubleshooting, problem solving and analytical skills
- Self-motivated and Self-directed
- Strong time management/organizational skills
Requisites
- Bachelor’s Degree, University Program Certificate or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of one IT industry certifications i.e. MCSE, CCNA or equivalent
- Three or more years’ experience in a IT Infrastructure role in an enterprise environment
We offer comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including company-paid medical, STD, LTD and life insurance; plus voluntary dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company-matching, generous paid time off and much more.
We encourage applicants of all ages and experience, as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s age.
ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON PASSAGE OF A DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK.