Senior Manager, Engineering Infrastructure as code - Hybrid Cloud Fabric

Position SummaryGEICO is seeking a visionary Senior Manager to lead our Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) team. In this strategic role, you will drive innovation and shape the technical future of our insurance business, leveraging open source technologies to build cutting-edge solutions. You will have the unique opportunity to hire and grow a talented team, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Working with the teams such as Platform as a Service (PaaS), Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Cluster Management, and application development teams, you will be instrumental in advancing our hybrid cloud strategy and ensuring seamless integration across hybrid multi-cluster platforms. Your leadership will be critical in driving our hybrid cloud objectives and enabling Geico to stay at the forefront of the industry.Position DescriptionAs a Senior Manager, you will provide visionary technical leadership to cross-functional teams, driving the innovation, design, and optimization of our hybrid cloud infrastructure. You will develop and execute the strategic technical roadmap, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and high-quality solutions. You will work closely with application development teams to support their infrastructure needs, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and industry best practices. Your leadership will enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and unlock new engineering capabilities, positioning GEICO at the forefront of the industry.Position ResponsibilitiesAs a Senior Manager, you will:Lead the strategic design, development, and optimization of infrastructure as code(IaC) in hybrid/multi-cloud environments.Manage a team of highly skilled engineers, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to foster professional growth and development.Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, guiding the team in recommending and implementing innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement.Define and enforce best practices and standards in managing infrastructure as code(IaC), fostering a culture of excellence and efficiency.Ensure cloud governance practices are in place that support the use of open-source tools and automation across hybrid/multi-cloud environmentsUtilize agile methodologies to effectively prioritize tasks, manage workload, and meet project deadlines.Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating alignment and understanding across teams.Collaborate closely with partner teams to ensure the reliability and efficiency of infrastructure as code(IaC) (IaC), driving continuous enhancement and optimization.Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.QualificationsExtensive experience in partnering with engineering teams and transferring research to production, demonstrating a track record of successful collaboration and delivery.Strong familiarity with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code(IaC) best practices, driving efficiency and agility in development and deployment processes.Deep knowledge of terraform or equivalent in managing infrastructure as code(IaC).Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience in dynamic settings.Experience in people management, with a track record of effectively leading and developing high-performing engineering teams.Knowledge of developer tooling across the software development lifecycle, facilitating efficient collaboration and workflow optimization.Experience in building resilient, scalable, and efficient systems architecture and design, driving innovation and effectiveness in infrastructure solutions.Fluency in DevOps concepts, Cloud Architecture, and operational frameworks, enabling effective deployment and management of cloud-based infrastructure.Specialization in at least one modern language such as Go or Rust or Python, demonstrating proficiency in building and optimizing language runtime environments.Strong problem-solving abilities and proactive approach to security risks and vulnerabilities, ensuring robust protection of organizational assets.Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences, facilitating alignment and understanding across teams and stakeholders. Strong familiarity with continuous delivery and infrastructure as code(IaC) practices.Experience6+ years of professional experience in managing cloud infrastructure, private and public clouds.6+ years of experience with open-source frameworks is desired5+ years of experience in design, architecture and implementation of highly secure, scalable, and reliable enterprise grade platforms and applications5+ years of hands-on work experience supervising 10+ personnel in a technical environment4+ years of experience with AWS, GCP, Azure, or Bare metalEducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent education or work experienceAnnual Salary$120,000.00 - $261,500.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.Benefits:As an Associate, you'll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave401(k) PlanTuition ReimbursementPaid Training and Licensures*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.