The posting
Securian Financial Group’s internal position title for this role is Engineering Consultant.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an AWS Dev Ops Engineer with hands-on experience in AWS Tools to help build and maintain cloud infrastructure that supports our data and analytics platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in cloud engineering who is ready to take ownership of infrastructure components and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. Executes projects to research, proof of concept, and implement new solutions. Maintains awareness of trends and technologies to meet new and emerging stakeholder requirements.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Champion the selection of Data and Analytics platforms and tools to be used across the enterprise.
- Engage with users and vendors to execute technology proof of concepts that validate use cases and the value of new solutions.
- Onboard new platforms and tools to ensure solutions are adopted effectively across the organization.
- Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to identify tooling gaps and inefficiencies and partner to implement solutions for their needs.
- Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift and VPC Networking.
- Support data engineering and analytics teams by provisioning and optimizing cloud resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch.
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.
- Ensure infrastructure security through proper IAM policies, encryption, and network configurations.
- Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to improve infrastructure design and performance.
- Document infrastructure processes and configurations for operational transparency and team knowledge sharing.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and organize requirements to identify options.
- Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
- Proficient in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Experienced with shell scripting, system security, user management, and automation tools to ensure reliable and efficient server operations.
Qualifications:
- 2–5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a focus on AWS.
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data and data storage technology RDS Postgres, S3
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
- Experience with AWS services relevant to data and analytics (e.g., Glue, Redshift).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Docker).
- Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of cloud networking, security, and cost optimization principles.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Associate Developer or Associate Machine Learning Engineer).
- Exposure to big data tools and frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hive). Airflow, Control M, Streamsets
- Cloud Data Platforms: Snowflake, AWS Redshift, RDS, Postgres
- Data Governance & Cataloging: Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud™ (IDMC), Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
- Master Data Management: Reltio MDM for authoritative data domains
- AI Enablement: SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, Textract, etc. for AI development, MLflow for model lifecycle management
- Experience working in agile or cross-functional teams.
#LI-Hybrid **This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you’re in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you’ll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
Preferred Skills:
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$89,000.00 - $164,300.00
Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job – it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
- We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
- Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
- Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
- Environmental Health & Sustainability
- Mental Wellness and Disability
- Pride at Securian Financial
- Securian Young Professionals Network
- Securian Multicultural Network
- Securian Women and Allies Network
- Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian’s benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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