IT Security Cloud Architect Job at RLI Corp
About Us
We’re not like other insurance companies. From our specialty products to our business model, our culture to our results — we’re different. Different is who we are, and how we work, interact, deliver and succeed together. Creating a different and better insurance experience doesn’t just happen. It takes focus and a shared passion for going beyond the expected to forge relationships and deliver care that makes a difference. This approach rises from and is supported by our talented, ethical and smart team of employee owners united around a single purpose: to work alongside our customers and partners when they need us, in unexpected ways, with exceptional results. Apply today to make a difference with us.
RLI is a
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company with a strong, successful background. For decades, our financial track record has been stellar — a testament to our culture and validation of our reputation as an excellent underwriting company. Our insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best company and A “Strong” by Standard & Poor’s. Check out our strong financial track record
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Position Purpose
Under general management, The Cloud Security Architect is RLI’s go to technical expert on public, private and hybrid cloud security strategies and technologies. This is a highly visible leadership role requiring coordination across various stakeholders. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, with hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and/or GCP. It also requires an ability to speak in the many languages of business, as comfortable presenting at the executive level as when deep diving on tech matters with IT personnel.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
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Develop strategic protection roadmap for RLI, acting as the technical expert to help deeply understand needs, and evaluating internal development, partnership, and software & services acquisition opportunities to help meet those needs.
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Demonstrate strong understanding of cloud and cloud security architectures and engage in technical discussions with enterprise and solution architects.
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Develop secure architecture standards, requirements, policies and documents.
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Collaborate to establish architectural standards that enable DevSecOps practices such as infrastructure as code, and automated continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).
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Participate and present at industry events & conferences. Educate internal teams on industry trends.
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Provide technical guidance and foster a collective understanding of security issues encountered in cloud applications and services.
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Act as a key interface to the technology platform and product management teams for prioritization, planning, and architecture.
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Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Education & Experience
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Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
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8+ years of related experience in IT Infrastructure and Security
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[OR] equivalent level of education and experience
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CISSP and GIAC certifications are required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Competencies
Same knowledge, technical skills, and abilities required of an Info Sec Analyst/ Engineer in addition to:
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Direct, hands-on experience designing and implementing security solutions on one or more of the major cloud platforms.
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Deep understanding of cloud architecture and cloud security challenges and solutions, as well as operating systems, networking, authentication, and programming and scripting languages.
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One or more of the following certifications, or equivalent expertise and experience: AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert, GCP Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
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Advanced experience with designing cyber security solutions with enterprise-wide impact
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Expert knowledge of information security best practices, technologies and concepts.
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Deep architectural knowledge of core information security functions and controls including firewalls, identity and access management, vulnerability management, network security, threat detection/SIEM etc.
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Strong knowledge and understanding of Infrastructure as Code, Automation and Orchestration
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Proven ability to collaboratively plan, document, and present security strategies, achieve buy-in from IT leadership and manage the strategy implementation process.
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Thought leadership of emerging technologies and their impact on security architectures: service orientated architecture, enterprise frameworks, etc.
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Comfortable working in cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams.
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Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching colleagues.
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Demonstrated experience translating business requirements into architectural deliverables and technical specifications.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills with great attention to detail and accuracy.
Personal & Professional Growth
RLI encourages its employees to pursue professional development work in insurance and job-related areas. We make a commitment to employees to provide educational opportunities that help them enhance their skills and further their career advancement. RLI fosters a true learning culture and encourages professional growth through insurance courses, in-house training and other educational programs. RLI covers the cost for most programs and employees typically earn a bonus upon successful completion of approved courses and certifications. Our personal and professional growth benefits include:
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Nationwide employment opportunities
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Training & certification opportunities
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Tuition reimbursement
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Education bonuses
Diversity & Inclusion
Our goal is to attract, develop and retain the best employee talent from diverse backgrounds while promoting an environment where all viewpoints are valued and individuals feel respected, are treated fairly, and have an opportunity to excel in their chosen careers. We actively support, and participate in, initiatives led by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association that aim to increase diversity in the insurance industry. Cultivating an exceptional and diverse workforce to deliver excellent customer service reinforces our culture and is a key to achieving superior business results.
RLI is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Total Rewards
At RLI, we're all owners. We hire the best and the brightest employees and allow them to share in the company's success through our Total Rewards. With the Employee Stock Ownership plan at its core, the Total Rewards program includes all compensation, benefits and perks that come with being an RLI employee.
Financial Incentives
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Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
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401(k) — automatic 3% company contribution
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Annual discretionary 401k and ESOP profit-sharing contribution (up to 15% of base salary)
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Annual bonus plans
Work & Life
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Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
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Paid volunteer time off (VTO) to support our communities
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Parental and family care leave
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Flexible & hybrid work arrangements
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Fitness center discounts and free virtual fitness platform
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Employee assistance program
Health & Wellness
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Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
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Flexible spending and health savings accounts
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2x Base Salary for Group Life and AD&D insurance
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Voluntary life insurance for purchase
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Critical Illness & Accident insurance
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Short-term and long-term disability benefits
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