Distinguished Engineer, Engineering - Multi-Cloud Infrastructure as Code

Position Summary: 

Become a driving force in GEICO's technological transformation! We seek a Distinguished Engineer to spearhead the development and implementation of a multi-cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy for our hybrid cloud environment. You will play a pivotal role in building a robust, automated, and scalable infrastructure that seamlessly integrates public and private cloud resources, empowering GEICO to deliver exceptional customer experiences. 

This job might be for you if: 

• You are passionate about IaC and its potential to revolutionize infrastructure management. 

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex technical challenges. 

• You are excited by the opportunity to build and shape the future of GEICO's cloud infrastructure. 

• You are a champion of open-source technologies and believe in contributing to the community. 

• You are eager to mentor and guide other engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. 

• You are motivated by the prospect of playing a key role in transforming GEICO into a modern, cloud-native organization. 

Responsibilities: 

• Architect and implement a cloud-agnostic IaC framework using tools like Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi, or similar, ensuring seamless integration across AWS, Azure, GCP, and our private cloud within our on-premises data centers. 

• Develop and champion IaC best practices, including modular design, version control, automated testing, and security considerations, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency. 

• Orchestrate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management through CI/CD pipelines, promoting automation and self-service capabilities for accelerated development and deployment cycles. 

• Collaborate closely with security, operations, development, networking, SD-WAN, and data center engineering teams to ensure smooth integration of IaC solutions with existing infrastructure and processes. 

• Partner with Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to implement monitoring, alerting, and automation for infrastructure reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency, contributing to a highly available and performant hybrid cloud environment. 

• Champion IaC adoption across the organization, providing training and support to engineers, while continuously evaluating and integrating emerging IaC technologies to maintain GEICO's technological edge. 

• Contribute to the open-source IaC community and promote GEICO's thought leadership in cloud infrastructure automation. 

Technical Skills: 

• Expert-level IaC skills: Deep understanding and extensive experience with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools, including advanced features and module development. Experience in custom IaC provider design and implementation strategy as a preferred skill. 

• Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go or Python for scripting, automation, and tooling development.  

• Linux OS Fundamentals: Understanding of Linux operating systems, system administration, shell scripting, and package management. 

• Multi-cloud expertise: Proven ability to design and manage infrastructure across AWS, Azure, GCP, and private cloud environments, understanding the nuances of each platform. 

• Hybrid cloud architecture: Solid grasp of hybrid cloud networking, security, and data management challenges, with the ability to design and implement solutions that address these complexities. 

• CI/CD and automation: Experience building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and automated testing. 

• Security and compliance: Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and experience integrating security controls and compliance checks into IaC. 

• Containerization and orchestration: Familiarity with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and their integration with IaC tools. 

• Networking and data center technologies: Understanding of data center infrastructure, networking concepts (VPC, VPN, SD-WAN), and hardware provisioning. 

• SRE principles and practices: Familiarity with SRE concepts like SLOs, SLIs, error budgets, and experience with tools for monitoring, alerting, and incident response. 

Experience: 

• 12+ years of professional experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or related fields. 

• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and managing infrastructure using IaC tools and methodologies. 

• 6+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud technologies (OpenStack, VMware). 

• 4+ years of experience leading and mentoring technical teams. 

• Proven track record of successful IaC implementations in complex enterprise environments. 

Our Values: 

We are driven by a commitment to deliver reliable, scalable, efficient cloud-native infrastructure. We believe in fostering a blameless culture that prioritizes clear requirements, autonomy, and continuous learning. Our core values include: 

Customer Obsession: We are dedicated to serving the needs of the business and our engineering partners, focusing on solutions that are efficient, secure, and reliable. 

Transparency, Inclusivity, and Candor: We foster open and honest communication, valuing diverse perspectives and direct feedback delivered with care. We believe everyone's voice matters and encourage collaboration while maintaining a decisive approach. 

Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and contribute their best work. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all. 

Continuous Development: We champion a culture of learning and growth, fueled by intellectual curiosity. We embrace challenges, experiment with new approaches, and view failures as opportunities to learn and improve.