Position Overview:

　　As the Head of Hybrid Cloud Fabric, this leader will play a pivotal role in shaping GEICO's cloud infrastructure strategy and roadmap to support their technology transformation journey.

　　They will be responsible for driving the design, build-out and management of GEICO's hybrid cloud architecture, ensuring optimal performance, security, scalability, and cost-efficiency. Additionally, they will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the adoption of cloud technologies that align with GEICO's business goals.

　　 Key Responsibilities:

　　Technical Leadership:Defining and delivering a robust hybrid cloud architecture strategy that aligns with the company's digital transformation objectives. Developing the roadmap and blueprints for cloud adoption, build-out, migration, and integration, ensuring alignment with security and compliance standards.Staying abreast with the latest advancements in cloud technologies, ensuring that GEICO remains at the forefront of hybrid cloud solutions. Providing technical guidance to the team and contributing to the development of best practices and standards.Managing the partnership with cloud technology vendors and service providers, as well as making build vs buy decisions for GEICO.Team Management, Collaboration and Communication:

　　Leading a team of technical cloud architects and engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.Foster a collaborative environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing among team members and cross-functional stakeholders. Present technical updates and progress reports to executive leadership and other relevant stakeholders.Quality Assurance and Compliance:Monitoring and managing the performance, availability, and scalability of GEICO's hybrid cloud environment, and implementing automation and orchestration strategies to streamline provisioning, monitoring, and maintenance processes.Optimizing cloud resource utilization and costs by implementing cost-saving measures, monitoring resource consumption, and providing recommendations for cost-efficient solutions.Ensuring GEICO's hybrid cloud infrastructure meets industry standards and regulatory requirements for data privacy and security and developing and enforcing policies and procedures to maintain a secure and compliant environment. Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.Proven track record of designing, building, and managing hybrid cloud solutions in complex enterprise environments, leveraging open source technologies. Strong knowledge of networking principles and technologies is important, including network protocols, routing, switching, load balancing, VPNs, and SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network). Understanding network connectivity requirements and optimizing network performance in a hybrid cloud environment is essential.Experience with automation and orchestration tools, such as Ansible, Terraform, or Kubernetes, is valuable. Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and experience in automating deployment and management tasks in a hybrid cloud environment is beneficial.Familiarity with virtualization technologies, such as VMware, Hyper-V, or OpenStack, is often needed. Knowledge of virtual machine management, resource allocation, and virtual networking is important for managing and optimizing hybrid cloud environments.In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including services, networking, security, and architecture best practices.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner and influence across multiple business and functional lines, up to Executive Committee. Able to present complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.Exceptional leadership skills to inspire and support a high-performing technical team.Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect are a plus.#LI-WB1

　　Annual Salary

　　$195,000.00 - $315,000.00

　　The 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 periodPaid 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.