TruStage

insurance and financial services

DistributedSystemEngineerIV

$101–177k Madison, Wisconsin, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Distributed System Engineer IV at TruStage. Skills: distributed computing systems, hybrid-cloud infrastructure, cloud-native Infrastructure-as-Code, enterprise Azure architecture, cloud adoption strategy. Define strategies for enterprise-wide on-premise, and cloud computing architecture. Lead projects that shape the future of scalable on-premise, hybrid-cloud and cloud-native systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Establishes KPIs and SLAs for infrastructure quality

Industry & Context.

insurance and financial services
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Six years of relevant work experience, Prior project delivery certification or extensive delivery experience in Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, An expert in virtualization (VMware, KVM), storage (SAN/NAS), and backup systems, Proven track record of designing scalable hybrid-cloud solutions for large enterprises, Expertise in hybrid and multi-cloud computing and automation strategies, executive presence and ability to influence strategic technical decisions, scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python), Extensive experience as an lead technology advisor and ability to mentor team members, Expert knowledge of backup tools, DRCP and system documentation, understanding of networking concepts and system administration, Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, working knowledge of all ITSM concepts and processed, Demonstrated experience of on-premise and Azure-based infrastructure or services

Nice to Have

Microsoft Azure Certified Administrator, Microsoft Azure Certified Architect, Advanced vendor product certifications

What You'll Do.

Define strategies for enterprise-wide on-premise

and cloud computing architecture

Lead projects that shape the future of scalable on-premise

hybrid-cloud and cloud-native systems

Provide strategic leadership and technical direction for the systems engineering team

Define the technical vision and strategy for on-premise and cloud-native distributed computing systems

Architect hybrid-cloud infrastructure solutions for enterprise-scale applications

Lead adoption of emerging technologies

including AI-powered infrastructure optimization

Collaborate to develop compliance frameworks for infrastructure security

and regulatory adherence

Guide executive decision-making through infrastructure strategy recommendations

Oversee complex hybrid-cloud migrations

and serverless computing transitions

Drive automation efforts for cloud-native Infrastructure-as-Code practices

Establish global performance benchmarks for cloud workloads and scalability

Define the systems architecture and engineering roadmap and align it with business goals

Lead and mentor a team of engineers across multiple projects

Evaluate emerging technologies and drive innovation

Build strategic vendor relationships and lead procurement processes

Ensure compliance with security and regulatory standards

Define and lead the infrastructure strategy

and virtualization architecture

Oversee enterprise backup and disaster recovery planning and execution

Champion Agile delivery practices and continuous improvement within the team

Establish and enforce documentation standards and operational procedures

Lead cross-functional initiatives and manage vendor relationships

Mentor engineers and foster a culture of innovation and accountability

Define the strategic roadmap for on-premise infrastructure modernization

Oversee enterprise-wide infrastructure audits

Lead cross-site infrastructure standardization and disaster recovery planning

Define and govern enterprise Azure architecture and cloud adoption strategy

Lead multi-region deployments and global infrastructure scaling

Mentor teams on infrastructure best practices

and emerging technologies

Defines Agile delivery strategy for infrastructure teams and aligns infrastructure roadmaps with enterprise Agile frameworks (e.g.

Role model for high-performing engineering teams and positively influences organizational culture and cross-functional collaboration

Communicates vision and strategy to executives and stakeholders

Prioritizes strategic initiatives and resource allocation and can delegates effectively

Champions enterprise documentation practices and knowledge sharing

Reviews and approves high-level architecture and policy documents

Establishes KPIs and SLAs for infrastructure quality

Leads quality assurance programs and continuous improvement initiatives

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate to develop compliance frameworks; Lead cross-functional initiatives; Role model for high-performing engineering teams and positively influences organizational culture and cross-functional collaboration; Communicates vision and strategy to executives and stakeholders

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Communicates vision and strategy to executives and stakeholders

Process & Methodology

project delivery, Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, project management responsibilities

Full Job Description

At TruStage, we’re on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. We put people first, and work hand in hand with employees and customers to create a diverse and inclusive environment. Passionate about building insurance and financial services solutions, we push the boundaries of what’s possible. We need you to help us shape what’s next. You’ll be encouraged to share your experiences, ideas and skills to help others take control of their financial future. Join a team that has received numerous awards for being a top place to work: [TruStage awards and recognition](https://www.trustage.com/about-us/awards-recognition) **Job Summary** As a lead engineer, you will define strategies for enterprise-wide on-premise, and cloud computing architecture, driving innovation and efficiency. You will lead projects that shape the future of scalable on-premise, hybrid-cloud and cloud-native systems. A lead systems engineer provides strategic leadership and technical direction for the systems engineering team. This role combines hands-on expertise with project management responsibilities. **Job Responsibilities:** * Define the technical vision and strategy for on-premise and cloud-native distributed computing systems. * Architect hybrid-cloud infrastructure solutions for enterprise-scale applications. * Lead adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-powered infrastructure optimization. * Collaborate to develop compliance frameworks for infrastructure security, governance, and regulatory adherence. * Guide executive decision-making through infrastructure strategy recommendations. * Oversee complex hybrid-cloud migrations, expansions, and serverless computing transitions. * Drive automation efforts for cloud-native Infrastructure-as-Code practices. * Establish global performance benchmarks for cloud workloads and scalability. * Define the systems architecture and engineering roadmap and align it with business goals. * Lead and mentor a team of engineers

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