Microsoft 365 Cloud Platform Engineer Expert

Job Description Cloud Product Engineer builds the cloud application development and hosting platforms for Allstate. The role owns, develops, implements, and operates Allstate’s Cloud platforms with a focus on self‑service tools that enable developers to build, deploy, and operate cloud native applications. ***PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE MICROSOFT 365 EXPERIENCE*** Key Responsibilities Designs, builds, manages, and operates the infrastructure and configuration of the platform infrastructure and application environments with a focus on automation and infrastructure as code. Leads a team in engineering practices around test‑driven and continuous delivery of infrastructure. Designs, builds, manages, and operates the continuous delivery framework and tools, and automates the lifecycle of the different platform components. Designs, builds, manages, and operates the infrastructure‑as‑a‑service layer (hosted and cloud‑based platforms) that supports the different platform services. Develops comprehensive monitoring solutions to provide full visibility to the different platform components using tools such as Datadog, New Relic, Azure Monitor, and similar services. Develops a log analytics solution to provide logging‑as‑a‑service to hosted applications based on open‑source solutions. Integrates different components and develops new services with a focus on open source to allow minimal friction developer interaction with the platform and application services. Evaluates performance trends and expected changes in demand and capacity, and establishes appropriate scalability plans. Identifies and troubleshoots availability and performance issues at multiple layers of deployment, from hardware, operating environment, network, and application. Recommends and maintains technology‑related policies and procedures. Experience 7 or more years of experience (Preferred). In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Technical Skills Deep level of understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and its relationship between Azure and M365. Deep level of understanding of Azure Management Groups and Policy. Deep level of understanding of Azure Regions, Availability Zones, VNets, Private Endpoints and Express Route. Minimum 5 years’ experience with Azure Cloud Services. Experience with GCP services such as Compute, IAM, Networking, and image management. Functional Skills Experience in Infrastructure Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, and Application Knowledge. Experience in testing and programming. Able to mentor team members on operations including extreme programming, product mindset, cloud/as‑a‑service approach, and infrastructure as code. Solid background in Software Development / Projects and building Cloud (Azure) Solutions. Willingness and competence in producing necessary changes in our infrastructure and processes. Ability to work in an Extreme Programming environment and must be willing to work in a paired programming/engineering model. Able to facilitate diverse teams, multi‑task, and work under pressure to meet aggressive schedule targets. Able to work effectively across organizational and geographical boundaries. Identify creative solutions for technical support issues. Able to communicate effectively across groups of diverse backgrounds. Ability to present ideas and solutions with clarity to various levels. Skills Availability Management Azure ExpressRoute Azure Monitor Cloud IAM Datadog Endpoint Management Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Group Policy Management Image Management Infrastructure Engineering IT Networking Microsoft Azure Cloud Services Microsoft Entra ID (Azure Active Directory) Microsoft Office 365 New Relic Terraform (Software) Compensation Base compensation offered for this role is $134,000.00 – $200,000.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications. Total compensation for this role includes the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e., commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role. The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. Legal & Diversity Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment‑based visas for this position. Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component. For jobs in San Francisco, please refer to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For jobs in Los Angeles, please refer to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. To view the EEO Know Your Rights poster, refer to the poster. To view the FMLA poster, refer to the poster. It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment. Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs. When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. #J-18808-Ljbffr Allstate Insurance Company