[Remote] Microsoft 365 Cloud Platform Engineer Expert

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Allstate is an insurance company that has been innovating for over 90 years to protect families and their belongings. They are seeking a Microsoft 365 Cloud Platform Engineer Expert to build and operate cloud application development platforms, mentor engineering teams, and improve operational efficiencies. The role involves developing self-service tools for cloud-native applications and ensuring service level agreements are met.ResponsibilitiesDesigns, builds, manages, and operates the infrastructure and configuration of the platform infrastructure and application environments with a focus on automation and infrastructure as codeLeads a team in engineering practices around test driven and continuous delivery of infrastructureDesigns, builds, manages, and operates the continuous delivery framework and tools, manages, and automates the lifecycle of the different platform componentsDesigns, builds, manages, and operates the infrastructure as a service layer (hosted and cloud-based platforms) that supports the different platform servicesDevelops comprehensive monitoring solutions to provide full visibility to the different platform components using tools and services like Datadog, New Relic, Azure Monitor, and other similar toolsDevelops a log analytics solution to provide logging-as-a-service to hosted applications based on open-source solutionsIntegrates different components and develop new services with a focus on open source to allow a minimal friction developer interaction with the platform and application servicesEvaluates performance trends and expected changes in demand and capacity; and establish the appropriate scalability plansIdentifies and troubleshoots any availability and performance issues at multiple layers of deployment, from hardware, operating environment, network and applicationRecommends and maintains technology related policies and proceduresSkills7 or more years of experience (Preferred)Deep level of understanding of Microsoft Entra ID and its relationship between Azure and M365Deep level of understanding of Azure Management Groups and PolicyDeep level of understanding of Azure Regions, Availability Zones, VNets, Private Endpoints and Express RouteMinimum 5 years' experience with Azure Cloud ServicesExperience with GCP services such as Compute, IAM, Networking, and image managementExperience in Infrastructure Engineering, Infrastructure Operations, and Application KnowledgeExperience in testing and programmingAble to mentor team members on the various engineering practices including extreme programming, product mindset, cloud/as-a-service approach, and infrastructure as codeSolid background in Software Development / Projects and building Cloud (Azure) SolutionsWillingness and competent in producing necessary changes in our infrastructure and processesAbility to work in an Extreme Programming environment and must be willing to work in a paired programming/engineering modelAble to facilitate diverse teams, multi-task, and work under pressure to meet aggressive schedule targetsAble to work effectively across organizational and geographical boundariesIdentify creative solutions for technical support issuesAble to communicate effectively across groups of diverse backgroundsAbility to present ideas and solutions with clarity to various levelsBenefitsTotal compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e., commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role.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.Company OverviewAllstate is an insurance company that offers car, home, and life insurance services. It is a sub-organization of Allstate. It was founded in 1931, and is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://www.allstate.com.