Distinguished Engineer - Object Storage PaaS - Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Automation

Transforming GEICO's Technological Landscape: Join Our Team as a Distinguished Engineer

GEICO is on a mission to revolutionize its technological infrastructure, and we're seeking a highly skilled Distinguished Engineer to lead the charge. As a key member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in designing and implementing a multi-cloud Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy for our hybrid cloud environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of our storage cloud infrastructure and drive GEICO's transformation into a modern, cloud-native organization.

About GEICO and the Role

GEICO is one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing auto insurers, known for its low rates, outstanding service, and innovative marketing. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, we offer a financially stable and rewarding workplace with opportunities for career advancement and growth. We're committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning, where every associate can thrive and contribute their best work.

As a Distinguished Engineer - Object Storage PaaS - Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Automation, you'll be responsible for architecting, designing, and implementing a cloud-agnostic object storage services using technologies like Ceph, MinIO, or similar. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across AWS, Azure, GCP, and our private cloud within our on-premises data centers.

Key Responsibilities

• Storage Architecture and Design: Design and architect storage solutions based on business requirements, evaluating and implementing storage infrastructure components (object, block, file storage), and optimizing storage performance, scalability, and availability.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Development: Develop and champion IaC best practices, including modular design, version control, automated testing, and security considerations, fostering a culture of quality and efficiency.
• CI/CD and Automation: Orchestrate storage provisioning and configuration management through CI/CD pipelines, promoting automation and self-service capabilities for accelerated development and deployment cycles.
• Collaboration and Integration: 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.
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Partner with SRE to implement monitoring, alerting, and automation for infrastructure reliability, scalability, and cost-efficiency, contributing to a highly available and performant hybrid cloud environment.
• Storage Services Adoption: Champion Storage Services adoption across the organization, providing training and support to engineers, while continuously evaluating and integrating emerging IaC technologies to maintain GEICO's technological edge.
• Open-Source Contributions: Contribute to the open-source Storage & IaC community and promote GEICO's thought leadership in cloud infrastructure automation.

Essential Qualifications

• Expert-level IaC skills: Deep understanding and extensive experience with Operating large scale Cloud Services, Storage Services, tools, including advanced features and module development.
• Programming Skills: Proficiency in at least one modern programming language such as Go, C++, or Rust 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Custom IaC provider design and implementation strategy: Experience in designing and implementing custom IaC providers.
• 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 and Career Growth

We're looking for a seasoned professional with 12+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or related fields, including 8+ years of hands-on experience designing, building, and managing infrastructure using IaC tools and methodologies. You'll have 6+ years of experience working with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and private cloud technologies (OpenStack, VMware), as well as 4+ years of experience leading and mentoring technical teams.

As a Distinguished Engineer at GEICO, you'll have opportunities for career growth and professional development, including:

• Continuous learning: We'll support your ongoing education and training, ensuring you stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends.
• Mentorship: You'll have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Career advancement: We'll provide opportunities for career advancement and growth, both within your current role and beyond.

Work Environment and Company Culture

At GEICO, we're committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment that celebrates individuality and promotes equal opportunities for all. Our core values include:

• Customer Obsession: We're 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.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We believe in fostering a culture where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and contribute their best work.
• Continuous Development: We champion a culture of learning and growth, fueled by intellectual curiosity and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary range of $150,000 - $300,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. Our Total Rewards Program includes:

• Premier Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance: With no waiting period, coverage begins on the date of hire.
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental Leave: To support your work-life balance and well-being.
• 401(k) Plan: To help you plan for your financial future.
• Tuition Reimbursement: To support your ongoing education and training.
• Paid Training and Licensures: To ensure you have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.

Join Our Team

If you're a motivated and experienced Distinguished Engineer looking to drive technological innovation and transformation, we want to hear from you. Apply now to join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding new role.

Equal Employment Opportunity: GEICO is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.