Markel
Sr. Manager, Site Reliability Engineering and Cloud Ops
Markel, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220
Sr. Manager Of Cloud Operations & Site Reliability Engineering (Sre)
What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr. Manager of Cloud Operations & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to lead our cloud infrastructure initiatives, primarily in Azure and AWS. This senior leader will be responsible for managing cloud operations, ensuring high availability, and optimizing performance through Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure cloud architecture, cloud adoption frameworks, operations and engineering, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices, as well as proven success in cost optimization, monitoring, and cloud governance. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operations of cloud platforms (Azure & AWS), ensuring optimal performance, security, scalability, and availability. Drive implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation for provisioning, configuration, and scaling. Apply the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to guide enterprise cloud migration and maturity. Periodic monitoring of health of applications and enforce best practices of Azure landing zone. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement best practices around cloud governance, security, and lifecycle management. Establish and promote SRE principles including automation, observability, incident response, and continuous improvement. Implement robust monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Datadog, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, and Azure Monitor. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and design proactive solutions for system reliability and performance. Manage cloud budgets and costs, optimize spend across Azure and AWS using tools like cost explorer, reserved instances, autoscaling, and right-sizing. Work closely with DevOps teams to strengthen CI/CD pipelines, enforce security (DevSecOps), and promote end-to-end automation. Provide strategic input on tooling and architecture for code deployment, containerization, and infrastructure orchestration. Communicate complex cloud strategies and technical details effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with internal clients to tailor cloud solutions that align with business goals and compliance standards. Mentor, grow, and lead a team of cloud engineers and SRE professionals. Define KPIs and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications: 57 years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud operations, and SRE roles. Proven leadership experience in enterprise cloud environments, preferably at scale. Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure and understanding of AWS. Strong understanding and application of the Cloud Adoption Framework. Experience implementing RBAC, least privilege principles, and cloud security best practices. Expertise in IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) and configuration management (Ansible, etc.). Hands-on knowledge of cloud cost optimization, billing consoles, and forecasting models in Azure and AWS. Proficiency with monitoring tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, and Azure Monitor. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on automation and root cause analysis. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset. US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Who we are: Markel Group (NYSE
MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better We enjoy the everyday | We think further What's in it for you: In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life. All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave. Are you ready to play your part? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Caution: Employment scams Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These 'job offers' include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings. All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com. Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com. No agencies please.
What part will you play? If you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you've found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you'll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We're always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special! We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Sr. Manager of Cloud Operations & Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) to lead our cloud infrastructure initiatives, primarily in Azure and AWS. This senior leader will be responsible for managing cloud operations, ensuring high availability, and optimizing performance through Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure cloud architecture, cloud adoption frameworks, operations and engineering, DevSecOps, and CI/CD practices, as well as proven success in cost optimization, monitoring, and cloud governance. Key Responsibilities: Lead daily operations of cloud platforms (Azure & AWS), ensuring optimal performance, security, scalability, and availability. Drive implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation for provisioning, configuration, and scaling. Apply the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to guide enterprise cloud migration and maturity. Periodic monitoring of health of applications and enforce best practices of Azure landing zone. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement best practices around cloud governance, security, and lifecycle management. Establish and promote SRE principles including automation, observability, incident response, and continuous improvement. Implement robust monitoring and alerting solutions using tools such as Datadog, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, and Azure Monitor. Perform root cause analysis (RCA) and design proactive solutions for system reliability and performance. Manage cloud budgets and costs, optimize spend across Azure and AWS using tools like cost explorer, reserved instances, autoscaling, and right-sizing. Work closely with DevOps teams to strengthen CI/CD pipelines, enforce security (DevSecOps), and promote end-to-end automation. Provide strategic input on tooling and architecture for code deployment, containerization, and infrastructure orchestration. Communicate complex cloud strategies and technical details effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Collaborate with internal clients to tailor cloud solutions that align with business goals and compliance standards. Mentor, grow, and lead a team of cloud engineers and SRE professionals. Define KPIs and drive a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement. Required Qualifications: 57 years of experience in cloud engineering, cloud operations, and SRE roles. Proven leadership experience in enterprise cloud environments, preferably at scale. Deep technical expertise in Microsoft Azure and understanding of AWS. Strong understanding and application of the Cloud Adoption Framework. Experience implementing RBAC, least privilege principles, and cloud security best practices. Expertise in IaC tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) and configuration management (Ansible, etc.). Hands-on knowledge of cloud cost optimization, billing consoles, and forecasting models in Azure and AWS. Proficiency with monitoring tools like Datadog, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, and Azure Monitor. Familiarity with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps practices. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a focus on automation and root cause analysis. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-focused mindset. US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future. Who we are: Markel Group (NYSE
MKL) a fortune 500 company with over 60 offices in 20+ countries, is a holding company for insurance, reinsurance, specialist advisory and investment operations around the world. We're all about people | We win together | We strive for better We enjoy the everyday | We think further What's in it for you: In keeping with the values of the Markel Style, we strive to support our employees in living their lives to the fullest at home and at work. We offer competitive benefit programs that help meet our diverse and changing environment as well as support our employees' needs at all stages of life. All full-time employees have the option to select from multiple health, dental and vision insurance plan options and optional life, disability, and AD&D insurance. We also offer a 401(k) with employer match contributions, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, PTO, corporate holidays and floating holidays, parental leave. Are you ready to play your part? Choose 'Apply Now' to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Caution: Employment scams Markel is aware of employment-related scams where scammers will impersonate recruiters by sending fake job offers to those actively seeking employment in order to steal personal information. Frequently, the scammer will reach out to individuals who have posted their resume online. These 'job offers' include convincing offer letters and frequently ask for confidential personal information. Therefore, for your safety, please note that: All legitimate job postings with Markel will be posted on Markel Careers. No other URL should be trusted for job postings. All legitimate communications with Markel recruiters will come from Markel.com email addresses. We would also ask that you please report any job employment scams related to Markel to rarecruiting@markel.com. Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectional or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law. Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to the rarecruiting@markel.com. No agencies please.