Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Manager of Cloud Engineering
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world. Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide. Founded upon an exceptional culture, our success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity.
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off to support work‑life balance plus 9½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more!
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Architect and oversee the deployment of cloud infrastructure and services to support enterprise applications and workloads.
Drive automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD best practices to improve deployment speed and reliability.
Collaborate with Cloud Security Engineering, DevOps, and Application teams to ensure cloud environments are secure, compliant, and resilient.
Manage cloud cost optimization strategies and monitor usage to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Evaluate and implement new cloud technologies and tools to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and governance for cloud operations.
Provide technical guidance and escalation support for complex cloud‑related issues.
Ensure business continuity infrastructure is operational, maintained, and meeting business requirements.
Diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure related problems.
Track industry trends and maintain knowledge of new technologies to better serve enterprise engineering needs.
Respond to and investigate critical system availability alerts.
Balance multiple priorities and manage a variety of projects with strong attention to detail.
Mentor and transfer knowledge to team members and peers.
Ensure infrastructure meets compliance and security standards through audits.
Availability after hours for critical systems maintenance/issues.
Participate in On‑Call rotation.
Salary Range $77,762.70 – $180,082.10 USD. The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and automation tools (Pulumi, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are a plus.
Preferred Skills
Experience in hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration projects.
Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Hands‑on experience with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and CloudWatch.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
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Benefits
Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Generous paid time off to support work‑life balance plus 9½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office, 2 days from home)
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more!
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of cloud engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Architect and oversee the deployment of cloud infrastructure and services to support enterprise applications and workloads.
Drive automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD best practices to improve deployment speed and reliability.
Collaborate with Cloud Security Engineering, DevOps, and Application teams to ensure cloud environments are secure, compliant, and resilient.
Manage cloud cost optimization strategies and monitor usage to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Evaluate and implement new cloud technologies and tools to enhance performance, scalability, and reliability.
Develop and maintain documentation, standards, and governance for cloud operations.
Provide technical guidance and escalation support for complex cloud‑related issues.
Ensure business continuity infrastructure is operational, maintained, and meeting business requirements.
Diagnose and resolve cloud infrastructure related problems.
Track industry trends and maintain knowledge of new technologies to better serve enterprise engineering needs.
Respond to and investigate critical system availability alerts.
Balance multiple priorities and manage a variety of projects with strong attention to detail.
Mentor and transfer knowledge to team members and peers.
Ensure infrastructure meets compliance and security standards through audits.
Availability after hours for critical systems maintenance/issues.
Participate in On‑Call rotation.
Salary Range $77,762.70 – $180,082.10 USD. The successful candidate is expected to work in one of our offices 3 days per week and also be available for travel as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of experience in IT infrastructure or cloud engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Proven experience with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and automation tools (Pulumi, Terraform, Ansible, etc.).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills.
Cloud certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Azure Solutions Architect Expert are a plus.
Preferred Skills
Experience in hybrid cloud environments and cloud migration projects.
Familiarity with FinOps practices and cloud cost management tools.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Hands‑on experience with monitoring and observability tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and CloudWatch.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship.
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