Cloud Engineer

While we appreciate all applicants, only applications received via Sagicor's career portal https://career4.successfactors.com/career?company=sagicorfinP2 will be considered.

"Looking for a diverse and rewarding career? If you're looking to grow your career within a stable and growing financial services company, then Sagicor may be right for you!"

Sagicor Life Jamaica Limited is seeking to identify a suitable candidate to join our Infrastructure & Technical Services team in the capacity of:

 Cloud Engineer

Have responsibility for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based systems to ensure a secure cloud environment and appropriate availability of services.

Specialize in specific cloud-service vendors, such as Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud or Amazon Web Services in both public and private cloud environment.  

Location: Kingston  

As a Cloud Engineer, you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain the underlying cloud infrastructure, such as virtual machines, storage, and networking components.
• Configure cloud infrastructure components like networking and security services.
• Monitor cloud management and data storage services:
• Monitor the performance of cloud-based systems and optimize resources to ensure cost-effectiveness and high availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Integrate cloud-based systems with existing on-premises infrastructure and ensure seamless data transfer between the two environments.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security.
• Implement security measures and ensure compliance with relevant regulations in the cloud environment:
• Implement security measures like encryption and access controls.
• Regularly audit the cloud environment to ensure compliance.
• Negotiate with vendors on issues such as cost control and scalability.
• Research and submit projects to be included in yearly budget.
• Assist with the preparation of reports on the unit’s activities for senior management.
• Maintain regulatory compliance in daily activities by strictly adhering to data privacy regulations/acts and relevant cybersecurity policies, and defined standards, guidelines, and procedures to avoid non-compliance and associated risks.
• Perform other job-related duties assigned from time to time.

What do you need?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized tertiary institution.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience as a Cloud Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms, such as AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud or Google Cloud.
• Experience with configuration management tools would be an asset.
• Sound knowledge of DevOps & ITIL.
• Experience in designing, developing, and managing cloud-based infrastructure and applications.
• Sound knowledge of systems engineering, cluster computing, and programming theory.
• Sound knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• In-depth knowledge of cloud computing platforms and services.
• Strong management skills.

If this role is of interest to you, kindly submit an application via Sagicor's career portal no later than July 11, 2025.

While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.