Job description

DevOps Engineer KCC’s DevOps team plays a crucial role in the development and support of our global catastrophe models and RiskInsight® platform. As a member of our DevOps team, you will be responsible for managing the software deployment pipeline, assisting with the maintenance of the company’s IT infrastructure and providing occasional IT support for colleagues and clients. You will be a key player in the delivery and support of our complex systems in this highly engaging environment and expanding suite of catastrophe models. About KCC Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit  www.kcc.us.com . Expected Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000 Responsibilities • Work in a fast-paced and technical environment supporting the infrastructure and deployment of our software stack • Manage the complete deployment pipeline including build automations and cloud and on-premises deployments on internal and client infrastructure • Maintain security best-practices for IT infrastructure, software, and internal policies • Continuous monitoring for environments hosted on-premises, AWS or Azure • Troubleshoot issues, including but not limited to the administration of Windows and Linux OS, web sites providing technical web services, general networking, and SQL management • Provide quick response support for production applications, both internal and external Qualifications •  Practical working knowledge of: • SecOps standards and practices • Azure DevOps, GitHub, Octopus Deploy or similar CI\CD pipeline • Managing AWS and/or Azure environments for scalable distributed processing • Managing web services and web sites, including firewall, load management, and certificates • Windows and Linux OS administration, including a deep understanding of general networking principles • Experience with SQL Server / Postgres database management • AWS experience is required • The ability to multi-task problems and prioritize multiple issues as they arrive • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written • Strong organizational and documentation skills • Strong automation skills, including but not limited to scripting, infrastructure as code, etc. • 3+ years of experience Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) plan with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Commuter benefits • Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays • Paid parental leave

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DevOps Engineer
Work in a fast-paced and technical environment supporting the infrastructure and deployment of our software stack
Manage the complete deployment pipeline including build automations and cloud and on-premises deployments on internal and client infrastructure
Maintain security best-practices for IT infrastructure, software, and internal policies
Continuous monitoring for environments hosted on-premises, AWS or Azure
Troubleshoot issues, including but not limited to the administration of Windows and Linux OS, web sites providing technical web services, general networking, and SQL management
Provide quick response support for production applications, both internal and external
Practical working knowledge of: • SecOps standards and practices
Azure DevOps, GitHub, Octopus Deploy or similar CI\CD pipeline
Managing AWS and/or Azure environments for scalable distributed processing
Managing web services and web sites, including firewall, load management, and certificates
Windows and Linux OS administration, including a deep understanding of general networking principles
Experience with SQL Server / Postgres database management
AWS experience is required
The ability to multi-task problems and prioritize multiple issues as they arrive
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Strong automation skills, including but not limited to scripting, infrastructure as code, etc.
3+ years of experience

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