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Sun Life

Global financial services for insurance, investments

Director of Infrastructure and Cloud Hosting

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Information Technology or equivalent work experience is strongly preferred.
  • An advanced degree in Information Systems, Business, Planning, or a related field is a plus.
  • 10 years of leadership experience in a multi-site enterprise infrastructure organization.
  • Direct supervision and staff development experience.
  • Experience managing outsourced services and service providers.
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner and/or Azure Fundamentals foundational cloud certification is required; higher-level cloud certifications are preferred.
  • ITIL or ITSM certifications are a strong plus to demonstrate operational discipline.
  • PMP certification can be a differentiator.
  • Ability to take responsibility and act as a self-starter.
  • Customer-first delivery approach.
  • Attention to detail in all aspects of the job.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking and make decisions.
  • Ability to delegate and manage priorities across teams and the organization.
  • Strong written and verbal interpersonal skills and ability to present visually.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and ability across multiple technology disciplines.
  • Strong understanding of Microsoft and Unix technology stacks, Citrix and VMware virtualization, data protection, and storage, including on-premises EMC SAN and cloud-tiered storage administration.
  • Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud stacks, particularly in hosting.
  • Strong understanding of and support for system and data security.
  • Understanding of computer operations and customer service principles, computer systems, and corresponding support requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure development and delivery of all products and services within the Sun Life DentaQuest Infrastructure and Cloud hosting vertical.
  • Ensure service delivery across infrastructure areas including O365, Active Directory/LDAP, Wintel servers, Linux servers, Azure hosting, AWS hosting, virtualization and physical hardware, data storage and backups, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and desktop engineering.
  • Ensure disaster recovery is in place and tested as required for critical business services.
  • Set team vision and direction; maintain standards and policies; and ensure systems and solutions are well documented, inventoried, and compliant with technical and operational standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Develop benchmark measures, including key performance indicators, technical measurements, performance targets, and service-level agreements, to evaluate productivity within the team and technology.
  • Manage division-level technical implementation projects.
  • Manage licenses and contracts for Infrastructure and supporting teams.
  • Develop support plans and implementation strategies to meet enterprise end-user IT needs.
  • Lead financial management activities, including creating and maintaining the technical services operational and capital budgets.
  • Lead personnel management activities, including performance management and career development.
  • Support development of core competencies, processes, and disciplines, and support sharing of best practices.
  • Interact with business and IT teams as needed regarding technical implementations and support.
  • Work with the DQ Network Operations Center team to provide knowledge articles and training so more support is provided out of the NOC.
  • Manage capacity and spending across infrastructure.
  • Participate in activities to improve departmental and organizational performance and improve key performance indicator results.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Higher-level cloud certifications are preferred.
  • ITIL or ITSM certifications are a strong plus.
  • PMP certification can be a differentiator.

About the Company

Sun Life

Global financial services for insurance, investments

Sun Life provides a wide range of financial services worldwide, mainly through life and health insurance, financial planning, and investment solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. Its products work by collecting premiums for insurance coverage, fees for planning services, and returns on investments; these funds are used to pay claims, support financial planning advice, and generate investment gains. What sets Sun Life apart is its global presence across Canada, the United States, Asia, and Europe, plus a comprehensive product lineup and a focus on helping clients achieve financial security and healthier lives, rather than relying on a single product. The company aims to grow and manage wealth for clients while pursuing sustainability goals, including net zero emissions by 2050.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
United States
Founded
1865

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