| Black Knight is the premier provider of integrated technology, services, data and analytics that lenders and servicers look to first to help successfully manage the entire loan life cycle. Our deep understanding of regulatory and compliance issues complements the knowledge, technology and solutions we offer to help our clients achieve their business goals. Black Knight offers leading software systems; data and analytics offerings; and information solutions that facilitate and automate many of the business processes across the mortgage life cycle. Optimal Blue, now part of the Black Knight family, is a leading provider of secondary market solutions and actionable data services, which enables Black Knight to deliver even more innovative and integrated solutions to transform the mortgage and secondary market industries. JOB FAMILY DESCRIPTION Responsible for the design, installation, configuration, m aintenance and system integration testing of virtual machines, networks, serverless capabilities, and related activities in an Azure cloud-based environment. Focused on engineering and deploying cloud-based solutions leveraging cloud native IaaS and PaaS services in support of product development. GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Automates the deployment and provisioning of cloud based environments via automation and scripting tools.
- Champions the development and use of reusable automation templates within the enterprise.
- Develops policy scripts to enforce and validate required corporate controls and configurations for cloud services.
- Migrates on-site solutions to cloud based offerings.
- Performs architecture reviews of cloud solutions based on corporate standards and cloud best practices.
- Determines how existing applications, legacy systems, databases, Web interfaces and/or hardware logic, which may be currently operating on multiple platforms, work together to meet the new and emerging Cloud requirements for the enterprise
- Diagnoses, isolates and de-bugs software problems and performs problem resolution.
- Implements Microsoft Intune MDM solution for mobile devices security.
- Installs, maintains and upgrades internal and client-facing cloud system and virtual infrastructure used for designing and developing company products.
- Manages access controls, user access, and passwords utilizing Azure Active Directory.
- Proposes and implements systems enhancements that will improve the reliability, performance and/or resiliency of the system.
- Assists with migrations of data center systems to public cloud platforms.
- Monitors system usage and performance utilizing both system-level and application performance monitoring (APM) toolsets.
- Troubleshoots server, software and networking issues.
- Assists with researching, recommending and implementing software and cloud-based products.
- Supports platforms to ensure a secured systems environment by researching security best practices and implementing remediations.
- Participates in 24×7 system support on-call rotation with other team members.
- Performs other duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL GUIDELINES Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. Any Azure or AWS Certifications are a plus. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Experience engineering Cloud based solutions in Azure highly preferred
- Experience with AWS a plus
- Demonstrated proficiency in cloud automation tooling
- Understanding of fundamental cloud architecture, Security Groups, networking fundamentals, serverless, storage, and identity
- Experience with scripting languages such as powershell or Azure CLI
- Experience with general web server and application server administration, e.g. IIS, etc. desired
- Experience working with windows platforms
- Understanding of database management technologies such as MS SQL a plus
- Knowledge of network monitoring and tools
- Experience with VNET Gateway, Global VNET Peering, and/or Route Tables a plus
- Experience with Palo Alto and NSG a plus
- Knowledge of technical writing principles and practices
- Skill to effectively analyze and solve problems
- Skill in software installation and maintenance
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, vendors, clients and public
Systems Administrator IV Expert/lead technical role. Expert knowledge of the field. Develops large and/or highly complex solutions that require analysis and research. Works on multiple projects as a project leader or technical leader/consultant. Works on complex tasks, projects or issues that involve a high degree of risk, impacts business unit performance and makes use of the individual’s high level of knowledge within one or more areas of specialty. Coaches and mentors more junior technical staff. Works without supervision on the most complex projects. Complete latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires eight (8) or more years of demonstrated experience. Black Knight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disabil ity, age, and protected veteran or military family status. Our employees’ diversity is our strength, and when we embrace our differences, it makes us better and brighter. Black Knight’s commitment to inclusion is at the core of who we are, and motivates us in how we do business each and every day. |
