Senior Systems Engineer

At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.

As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.

More information is available at www.alliant.com.

SUMMARY

Responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of information systems that support core organizational functions.  Monitor, maintain, support, and optimize all networked software and associated operating systems.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Collaborates with infrastructure staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes;

Works with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues;

Designs and deploys new applications and enhancements to existing applications, software, and operating systems;

Performs cost-benefit and return on investment analyses for proposed systems to aid management in making implementation decisions;

Conducts research on software and systems products to justify recommendations and support purchasing efforts;

Interacts and negotiates with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure system-related products and services;

Provides operational level support of integration and M&A activities of the business;

Gauges the effectiveness and efficiency of existing systems; develops and implements strategies for improving or further leveraging these systems;

Proposes and creates system design models, specifications, diagrams, and charts to provide direction to system programmer and development teams;

Designs and performs server and security audits, system backup procedures, and other recovery processes in accordance with the company’s disaster recovery and business continuity strategies;

Integrates servers, including database, e-mail, print, and backup servers and their associated software into enterprise systems;

Ensures system connectivity of all servers, shared software, groupware, and other applications;

Creates and maintains documentation related to system configuration, mapping, processes, and service records;

Ensures compatibility and interoperability of in-house computing systems;

Coordinates and performs in-depth tests, including end-user reviews, for modified and new systems;

Monitors and tests system performance; prepares and delivers system performance statistics and reports;

Provides orientation and training to end users for all modified and new systems;

Mentors and provides guidance to System Engineers;

Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, information systems or equivalent combination of education and experience

Ten (10) or more years of System Engineering experience

Proven experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation of software systems and applications

Proven experience with systems planning, security principles, and general software management best practices

Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws


SKILLS

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Good project management skills

Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required

Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail

Proven analytical and creative problem-solving abilities

Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.

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Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.

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For more information on Alliant Insurance Service's benefits, please visit www.alliant.com/about/careers/benefits