Director - Application Dev Infrastructure Support

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As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by providing responsive, accurate, and professional App Infrastructure Direction and Support across our Reinsurance Analytics environments. Job Responsibilities:As part of the Analytics Application Infrastructure Support team, you will be in an integral part of ensuring that our clients and colleagues are able to access, use, and derive value from our diverse environments. This position will be responsible for planning, upgrading, and maintaining our catastrophe modeling environments and data centers as well as ensuring these environments are optimized for availability, performance, and minimized cost. This is a hands-on Director position with many areas of growth including App Dev Support architecture, server management, software development, application deployment and support, and technical project management. You will need to be in the Chicago area and present in the data center at least 3 days a week. Provide Application Infrastructure Support to multiple data centers.Lead server planning, build-outs, configurations, and maintenance.Own the ideation and execution of Application Development Support projects.Work with IT teams to craft, implement, and lead infrastructureEnsure feedback is succinct, detailed, and disseminated to the appropriate managers and customers.Handle communications around software and server updates.Become a source of knowledge and insight within the team.Perform vendor management, including carrier follow-up, problem resolution, Provide Application Infrastructure Support to multiple data centers.Lead server planning, build-outs, configurations, and maintenance.Own the ideation and execution of Application Development Support projects.Work with IT teams to craft, implement, and lead infrastructureEnsure feedback is succinct, detailed, and disseminated to the appropriate managers and customers.Handle communications around software and server updates.Become a source of knowledge and insight within the team.Perform vendor management, including carrier follow-up, problem resolution, negotiationsRequired Experience & Skills10-15 years of strategic or Director level experience in IT or App Dev Support environment.Server, SAN, and network optimizationAbility to quickly learn software programs of a complex natureMust be a motivated self-starter who is well organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize large volumes of data. Attention to detail is essential.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others externally and internally. Well-rounded communication skills and ability to interact with variety of audiences.Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills including the ability to manage multiple assignments, work well with minimal direction and meet deadlines in a timely mannerPreferred Technology ExperienceVMWareSQL ServerWindows Server (2012 )Windows 10CitrixAny DBA softwarePowerShellNetApp or EMC SANVeritas BackupExec or NetbackAny server/file share monitoring software.Experience with Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink, Aon ImpactForecasting, or CoreLogic RQE is a substantial advantage.Server racking/unracking Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, other similarly technically oriented major/certification preferred, or equivalent experience.    How we support our colleagues  In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.   Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.  Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.  We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws:  The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 - $180,000 USD annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.   2525272,qualifications:UNAVAILABLE,responsibilities:As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by providing responsive, accurate, and professional App Infrastructure Direction and Support across our Reinsurance Analytics environments. Job Responsibilities:As part of the Analytics Application Infrastructure Support team, you will be in an integral part of ensuring that our clients and colleagues are able to access, use, and derive value from our diverse environments. This position will be responsible for planning, upgrading, and maintaining our catastrophe modeling environments and data centers as well as ensuring these environments are optimized for availability, performance, and minimized cost. This is a hands-on Director position with many areas of growth including App Dev Support architecture, server management, software development, application deployment and support, and technical project management. You will need to be in the Chicago area and present in the data center at least 3 days a week. Provide Application Infrastructure Support to multiple data centers.Lead server planning, build-outs, configurations, and maintenance.Own the ideation and execution of Application Development Support projects.Work with IT teams to craft, implement, and lead infrastructureEnsure feedback is succinct, detailed, and disseminated to the appropriate managers and customers.Handle communications around software and server updates.Become a source of knowledge and insight within the team.Perform vendor management, including carrier follow-up, problem resolution, Provide Application Infrastructure Support to multiple data centers.Lead server planning, build-outs, configurations, and maintenance.Own the ideation and execution of Application Development Support projects.Work with IT teams to craft, implement, and lead infrastructureEnsure feedback is succinct, detailed, and disseminated to the appropriate managers and customers.Handle communications around software and server updates.Become a source of knowledge and insight within the team.Perform vendor management, including carrier follow-up, problem resolution, negotiationsRequired Experience & Skills10-15 years of strategic or Director level experience in IT or App Dev Support environment.Server, SAN, and network optimizationAbility to quickly learn software programs of a complex natureMust be a motivated self-starter who is well organized with the ability to multi-task and prioritize large volumes of data. Attention to detail is essential.Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate well with others externally and internally. Well-rounded communication skills and ability to interact with variety of audiences.Strong organizational and troubleshooting skills including the ability to manage multiple assignments, work well with minimal direction and meet deadlines in a timely mannerPreferred Technology ExperienceVMWareSQL ServerWindows Server (2012 )Windows 10CitrixAny DBA softwarePowerShellNetApp or EMC SANVeritas BackupExec or NetbackAny server/file share monitoring software.Experience with Verisk Touchstone, RMS RiskLink, Aon ImpactForecasting, or CoreLogic RQE is a substantial advantage.Server racking/unracking Education: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, other similarly technically oriented major/certification preferred, or equivalent experience.    How we support our colleagues  In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.  We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work... and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.   Aon provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.  Aon is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. People with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.  We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on ReasonableAdjustments@Aon.com Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Pay Transparency Laws:  The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 - $180,000 USD annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.  The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.  Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.  ,skills:UNAVAILABLE,workHours:UNAVAILABLE,jobBenefits:,datePosted:2023-03-14T22:18:00 0000,employmentType:FULL_TIME,educationRequirements:UNAVAILABLE,salaryCurrency:USD,baseSalary:{@type:MonetaryAmount,currency:USD,value:{@type:QuantitativeValue,value:0,minValue:0,maxValue:0,unitText:YEAR}},validThrough:2024-03-14T22:52:52.000Z,industry:UNAVAILABLE,hiringOrganization:{@type:Organization,name:Aon Corporation,sameAs:https://jobs.aon.com,logo:https://assets.jibecdn.com/prod/aon/0.0.51/assets/brands/https://aon.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=1134557&hashed=154379},jobLocation:{@type:Place,address:{@type:PostalAddress,addressLocality:Chicago,addressRegion:Illinois,streetAddress:200 E Randolph,postalCode:60601,addressCountry:United States}}}

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