Gallagher · 2 weeks ago
Cloud Governance Lead
Rolling Meadows, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$107K/yr - $208K/yr
3+ years expGallagher is a global community committed to helping clients navigate complexity with confidence. They are seeking a Cloud Governance Lead to develop and implement governance strategies for secure and compliant use of cloud resources, specifically focusing on Azure and AWS services.
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Hiring Manager
Nick Perna
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive governance strategies to ensure the secure, compliant, and efficient use of cloud resources
Define and enforce policies, procedures, and guidelines for Azure/AWS resource provisioning and usage
Create and manage Azure Policy definitions / AWS SCP to enforce compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements
Regularly review and update policies to address changing business needs and industry best practices
Collaborate with the security team to implement robust security controls and ensure adherence to industry-specific compliance standards
Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate security risks in Azure environments
Enforce a standardized approach for tagging and categorizing Azure resources to facilitate better resource management, cost tracking, and reporting
Implement and monitor cost management strategies to optimize Azure spending
Analyze usage patterns and recommend adjustments to resource configurations to achieve cost efficiency
Provide training and documentation to stakeholders on governance policies and best practices
Foster a culture of responsibility and accountability for cloud resource usage across the organization
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, development, and operations, to understand their requirements and incorporate them into governance frameworks
Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment between business goals and Azure governance practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in Infrastructure and/or Technology in large organizations
Solid understanding of Azure Cloud Services - IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
Strong proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, etc.) and policy definition languages
Demonstrated expertise in policy as code methodologies for Azure governance
Excellent organization and documentation skills
Excellent presentation and communication skills to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred
Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are preferred
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program
And more...
Company
Gallagher
Gallagher is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$9.7B2024-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $8.5B
2023-06-22Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
1984-06-29IPO
Leadership Team
Alec Herring
Area Senior Vice President
Mark Gresser
Executive Vice President
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