Load Balancing Architect

At AIG, we are reimagining the way we help customers to manage risk. Join us as a Load Balancer Solutions Architect to play your part in that transformation. It’s an opportunity to grow your skills and experience as a valued member of the team.

Make your mark in Information Technology

At AIG, technology is at the heart of everything we do, from underwriting risks to processing claims. The Information Technology team equips our colleagues with the latest tools to complete their work efficiently and with the highest standards of excellence. The team is responsible for shielding the company’s systems from security risks, while designing technology strategies that enable AIG’s businesses to achieve their goals. AIG’s Information Technology functions include enterprise architecture, software and systems engineering, cybersecurity, and technology risk and compliance.

How you will create an impact

The Load Balancing Architect will be responsible for load balancer solutions on-prem and cloud network infrastructures globally. This will include architecture / design, implementing and maintaining a large and complex global environment.  

• Design and architecture of a large complex global F5 Load Balancing network infrastructure On-prem and Cloud.

• Lead architect responsible for designing, developing, and managing a large and complex deployment of server load balancing, geographic distribution networking infrastructure to meet the organizations business needs.

• Extensive experience with Azure, AWS, & GCP native Load Balancing.

• Develops implementation strategies, plans, and processes for migration of applications/servers from data center to data center and cloud.

• Development of service and technology standards across the footprint with detail schematics for Server Load Balancing architecture for the enterprise.

• Review network and practices looking for opportunities to enhance network functionality, performance, and reliability.

• Partner with vendors to select appropriate technical solutions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop consensus, drive results, and execute projects across the organization on time and within budget.

• Manage several simultaneous projects from conception through implementation.

• Develop and maintain standards and designs for load balancing network infrastructure.

• Articulate design rationale, flexibly adapt solutions, and iterate designs when required.

• Work closely with senior management, and network engineering and operations teams.

• Enhances efficiency via automation when and wherever possible.

• Act as an escalation engineer for high severity network related production issues, work with engineers and various vendors to identify tactical and strategic solutions.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, or related field, such as Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of proven experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale load balancing on-prem and cloud, project delivery with focus on performance optimization and scalability.

• Deep understanding of network architecture designs with In-depth knowledge of GTM, LTM and AppViewX.

• Knowledge on network management and monitoring platforms

• Recommend network improvements, including cost/benefit analysis, to meet changing business requirements.

• F5 Certifications as a Technology Specialist or Solutions Expert are required.

• Network Automation (Ansible, Python, etc.) a plus.

• Sharp troubleshooting faculties, deductive reasoning, and careful attention to detail.

• Independent and self-directed work ethic when participating in a collaborative environment.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Dedicated commitment to service availability and quality user experience.

• Must be results driven with a strong sense of urgency.

Ready to step up to new challenges? We would love to hear from you.

For positions based in New Jersey the base salary range is $99,000-$143,000 and the position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan. In addition, we’re proud to offer a range of competitive benefits.

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