Hybrid AWS Dev Ops Engineer

at Securian Financial

• Job title: AWS Dev Ops Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $89,000 - $164,300 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Amazon Redshift, AWS, Cloud, Docker, EC2, Postgres, Python, Terraform
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Saint Paul, United States

About the role

• AWS Dev Ops Engineer with expertise in cloud infrastructure engineering for Securian Financial. Engaging in AWS service management, tool selection, and collaboration with data teams while maintaining security and performance.

Responsibilities

• Champion the selection of Data and Analytics platforms and tools to be used across the enterprise.
• Engage with users and vendors to execute technology proof of concepts that validate use cases and the value of new solutions.
• Onboard new platforms and tools to ensure solutions are adopted effectively across the organization.
• Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to identify tooling gaps and inefficiencies and partner to implement solutions for their needs.
• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift and VPC Networking.
• Support data engineering and analytics teams by provisioning and optimizing cloud resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.
• Ensure infrastructure security through proper IAM policies, encryption, and network configurations.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to improve infrastructure design and performance.
• Document infrastructure processes and configurations for operational transparency and team knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a focus on AWS.
• Experience working with structured and unstructured data and data storage technology RDS Postgres, S3.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
• Experience with AWS services relevant to data and analytics (e.g., Glue, Redshift).
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Docker).
• Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of cloud networking, security, and cost optimization principles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
• Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
• Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent.
• Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
• Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial, Securian Young Professionals Network, Securian Multicultural Network, Securian Women and Allies Network, Servicemember Associate Resource Group