Devops Engineer II

INSURANCE SERVICES OFFICE INC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Certification support

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Verisk Analytics is seeking a DevOps Engineer 2 to support AWS cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and production reliability. You will partner with software, security, and operations teams to build scalable cloud solutions, implement IaC, and drive automation, monitoring, and cost awareness across enterprise platforms.

You will work on containerized services, on-call rotations, and deployment support, delivering secure, observable, and efficient systems in a collaborative, hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years in DevOps/Cloud/SRE roles with AWS experience.
• 2+ years in AWS cloud environments and operating production systems.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS cloud infra and automation following security standards.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Assist with containerized apps using Docker, ECS, EKS.
• Enhance observability with CloudWatch, Splunk, and related tools.
• Participate in on-call, incident response, and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate across engineering, security, and operations to improve efficiency.
• Document processes and improve automation and cloud cost awareness.

Skills

AWS

CI/CD

IaC (CDK/CF)

Docker/Kubernetes

Python/Bash

On-call support

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

AWS CodePipeline

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

We are looking for a skilled DevOps Engineer 2 to support the implementation, automation, and operation of AWS cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. In this role, you will help build and maintain infrastructure, improve CI/CD pipelines, support application deployments, and contribute to the reliability, security, and performance of production systems. You will work closely with senior DevOps engineers, software engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver stable, scalable, and secure cloud solutions.

• Support the implementation, maintenance, and improvement of AWS cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as CDK or AWS CloudFormation while following established security, governance, and operational standards.
• Build, update, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, and related DevOps tools to support reliable software delivery.
• Assist with containerized applications and cloud-native services using Docker, Amazon ECS, Amazon EKS, and related technologies.
• Contribute to infrastructure automation, monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational improvements using CloudWatch, Splunk, and other observability tools.
• Participate in production support, incident response, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and deployment support to help maintain reliable application environments.
• Collaborate with software engineering, security, architecture, and infrastructure teams to apply DevOps and DevSecOps practices, support cloud migration efforts, and improve operational efficiency.
• Document processes, contribute to technical standards, share knowledge with the team, and identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, and cloud cost awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Infrastructure Engineering, or a related technical role.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience supporting or managing AWS cloud environments.
• Working knowledge of AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, ECS, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53, ELB, and Auto Scaling.
• Experience building, maintaining, or troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or Azure DevOps.
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code using CDK and/or AWS CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience supporting application deployments or production environments, including participation in on‑call or operational support rotations.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication, collaboration, documentation, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Associate-level certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate; AWS DevOps Engineer - Professional is a plus.
• Exposure to hybrid or multi‑cloud environments, cloud migration activities, or workload modernization projects.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudTrail, OpenSearch, Splunk, Datadog, New Relic, Prometheus, or Grafana.
• Basic understanding of cloud cost optimization concepts using AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, AWS Trusted Advisor, Compute Optimizer, or similar tools.

Why Join Verisk Analytics?

• Opportunity to grow DevOps and cloud engineering skills on enterprise-scale platforms.
• Work with modern AWS technologies and DevOps tooling.
• Collaborative, innovation-driven engineering culture.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development, certification support, and career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work environment with opportunities for continuous learning and technical growth.

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

Verisk Businesses

• Underwriting Solutions - provides underwriting and rating solutions for auto and property, general liability, and excess and surplus to assess and price risk with speed and precision
• Claims Solutions - supports end‑to‑end claims handling with analytic and automation tools that streamline workflow, improve claims management, and support better customer experiences
• Property and Restoration Solutions - offers property estimation software and tools for professionals in estimating all phases of building and repair to make day‑to‑day workflows the most efficient
• Specialty Business Solutions - provides an integrated suite of software for full end‑to‑end management of insurance and reinsurance business, helping companies manage their businesses through efficiency, flexibility, and data governance
• Catastrophe and Risk Solutions - provides risk modeling solutions to help individuals, businesses, and society become more resilient to catastrophic events.
• Marketing Solutions - delivers data and insights to improve the reach, timing,relevance, and compliance of every consumer engagement
• Life Insurance Solutions - offers end‑to‑end, data insight‑driven core capabilities for carriers, distribution, and direct customers across the entire policy lifecycle of life and annuities for both individual and group.
• Verisk Maplecroft - provides intelligence on sustainability, resilience, and ESG, helping people, business, and societies become stronger

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer.

Verisk invests in a benefits package for all employees that includes the following: Health Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Disability benefits, and a Paid Time Off program. We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes base salary determined based on role, experience, skill set, and location.

All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability. Verisk's minimum hiring age is 18 except in countries with a higher age limit subject to applicable law.

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