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The Construction Estimator is responsible for calculating the type, quantity, and cost of materials and labor required for our construction projects. This role analyzes blueprints, specifications, and project plans to prepare accurate material takeoffs and cost estimates. The Estimator collaborates closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and subcontractors to optimize project budgets, manage bids, and reduce waste across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Takeoffs & Analysis

• Review blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications to determine precise material quantities and labor cost
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs to support accurate estimating and eliminate waste

Cost Estimation

• Calculate comprehensive material costs, including labor, shipping, equipment and value engineering
• Routinely track market pricing and adjust estimates
• Civil Infrastructure materials costs, including labor, shipping, and equipment

Vendor Management

• Solicit, analyze, and compare quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Assist with vendor negotiations and bid evaluations

Budgeting & Reporting

• Prepare, update, and present cost and estimate reports for Infrastructure and Vertical Construction
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements

Coordination & Collaboration

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and suppliers to align estimates with project scope
• Manage estimate revisions due to design or scope changes
• Support multiple company projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Develop and deliver presentations and proposals to internal teams and executives

Qualifications & Skills

Technical & Analytical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret civil designs, construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills for accurate cost calculations
• Solid understanding of construction methods and documents

Software & Tools

• Experience with estimating software and Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of CAD software preferred

Professional Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Required Skills & Experience

• Background in construction, engineering, or a related field
• Experience in Infrastructure and Vertical Construction quantity surveying, material takeoffs, or project estimating
• Knowledge of building codes, construction materials, and safety regulations

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive and based on experience

Benefits & Perks:

• Employer-paid health insurance for the employee
• 401(k) options
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays after a 90-day probationary period

Experience:

• Infrastructure and Vertical Construction estimating: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rincon, GA 31326: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location:

• In person

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values
Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:
1. Students are our top priority.
2. We strive for excellence.
3. We thrive on diversity.
4. We celebrate collaboration.
5. We champion innovation.
6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
8. We act ethically.
9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Provide office support services within a campus unit to include organizing and preparing correspondence, reports and other documentation; scheduling meetings and events; file maintenance, and related administrative activities; and assisting customers with their service needs. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with: unit management and staff, vendors and office visitorsThis position typically will advise and counsel: NA This position will supervise: NA

Job Duty 1 -
Compose routine correspondence; prepare and route correspondence, reports and other documentation.

Job Duty 10 -
Perform other duties as assigned

Job Duty 2 -
Compile and organize data for use in reports.

Job Duty 3 -
Schedule and make arrangements for meetings and other events.

Job Duty 4 -
Make travel arrangements for unit staff management and staff as directed.

Job Duty 5 -
Maintain office supplies inventory.

Job Duty 6 -
Maintain filing system.

Job Duty 7 -
Receive and refer phone calls; greet and direct office visitors.

Job Duty 8 -
Gather pertinent information regarding customer service needs.

Job Duty 9 -
Respond to customer questions or concerns.

Educational Requirements
High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma

Other Required Qualifications
Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed, potentially including but not limited to evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Required Experience
Up to two years of job related experience

SKILLS
This job requires skills in general office administration to include document preparation and processing, records management, event planning and organization, spoken/written communications and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multi-task. Skill in basic office related computer applications is required.

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

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On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is the largestU.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,600 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Virginia Transformer Corporation

Job Title: Director of Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Rincon, Georgia

Reports To: General Manager – Rincon Facility

Position Summary

Virginia Transformer Corporation, North America’s leading manufacturer of custom power transformers, is seeking a highly experienced Director of Manufacturing Engineering to lead the advancement of manufacturing methods, tooling, robotics, and industrial engineering at our Rincon, GA facility.

This position is responsible for developing and executing manufacturing strategies that drive productivity, precision, and operational excellence across a discrete manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have a Mechanical Engineering background with at least 25 years of progressive experience, having served in key roles across methods, equipment, jigs and fixtures, robotics, and industrial engineering functions.

The Director will serve as the primary technical leader for manufacturing process innovation—ensuring that our production capabilities meet the high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency expected of Virginia Transformer’s engineered-to-order products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Manufacturing Engineering organization responsible for methods, tooling, automation, and industrial process improvement.
• Define and implement standardized manufacturing methods and procedures to improve productivity and reduce variation.
• Oversee the design, fabrication, and validation of all tooling, jigs, and fixtures used in transformer assembly and component manufacturing.
• Drive robotics and automation initiatives, integrating advanced technologies that enhance precision, safety, and throughput.
• Direct industrial engineering activities, including line balancing, time studies, and layout optimization.
• Collaborate with design engineering, operations, and quality to ensure manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of new designs.
• Plan and manage capital equipment projects, ensuring alignment with long-term operational strategy.
• Establish engineering standards for equipment, processes, and documentation.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of engineers and technical specialists.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and safety across all production areas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• Minimum 25 years of progressive manufacturing experience, beginning in manufacturing engineering and advancing through leadership roles in methods, tooling, industrial, and automation engineering.
• Proven experience in discrete manufacturing environments—ideally with custom-engineered, low-volume, high-complexity products.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Manufacturing methods and process design
• Equipment and tooling design
• Robotics and automation integration
• Industrial engineering and productivity improvement
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and data-driven decision making.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• English must be the candidate’s first language, or all higher education must have been completed in English at accredited institutions.

Preferred Experience

• Background in electrical, mechanical, or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAM systems, automation software, and manufacturing simulation tools.
• Experience managing capital projects and multi-disciplinary engineering teams.

About Virginia Transformer Corporation

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of custom-engineered power transformers for utility, renewable, industrial, and commercial applications. With manufacturing operations across the U.S., Mexico, and India, we deliver mission-critical power solutions to some of the world’s most demanding customers.

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

On the heels of achieving 3X growth, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer Corp. and Georgia Transformer Corp. are the largest U.S.-owned manufacturers of power transformers in North America. For more than 50 years, we have secured the reliability and resilience of the U.S. electric grid by producing custom-engineered transformers for virtually every application — GSU, substations, auto-transformers, grounding transformers, drive duty, rectifier, exciter, voltage regulator, and more.

With six state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across North America, we are a high-growth, operationally driven organization committed to ensuring American manufacturing continues to thrive. Without reliable power, industry cannot operate — and that is where we come in.

Director of Operations – New Plant Launch

Location:

Year 1: Rincon, GA (training & integration)

Thereafter: New Plant Location (full-time onsite leadership)

Reports To: Senior Vice President

Position Summary

The Director of Operations will lead the launch and operational scaling of a new transformer manufacturing facility following a one-year integration period at our Rincon, GA plant.

This executive-level role is responsible for full operational oversight including production, manufacturing engineering, materials management, supply chain coordination, hiring and workforce development, facility management, safety, quality, shipping logistics (including heavy haul transport), and customer order execution.

This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, custom-engineered manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings deep industrial manufacturing experience, strong operational discipline, and the ability to scale processes and teams during high-growth expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Launch & Operational Leadership

• Lead the transition from integration phase (Rincon) to full operational leadership at the new plant.
• Build and develop the plant leadership team and workforce structure.
• Establish production systems, operational controls, and performance standards from launch through scale.

Production & Manufacturing Execution

• Oversee production planning and execution to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor plant loading, capacity planning, and schedule adherence.
• Drive productivity, throughput, and operational efficiency improvements.
• Ensure equipment reliability, preventative maintenance planning, and uptime performance.

Supply Chain & Materials Management

• Partner with supply chain and materials teams to ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and procurement strategies to support custom manufacturing requirements.
• Align plant operations with sales and project teams to ensure order execution readiness.

Workforce & Organizational Development

• Align staffing plans with production demand and growth projections.
• Lead hiring, training, and development of plant personnel.
• Ensure workforce engagement, accountability, and performance management.
• Build a strong plant culture focused on execution, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Safety, Quality & Process Control

• Ensure a safe work environment and strict adherence to safety standards.
• Oversee process assurance and quality control systems on the shop floor.
• Maintain disciplined housekeeping and plant organization standards.
• Implement and enforce operational process controls.

Logistics & Customer Delivery

• Oversee shipping operations including heavy haul logistics.
• Ensure shipping processes and controls maintain delivery reliability.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to ensure customer commitments are achieved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred).
• 20+ years of progressive experience in industrial plant operations.
• Minimum 5+ years of senior management experience within assembly or heavy manufacturing environments.
• Proven experience launching, scaling, or significantly expanding plant operations.
• Experience in custom-engineered or made-to-order manufacturing environments strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build high-performance teams.
• Deep understanding of operational metrics, plant KPIs, and manufacturing financial performance.

Core Competencies

• Operational execution & plant leadership
• Capacity planning & production control
• Custom manufacturing expertise
• Workforce development & engagement
• Safety & quality discipline
• Cross-functional coordination
• High-growth environment leadership

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Performance-based bonus opportunity

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

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. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

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

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

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*At Securian Financial the internal position title isEngineering Senior Analyst or Engineering Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*

Position Summary:

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys designing, building, and supporting modern communication platforms? Do you like solving complex problems and working with teams that move quickly from idea to delivery? This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

As a member of the Telephony and Contact Center Technologies team, you will design, engineer, implement, and support Securian's enterprise telephony and contact center platforms. This role is focused on delivering secure, scalable, cloud-first communication solutions using RingCentral, NiCE CXone, and Cyara.

You will work closely with Contact Center Operations, Agile delivery teams, and technology partners to continuously improve customer and associate experiences across the enterprise.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design, engineer, implement, and support enterprise UCaaS and CCaaS platforms

• Provide daily operational support for cloud-based telephony, unified communications, SIP services, and IVR solutions

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience engineering and supporting cloud-based telephony or contact center platforms

• Strong understanding of VoIP technologies, SIP, and call routing concepts

• RingCentral and RingCentral Contact Center engineering

• NiCE inContact / CXone administration and development

• Cyara or similar modern telephony orchestration platforms

• Experience designing and supporting UCaaS and CCaaS (including IVRs and contact center workflows) solutions in large enterprise environments

• Solid knowledge of networking concepts related to real-time communications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supporting remote contact center agents

• REST API integrations and automation

• Scripting using PowerShell or Python

• Workforce management, call recording, or speech technologies

• PSTN carrier and phone number lifecycle management

This role plays a critical part in modernizing Securian's communication platforms and ensuring reliable, scalable experiences for customers and associates. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction and deliver compelling solutions that matter.

#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

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. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

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

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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