Cloud Automation Engineer

At Gore Mutual weve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now were proudly building on that legacy to transform our companyand our industryfor the better.

Effective January 1 2026 Gore has joined Benevathe countrys largest mutual insurance companyas part of its Property & Casualty operations in Ontario and Western Canada. During 2026 Gore will combine its operations with Unica Insurance Benevas Ontario-based subsidiary specializing in niche commercial and personal insurance creating a stronger more diversified mutual insurer with greater scale and long-term stability.

Every decision and investment remains anchored in long-term benefits to customers members and communities. Come join us.

TheCloud Automation Engineerdesigns builds andoperatesautomation-first cloud infrastructure platforms using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) CI/CD and serverless automation. The role enables secure repeatable and resilient cloud environments through standardized automation self-service capabilities and codified governance primarily in Microsoft Azure with tertiary exposure toAWS.

This role partners closely with Cloud Platform Engineering Security Network and Operations teams to ensure all automation solutions aresecure-by-designprivate-network-first andresilient by default including full lifecycle support forbusiness continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) implemented throughIaC.

What will you do

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) & Cloud Automation

• Design develop andmaintainInfrastructure-as-CodeusingTerraform ensuring infrastructure is reproducible testable and auditable.
• Build andmaintainreusableIaCmodules aligned with platform standards security guardrails and network architecture patterns.
• Implement automated provisioning configuration scaling and decommissioning workflows for cloud infrastructure and shared services.
• Define andmaintaincode repositories following industryBEST PRACTICESand strongcode repository governance
• Design andmaintainBC/DR capabilitiesand recovery environments using Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Automate recovery environment deployment and support validation/testing routines to ensure recoverability and resilience.

CI/CD Pipeline Engineering

• Design implement andmaintainCI/CD pipelinesfor infrastructure and platform automation.
• Integrate testing validation and policy enforcement into pipelines to promote safe and consistent changes.
• Enable repeatable deployments across environments using modern DevOps practices.

Azure Automation & Serverless Engineering

• Build automation solutions usingPowerShellAzure Logic AppsAzure Automation Accounts andAzure Functions.
• Develop event-driven and scheduled automation for platform operations governance processes and operational workflows.
• Implement robust secret management and secure runtime configuration practices.
• Develop andmaintainautomation usingPowerShellPython andBashscripting.
• Useappropriate scripting/toolsto enable orchestration integration validation and operational automation across platforms.

Collaboration and Support

• Work closely with other IT teams to integrate cloud network solutions with existing systems and applications.
• Troubleshooting diagnosing and resolving hardware software and other network and system problems includingrouter switches firewalls wirelesscontrollersand VPN concentrators.
• Maximizing network performance bymonitoringactivity andutilizingobservability tools such as Dynatrace and Azure monitoring.
• Monitoring and maintenance of company-wide AV (Audio-Video) infrastructure such as conference rooms collaborationspacesetc.
• Serve as the on-call network engineering for after-hoursescalation issues as part of the company on-call rotation schedule.

Modern Observability & Operational Telemetry

• Ensure automation solutions are observable and operationally supportable by integrating with modern observability platforms such asDynatraceDatadog and Azure-native tooling includingAzure MonitorandAzure Log Analytics.
• Develop dashboards alerts and operational insights enabling faster detection and root-cause analysis (RCA) by using telemetry (metrics/logs/traces) and platform standards.
• Use modern query languages such asDQL(Dynatrace Query Language) andKQL(Kusto Query Language) with secondary knowledge ofSQL to support troubleshooting insights and automation-driven operations

Security & Compliance Engineering

• Embed cloud security and technology security best practices into all automation solutions (identity secrets least privilege logging secure configuration baselines).
• Partner with Security teams to ensure automation aligns with enterprise security requirements and audit expectations.
• Ensure changes are traceable and auditable through source control anddeploymentrecords.
• Apply a strong foundation in cloud network theory to ensure automation processes are designed with a private networking first priority.
• Ensure automation supports secure connectivity patterns (segmentation routing considerations controlled ingress/egress and service endpoint/Private Link-style design patterns where applicable).

What will you need to succeed in this role

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related field with one of the Certifications:AZ-104 AZ-400TerraformAssociate or Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional
• Minimum of 5 years of experience withbatch scripting languages
• Minimum3yearsofexperience withtechnology process automationusing tools such as Azure FunctionsLogic Apps Automation Accounts Lambdaor Power Platform
• Minimum2years DevOps experience
• Relevant certifications such asAZ-104AWSCloudOpsEngineer
• AZ-400 certification is highly desirable
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Codetechnologiessuch as Azure BICEP ARM or Terraform. Preference to direct Terraform experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with private cloud networking concepts
• Technical Expertise:Proficiencyininfrastructuretechnologyautomationworking withincloud platforms such as AWS Azure or Google Cloud.
• In-depth understanding of system automation scripting technologies using common scripting languages such as PowerShellBashor Python.
• In-depth understanding of high availability disaster recovery multi-site architectureserverless micro-service automation architectureand hybrid cloudservice integrationisa must.
• Infrastructure as Code Knowledge: Strong understanding ofInfrastructure-as-Code concepts and technologies (e.g. Terraform BICEP ARMGit).
• Ability to build Terraform code based on technology infrastructure architecture designs and service catalogue standards.
• Knowledge of Git repository branch strategies and code repo best practices.
• Automation and Integration Skills:Experience withserverless automation tools across hybrid cloud providers to build integration and automation processes based on business need.
• Hands-on experience with serverless automation tools such asAzure Automation Accounts Logic Apps Functions AWS Lambda and Data Factory.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented scripting using common script languages like PowerShell Bash or Python.
• Working experience with vendor API tools for use within automation and integration processes.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve complexmicro-serviceand CI/CD issues.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex micro-service and CI/CD pipeline issues across a hybrid cloud environment.
• Act as SME and tier 3 support for troubleshooting of deployed automation and integration solutions.
• Solving and conducting disaster recovery operations when required
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.

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The expected base salary range for this position is $64500 - $114500. Depending on your relevant experience skills qualifications market conditions and business needs base compensation may vary. You have the potential to earn more through Gore Mutuals discretionary bonus program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.

Please note: This rangereflects the expected base salary for this role but may not represent the full compensation range for all experience and skill levels. During the recruitment process we will discuss and consider how your unique qualifications align with the broader range for this position.

Gore Mutual is proud to offer a comprehensive total rewards package which includes extended health and dental benefits disability insurance retirement plan matching paid time off recognition and perk programs.

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This posting pertains to an existing vacancy that is actively being filled.

Accessibility for applicants

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability we will work with you to meet your needs.Contact usand a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.