Chicago, IL, USA
3 days ago
IT Systems Analyst

ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is the 5th largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 17,000 employees in more than 550 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As an MAI IT Systems Analyst, you are a member of a highly acquisitive M&A integration team.  You are responsible for the thorough discovery and documentation of existing, acquired technology systems across your assigned portfolio and collaborating with a team of business and technical experts to chart a path for full integration.  The successful candidate will have broad, general IT knowledge to be able to rapidly assess new acquisition IT environments, coordinate with appropriate resources to perform any necessary remediations to bring the environment up to organizational standards, and be comfortable working in a consultative capacity to engage with an array of potential stakeholders while working towards the goal of building a comprehensive understanding of current state operations, requirements, and future integration plans.

Key Responsibilities

Discovery and Design

Serves as technical subject matter expert of project team assigned to acquisitionProactively consults, communicates, and collaborates with internal clients and business units to analyze information needs and functional requirements ensuring delivery of business value within proposed solutionsAssess/document new acquisition IT environment to determine general workstation/server/network/cloud/telephony design in support of planning for multiple, simultaneous integration projects.Work with a mix of acquired internal and 3rd party IT resources to implement defined organizational security standards (i.e. MFA, encryption, patching) and deploying standard tooling for ongoing monitoring, management, and preparation for IT integration.Assist project team with expert general IT and migration knowledge and identify potential migration challenges and pitfallsAnalyze source and to-be IT environments and develop technical plan in accordance with HUB standard practicesEngage internal IT Architectural and Engineering resources as needed to define integration roadmap and ultimately handoff for implementationDevelop innovative approaches to unique conditions that present with each new acquisitionStay up to date on emerging technologies and common practicesAbility to work in a collaborative, deadline-driven environmentStrong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Quality and Documentation

Ensure delivery, quality, and continual improvement of the discovery and design processEnsure current state and proposed future state solutions are properly documented and maintained in a content management repositoryCatalog, classify, and inventory application dependencies according to repeatable methodologies

Key Success Measurements

Quick and efficient remediation of all critical security needs after deal closureClear and comprehensive documentation of acquisition technical current state and proposed future state integration plans

Qualifications

Well-grounded in technology and has a solid understanding of common infrastructure technologies8+ years of experience in technology infrastructure and application administrationExperience working in a matrixed environment designing and delivering solutions for complex people, technology, and process integration programsWorking knowledge with the following technology domains:  network/telecom, email/messaging, Windows desktop, VDI, Exchange OnPrem/365, Azure, and AWSExperience with all flavors of Windows Server Operating Systems, Active Directory, Standard protocols including DNS, SMTP, NTP, NetBIOS, SMB/CIFS, RPC, HTTP, and SSLDeep scripting experience with Powershell or PythonLinux and associated open source experience is a plusAdministrative knowledge of AWS, Azure, ADFS, and Office 365 technologiesDetail oriented with strong organization skillsExcellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

Required Competencies

Strategic Orientation

Understands the business context in which solutions are being developed and designedAbility to clearly articulate the solution needs in context of the business environment, demonstrating a bigger picture perspective

Results Orientation

Optimizes contribution and results versus settling for what is simply most practical, cost-effective, or easiest to executeSets time-bound objectives and activities, and eliminates barriers in an organized, structured, and diligent manner

Team Leadership

Acknowledges and considers different backgrounds and working styles, tailoring style as appropriateOffers an improved way of delivering value when appropriateHas the passion for the mandate that is contagious with other team members while also promoting the highest standards of ethics and compliance

Collaboration and Influencing

Builds trust and confidence with team members to influence decisions as appropriateBuilds meaningful relationships with team members and across functions within the organizationCommunicates complex ideas and open to ideas from othersUses a sound decision-making process and ability to influence through strong interpersonal skills, underlined by superior judgment

JOIN OUR TEAM
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation?  Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment?  Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization?  When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.

Disclosure required under applicable municipal regulations in NY and NJ, as well as the law in Colorado: The expected salary range for this position is $105K to $130K and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Department Information Technology

Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience

Required Travel: Negligible

Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)

HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement is available here at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm .

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