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If you're passionate about being part of a dynamic organization that enables a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales to drive innovation and adopt new technologies that deliver business results, then Nationwide's Technology team could be the place for you! At Nationwide, "on your side" goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we're looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

We are seeking a Consultant, Technology Engineer to join the Desktop Engineering team within PC Services Physical DWTR. This role is accountable for the technical authority on endpoint build provisioning (Autopilot/OSD), secure configuration, complex policy management and modern device management across the enterprise. This role serves as a key technical owner for enterprise endpoint products and services, ensuring the stability, security, and continuous improvement of the Windows endpoint platform.

This role requires a strong expertise in endpoint operations and vendor-supported technologies, including Microsoft Intune, policy management, endpoint compliance, patch management, workstation certificate management (Keyfactor SCEP enrollment for Intune) and related endpoint tooling. The role is accountable for the enterprise Windows build strategy, including Autopilot, OSD, secure configuration standards (CIS benchmarking/CSOC compliance). Experience in PowerShell scripting is a plus. Run book documentation and CMMI ownership of accountable services, will also be required.

Additional responsibilities include production support, incident, request, problem, and change management; operational ownership of endpoint engineering services; participation in team on-call rotations, including after-hours P0/P1 support; daily operational communications; and collaboration across infrastructure, security, and support teams to maintain reliable endpoint services. This position also serves as a trusted consultant to business and technology stakeholders on endpoint-related initiatives and managing policy to support AI endpoint functions.

This role will work a hybrid schedule coming into the Columbus, Ohio office 2 days per week on Wednesday & Thursday.

It is our intention to fill this role in Columbus, Ohio. However, on occasion, applications who bring critical industry skills and relevant experience may be considered.

Job Description Summary

If you're enthusiastic about delivering secure technology solutions to support a company providing extraordinary care to its customers, then Nationwide Technology is the place for you. Nationwide's industry-leading technology workforce embraces an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. If that sounds like something you aspire to, we want to hear from you!
As a Consultant, Technology Engineer, you deliver standard and custom supportable technology products. The solutions you build are based on Nationwide's architectural standards, technology roadmaps, industry trends and business requirements. You'll focus on collaboration, data, systems, storage, middleware, network, security and contact center technology products. You'll also be accountable for the operational aspects and management for the above products according to the business requirements and defined service level agreements (SLAs).

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• CollaborateswithTechnology Architecture professionalstodeveloptechnologyproductroadmaps.

• Responsible for applying secure software and systems engineering practices throughout the delivery lifecycle to ensure our data and technology solutions are protected from threats and vulnerabilities.

• Designsandimplementsstandardbuilds/templatesforalltechnologyplatforms.

• Drivesproductimprovementsthroughoptimization,enhancementsandtheimplementation of new features andfunctions.

• WorkscontinuouslywithotherTechnologyEngineeringteamsandTechnology Architectureto ensure the success of products.

• Conducts"proofof concept"labsforenhancements,newsolutionsandcompetitive bake-offs.

• Designsstandardandcustomtechnologysolutionsfor businesspartnerprojects,includingpre- productiontesting,performancetuning,handoffsandcertification.

• Conductsproactiveandreactivemonitoringtodetect,predictandresolveabnormal conditions in theenvironment.

• Collaborates with vendors to help drive design innovation inproductenhancements and improvements.

• Executes on production engineering processes, incident management, rootcauseanalysis,problemmanagement,changemanagement,release management and knowledgemanagement.

• Providescomplexproductionsupportforalltechnologyplatforms.

• Provides oversight for technical labs and developmentenvironments.

May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationships: Reports to AVP, Director or Manager Technology Engineering Manager/Technology Product Manager.

Typical Skills and Experiences:

Education: Undergraduate studies in computer science, management information systems or a related field is preferred.

License/Certification/Designation: Technology certifications or designation are not required, but encouraged (i.e., AWS, Azure, scripting and development languages, delivery methods, security).

Experience: Six years or more experiencewiththemostcomplexintegrated solutionswith an ability to design and develop and modify new and existing solutions for specialized needs. Experiencewithmultipletechnologiesandwithinoneormoredomains. Experience with automation of deployment of solution configurations. Experienceintraining/guidingless experienced staff. Experience with solutions: IaaS, PaaS, SaaSand package solutions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Strong communication skills, knowledge of planning, management and execution of Accelerated Solutions Deliver framework, Information Security acumen. Influencing, negotiating and priority setting needed. Insurance/financial services industry knowledge a plus.

Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.

Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the Vice President and HR Business Partner.

Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.

Job Conditions:

Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)

Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Some travel maybe required.

ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.

Benefits

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage,paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.

Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES:

We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is subsequently hired as a result of the referral or through other means.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. If a Sales job, Sales Incentives, based on performance goals are possible in addition to this range. Note on Compensation for Part-Time Roles: Please be aware that the salary ranges listed below reflect full-time compensation. Actual compensation may be prorated based on the number of hours worked relative to a full-time schedule.The national salary range for Consultant, Technology Engineer : $118,000.00-$222,000.00The expected starting salary range for Consultant, Technology Engineer : $118,000.00 - $178,000.00