Azure Platform Administrator

Overview

PepsiCo Data BI & Integration Platforms is seeking a Midlevel Cloud Platform technology leader, responsible for overseeing the deployment, and maintenance of big data and analytics cloud infrastructure projects on Azure/AWS for its LATAM and Global corporate functions (Consumer & Commercial, Sales, Sustainability, Tax).

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Azure/AWS services – Infrastructure as Code (IaC), platform provisioning & administration, cloud network design, cloud security principles and automation.

Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & Automation:

• Implement and support application migration, modernization, and transformation projects, leveraging cloud-native technologies and methodologies.
• Implement cloud infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring cloud environment adherence to security and regulatory requirements.
• Design, deploy and optimize cloud-based infrastructure using Azure/AWS services that meet the performance, availability, scalability, and reliability needs of our applications and services.
• Drive troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis by partnering with global cloud center of excellence & enterprise application teams, and PepsiCo premium cloud partners (Microsoft, AWS).
• Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, customers, and vendors.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources. Write and maintain scripts for automation and deployment using PowerShell, Python, or Azure/AWS CLI.
• Work with stakeholders to document architectures, configurations, and best practices.
• Knowledge of cloud security principles around data protection, identity and access Management (IAM), compliance and regulatory, threat detection and prevention, disaster recovery and business continuity.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $76,400 - $127,850.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 8% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in IT cloud infrastructure, architecture and operations, including security, with at least 6 years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including microservices, serverless, containers, and DevOps.
• Deep expertise in Azure/AWS big data & analytics technologies, including Databricks, real time data ingestion, data warehouses, serverless ETL, No SQL databases, DevOps, Kubernetes, virtual machines, web/function apps, monitoring and security tools.
• Deep expertise in Azure/AWS networking and security fundamentals, including network endpoints & network security groups, firewalls, external/internal DNS, load balancers, virtual networks and subnets.
• Proficient in scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Certifications in Azure/AWS platform administration, networking and security are preferred.
• Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills.
• A high level of attention to detail, excellent follow-through, and reliability.
• Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization.
• Proficiency in Linux/Unix systems is valuable, file system management, and system administration are highly valued.
• Ability to listen, establish rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit or function, as well as with leadership and functional teams.
• Strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical s