Overview:
PepsiCo Data BI & Integration Platforms is seeking a Midlevel Alteryx & RStudio Platform technology leader, responsible for overseeing the deployment, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure (Azure/AWS) for its AMESA, APAC PepsiCo Foods/Beverages business.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Alteryx & RStudio platforms, ensuring system stability, security, and optimal performance including– Infrastructure as Code (IaC), platform provisioning & administration, cloud network design, cloud security principles and automation.
Responsibilities:
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
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Platform administration and support of PepsiCo’s North America & Europe Alteryx platform North America, LATAM, Europe, RStudio/Posit platform.
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Alteryx platform administration
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Administer and maintain the Alteryx Server, Gallery, and other components.
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Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls, ensuring data security and compliance.
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Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize workflow execution.
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Support the deployment, migration, and troubleshooting of Alteryx workflows.
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Provide multi-level technical support to Alteryx users, addressing issues from basic to complex.
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Perform platform upgrades, patching, and version control with minimal downtime.
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Implement and manage backup, restore, and archival processes for Alteryx Server assets and settings.
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Perform capacity planning to ensure the Alteryx platform can handle current and future workloads.
RStudio/Posit platform administration
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Install, configure, troubleshoot, patch, and upgrades RStudio products such as Workbench, Connect, and Package Manager. Optimize performance, managing user access and security, and automate tasks.
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Build and deployment of R and Python packages, managing dependencies, and resolving related issues.
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Administering RStudio products within a Linux environment, ensuring security compliance, and documenting system configurations and procedures are also part of the role.
Cloud platform administration
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Implement and support application migration, modernization, and transformation projects, leveraging cloud-native technologies and methodologies.
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Implement cloud infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring cloud environment adherence to security and regulatory requirements.
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Deploy and optimize cloud-based infrastructure using Azure/AWS services that meet the performance, availability, scalability, and reliability needs of our applications and services.
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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).
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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.
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Work with stakeholders to document architectures, configurations, and best practices.
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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.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
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At least 4 to 6 years of experience in IT cloud infrastructure, architecture and operations, including security, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role
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Hands on experience in managing, maintaining & troubleshooting Linux-based & Windows-based system & servers.
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Good knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including containers and DevOps is preferred.
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Good expertise in Azure/AWS big data & analytics technologies, including Databricks, DevOps, Kubernetes, virtual machines, monitoring and security tools.
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Good expertise in Azure/AWS networking and security fundamentals, including network endpoints & network security groups, firewalls, external/internal DNS, load balancers, virtual networks and subnets.
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Good knowledge of scripting and automation tools, such as PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible.
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Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
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Certifications in Azure/AWS platform administration, networking and security are preferred.
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Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills
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A high level of attention to detail, excellent follow through, and reliability
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Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization
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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
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Strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical solutions
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Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting
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Capable to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
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Fluent in English language.
