Azure/aws Platform Administrator- Automation/toil Reduction

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 North America PepsiCo Foods/Beverages business.

**Responsibilities**:

- Spearheads automation of routine tasks across cloud infrastructure using tools like Terraform, PowerShell, or Python—minimizing manual intervention and improving consistency.
- Champions toil reduction strategies, implementing self-service workflows and auto-remediation to boost system resilience and free up resource capacity.
- Drive toil reduction initiatives by leveraging infrastructure-as-code, scripting, and self-healing solutions to enhance system reliability and agility.
- Implement cloud infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring cloud environment adherence to security and regulatory requirements.
- 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 TF, 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.

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.
- Proven experience managing cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP) with strong proficiency in automation tools like Terraform, Ansible, or PowerShell.
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code to streamline operations and reduce manual effort.
- Ability to design and implement toil-reduction strategies, including self-healing systems, observability, and proactive alerting mechanisms.
- 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
- 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 solutions
- Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting
- Capable to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment.
- Fluent in English language.