Alteryx & Rstudio Platform Administrator

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.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC), platform provisioning & administration, cloud network design, cloud security principles and automation.

**Responsibilities**:
Cloud Infrastructure & Automation
- Platform administration and support of PepsiCo’s North America & Europe Alteryx platform North America, LATAM, Europe, RStudio/Posit platform.
- Alteryx platform administration
- Administer and maintain the Alteryx Server, Gallery, and other components.
- Manage user roles, permissions, and access controls, ensuring data security and compliance.
- Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize workflow execution.
- Support the deployment, migration, and troubleshooting of Alteryx workflows.
- Provide multi-level technical support to Alteryx users, addressing issues from basic to complex.
- Perform platform upgrades, patching, and version control with mínimal downtime.
- Implement and manage backup, restore, and archival processes for Alteryx Server assets and settings.
- Perform capacity planning to ensure the Alteryx platform can handle current and future workloads.

RStudio/Posit platform administration
- 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.
- Build and deployment of R and Python packages, managing dependencies, and resolving related issues.
- 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
- Implement cloud infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring cloud environment adherence to security and regulatory requirements.
- 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.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
- 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
- Hands on experience in managing, maintaining & troubleshooting Linux-based & Windows-based system & servers.
- Good knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including containers and DevOps is preferred.
- Good expertise in Azure/AWS big data & analytics technologies, including Databricks, DevOps, Kubernetes, virtual machines, monitoring and security tools.
- 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.
- Good knowledge of 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.