Senior Cloud Engineer

Grade Level (for internal use): 10

About the Role:

S&PN Enterprise Data Management Team (EDM) is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to join a global team of Cloud Engineers to support our data management platform used for acquiring, validating and distributing trade, operational, risk, financial and customer data.

• Deep knowledge of AWS technologies such as EC2, ELB, S3, VPC, EBS, RDS, AMIs, IAM, FSX, Active Directory, DNS, CloudWatch, Lambda, ECS/EKS, etc.
• 5-8 years of experience in a highly complex technical AWS operations environment with expertise supporting Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 environments.
• Networking administration experience - good understanding of VPN, peering, routing, NACL, ALB/NLB, security groups, access control.
• Experience with configuration and deployment management in a scripting language such as Ansible; knowledge of AWS CloudFormation, Azure DevOps, Terraform helpful for multi server application stacks.
• MS SQL Server - standard and enterprise deployment setup and understanding of HA setups.
• Open to working rotational shifts including weekends and holidays.
• MS Remote Desktop Services - Remote Desktop Gateway and broker configuration.
• Relevant experience as a systems administrator in a systems operations role.
• Ability to work with virtualization technologies.
• Ability to translate architectural requirements.
• Managing cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines.
• Deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault tolerant systems.
• Experience in monitoring and auditing systems.
• Work with engineering teams to identify and implement optimal cloud based solutions for the hosted and managed services platform.
• Be responsible for planning, implementation, and growth of the AWS cloud hosted infrastructure.
• Work alongside architecture and product engineering teams to design and implement scalable software services.
• Orchestrate and automate cloud based platforms throughout the platform team.
• Stay current with new technology options and vendor products, evaluating fit for the company.
• Build and design web services in the cloud, including geographically redundant services.
• Define and document best practices and strategies for application deployment and infrastructure maintenance.
• Knowhow to implement and control the flow of data to and from a service provider.
• Capability to select appropriate services based on compute, data, or security requirements.
• Estimate usage costs and identify operational cost control mechanisms.
• Engage various business stakeholders (product DevOps teams, cloud operations, customers) to achieve objectives.

• University degree, preferably engineering graduate or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills to describe hosted offerings and solutions across a wide range of requirements, conveying different levels from management to clients.
• Proven track record of supporting cloud hosted Windows based applications.

• Strong problem solving skills with a growth mindset and openness to AI powered innovation.
• Excellent communication and cross functional collaboration abilities.
• Capable of managing priorities and meeting deadlines in a fast paced, continuously evolving environment.

• 8+ years of practical experience in AWS Cloud Administration; preferably AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills, and ability to work under pressure.
• Proven experience monitoring, analyzing, and optimizing large scale distributed systems in a cloud environment.
• Background in managing Windows based production systems, network configurations, and server performance in the cloud.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python); bonus if paired with AI based infrastructure tools.
• AWS certification or similar credentials.
• Experience explaining technical concepts clearly to both technical and non technical stakeholders.

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

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We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we can understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all. From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it, we are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

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• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

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