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S&P Global

Associate Director, Cloud Engineering - AWS (Remote)

S&P Global, Trenton, New Jersey, us, 08628


About the Role:Grade Level (for internal use):

12The Team:

S&P Dow Jones Indices is seeking an Associate Director, Cloud Engineering (AWS) to be a key player in the Infrastructure Engineering team to manage the systems administration of AWS Cloud environment used for running index applications. This role requires a seasoned engineer who works effectively, both independently as well as collaboratively, in a team environment.

Responsibilities and Impact:Administer AWS infrastructure including compute, network and storage resources.Provision compute instances in AWS and manage resource utilization.Engineer storage solutions and content replication to meet performance requirements.Engineer network solutions in AWS and establish connectivity to data centers.Develop Linux & Ansible scripts to deploy systems configurations on the Cloud.Deploy security patches and upgrades on RedHat Linux Operating Systems.Configure core services like DNS, LDAP, syslog, mail, etc.Deploy RDS/Aurora database instances and coordinate with DBA teams.Deploy managed services in AWS for Kinesis, ElasticSearch, API Gateway, etc.Deploy Machine Learning solutions using AWS SageMaker.Orchestrate container deployment using ECS, EKS.Deploy systems monitoring and reporting solutions.Recommend hardware and right-sizing infrastructure.Coordinate implementation of Firewall rules and routing changes.Investigate latency issues, network packet drops, and system performance issues.Address security vulnerabilities in infrastructure.Participate in Risk Assessment reviews and audits.Implement highly available & fault-tolerant solutions to withstand system failures.Maintain network diagrams, systems installation configuration & guides, support procedures and runbook.Manage and execute disaster recovery plans, coordinate change control process, and obtain approvals.Respond to critical production issues and provide immediate workarounds to maintain business continuity.

Compensation/Benefits Information:

(This section is only applicable to US candidates)

S&P Global states that the anticipated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $200,000. Final base salary for this role will be based on the individual’s geographic location, as well as experience level, skill set, training, licenses and certifications.

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan.

This role is eligible to receive additional S&P Global benefits. For more information on the benefits we provide to our employees, please click here.

What We’re Looking For:Basic Required Qualifications:Experience working with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google).Experience in System Administration on RedHat Linux or Unix.Experience in setting up virtual machines & provisioning storage.Experience in building network solutions.Experience working in data centers or deployment of large-scale IT infrastructure.Experience in system monitoring using Nagios, Splunk, Datadog or other products.Hands-on experience in troubleshooting production issues and meeting critical SLAs.Excellent communication skills are essential, with strong verbal and writing proficiencies.

Additional Preferred Qualifications:12 years of relevant work experience desired.4 years in AWS Cloud environment.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices:At S&P Dow Jones Indices, we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets, we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data, and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. More assets are invested in products based upon our indices than any other index provider in the world. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios, and developing investment strategies.S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE:

SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity, and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji.#J-18808-Ljbffr