Principal Cloud Engineer

Job DescriptionExperian IT Services (EITS) is the centralized technology organization that globally supports all of Experian. Our organization is comprised of about 2,000 employees across the globe supporting and improving our business-critical IT environment-ecosystem. Experian IT Services includes Infrastructure Services, Cyber & Information Security, and Enterprise Architecture. We drive growth through reusable technology providing quicker time to market for solutions, increased productivity, and a more secure environment.Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to our clients around the world. We have always believed that data has the potential to transform lives and create a better tomorrow. We are transforming data into something meaningful: helping businesses to manage credit risk, preventing fraud, targeting marketing offers and automating decision making. We have been named one of the "World's Most Innovative Companies" by Forbes for 3 years in a row. Experian has operated at the center of Big Data since before the phrase was coined. Few companies can offer information services on an equivalent scale.In collaboration with Cloud Engineering & Operations organization and related engineering leads you will provide technical lea to build and implement a strategy to transition global infrastructure services (on-prem and cloud) to self-service cloud delivery models.This role help to build Self-Service Platform to deliver compute and storage, virtualization, backup, infrastructure as code and automation platforms. The scope of influence also includes self-service delivery of observability, database, security tools, vulnerability management, and CI-CD. You will partner with peer organizations such as cloud operations, SRE, private cloud delivery, developer platform, and data strategy to deliver an easy to use, secure, self-service approach of cloud engineering and operations to our business and regional partners. Role ResponsibilitiesWork with teams in an agile environment to design, develop, and test Self-Service Private Cloud infrastructure delivery platforms using modern cloud delivery concepts.Collaborate with software engineers and architects to design and implement secure private cloud infrastructure for multiple Experian application environments.Identify and deploy cloud services that meet specific technical requirements.Partner with business teams to define technical requirements for modernization of legacy applications and systems and conversion to infrastructure as code deployment models (CICD Pipelines, Terraform, Ansible)Collaborate with rest of Experian IT Services and Global Security Office teams to ensure corporate policies and security requirements are implemented and followed for all cloud servicesServe as the most senior technical expert on cloud deployed products and infrastructure within the corporate Private Cloud Infrastructure and conversion from legacy traditional infrastructure architectureLeads the design, development, implementation and support of on-prem infrastructure, including compute, storage, backup, network, virtualization technologies, physical and virtual servers.Design, develop, and deploy containerized solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)Create and maintain scalable cloud native architecture, deployable on all major public cloud providers(AWS, Azure, GCP) and Experian Internal Private Cloud Solution (GreenLake)Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.Mentor and set the example for team members to foster a mindset of continuous improvement, professional development, and organizational engagementPerform software engineering activities, including addition of innovative functionalities to the Self Service Platforms product suite, including security standards, troubleshooting, regular maintenance, root cause analysis, issue resolutions, continual improvement of engineering best practicesProvide technical expertise and input into our overall cloud architecture, planning, and designs according to best practicesCollaborate with Product Owners on requirement definitions, process, and workflowQualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science or related experience10+ years' experience in implementing deploying and managing systems and applications in cloud service providers (Azure, GCP, AWS preferred)5+ years' experience in architecting scalable Cloud solutions including compute, storage, databases, and networking10+ years' experience designing, implementing, and supporting large scale on-prem compute, storage, backup and network infrastructure, including physical servers and VMware virtualization technologies.Strong background in Linux OS support (RHEL and SUSE)Demonstrated knowledge of taking conceptual requirements and designing them in the cloud, including systems, servers, appliances, network components, and securityDemonstrated knowledge of various cloud security solutions, including identity and access management, firewalls, web application firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, proxies.Strong experience in containerizing and deploying applications using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and Cloud technologiesStrong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation, such as Terraform or CloudFormation and AnsibleExperience implementing Security Policies as Code levering OPADemonstrated knowledge of FinOps best practices - building cost estimates for cloud resources based on requirements and tuning cloud infrastructure to optimize performance and costSolid knowledge of the SDLC and experience working in an Agile-Scrum development environment. Experience working with a remote Agile teamStrong hands-on experience with cloud servicesStrong knowledge of the different service models offered in the cloud (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, and FaaS)Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-taskingExperience working directly with customers in a support and design capacityExcellent verbal and written communication skillsIt's a Plus if you have:5+ years of backend software developmentCloud certifications (Cloud Solutions Architect, DevOps, Developer, Database – AWS certifications preferred)Development experience using Python, bash scriptsExperience with VmWare virtualization platformExperience with Red Hat Ansible Automation PlatformExperience with Hashicorp Terraform EnterpriseExperience with HPE GreenLake Private Cloud PlatformExperience with Unix AIX and IBM power systemsExperience with OS vulnerability remediation and patchingAdditional InformationThis is a permanent home-based role in Costa Rica. No relocation available.Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work, Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more.Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow togetherFind out what its like to work for Experian by clicking hereExperian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We're passionate about unlocking the power of data to transform lives and create opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. For more than 125 years, we've helped people and economies flourish – and we're not done.We take our people's agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible working, development, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering, making an impact... the list goes on. See our DEI work in action!The power of YOU. We are building a culture where everyone is comfortable bringing their whole self to work. A place where we not only respect our differences and values but celebrate them in a positive and supportive environment.Find out what is like to work for Experian and discover the Unexpected!