Manager, Platform Cloud Architecture

NBCUniversal • New York, NY

10h • $130,000 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

Manager of Platform Cloud Architecture will lead a team of Senior Engineers and Architects responsible for designing and implementing all cloud post-based deployments of storage, compute and software applications via automation for NBCUniversal O&T. The core responsibilities include (but are not limited to) overseeing development of automated deployment initiatives, integration of the post cloud platform with different cloud providers and existing on-prem services; research and test new SaaS offerings as defined by business needs.

Requirements

• 4+ years management experience preferred
• Ability to work effectively with others across geographical locations
• Must be flexible and adaptable to changing requirements and schedules
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and adept at building relationships with all technical and operational areas across NBCU

Nice To Haves

• BS in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent professional experience
• Avid (Interplay, NEXIS, Media Central Cloud UX and Media Composer)
• Adobe Creative Cloud, third-party hardware and software
• Azure & AWS deployments, VMWare and Teradici
• Building automation using Teraform, Puppet, Packer and Ansible
• JSon, C#, JavaScript, Python and PowerShell
• File encoding using Telestream Content Agent, Vantage and ColorFront
• Archive HSM using Telestream Diva
• Windows domain administration
• File Based Acquisition – ProRes, DNX etc.
• Video Compression – MPEG2, MPEG4/AVC, XAVC, DNx, ProRes etc.
• Video signals - SD, HD, UHD, HDR resolutions, frame rates
• Audio signals – Dante, Dolby Digital, Dolby E, PCM, Dolby Atmos
• Linux administration – preferably RedHat/CentOS
• Network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls, TCP/IP, DNS)
• System vulnerabilities and security issues
• File system administration (NFS, CIFS,SMB)
• File acceleration application using Signiant products

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of engineers across geographical locations
• Define technical cloud Post strategy and long-term roadmap for the platform
• Lead automation initiatives for software and Cloud infrastructure deployments
• Identify areas where automation can improve productivity and drive cost savings
• Oversee cloud and contract budgets and participate in long range planning
• Drive vendors to adopt cloud best practices for automated software deployment and resiliency using cloud native functions
• Define projects to improve systems and procedures through meetings and written updates
• Lead platform upgrade initiatives and develop L2 team to perform those tasks
• Manage L3 escalations for all platform related incidents by communicating with vendors, clients, and other engineering teams to resolve issues and escalate to leadership as needed
• Provide monthly reporting and oversee documentation of platform standards.
• Making sure the team meets all SLAs

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager