Overview We are seeking a Cloud Platform Enablement Engineer to join our team, supporting cloud adoption, automation, and governance within PepsiCos cloud ecosystem. This role is customer-facing, working closely to enabling teams to facilitate a smooth cloud journey by providing guidance, best practices, security compliance, and continuous services excellence. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in cloud services (Azure, AWS), automation, and infrastructure provisioning, combined with excellent communication and collaboration skills to support teams in their cloud adoption process. Responsibilities Cloud Enablement & Customer Support: Act as a trusted advisor, helping teams navigate their cloud adoption journey. Provide hands-on support for cloud resource provisioning, optimization, and best practices. Assist teams in resolving cloud-related challenges, ensuring a seamless experience. Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, CloudFormation, etc.). Implement automated guardrails to ensure compliance with cloud governance policies. Optimize cloud provisioning workflows to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. Cloud Governance & Compliance: Ensure cloud resources align with security and compliance frameworks. Work closely with FinOps, Security, and Governance teams to enforce tagging, cost controls, and security best practices. Assist in NSG reviews, access management, and workload assessments. Cross-Team Collaboration & Enablement: Partner with Cloud Architects, DevOps, and FinOps teams to streamline cloud adoption. Provide training, documentation, and knowledge-sharing to enhance cloud capabilities across teams. Drive continuous improvement in cloud onboarding and self-service experiences. Qualifications 5-7 years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering, cloud operations, or cloud enablement roles. Hands-on experience with Azure or AWS Strong understanding of customer-facing technical roles and ability to facilitate cloud adoption. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, ARM, or Ansible Strong knowledge of networking (NSG, VPC, Firewalls, DNS, etc.) in cloud environments. Experience with automation and scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash). Familiarity with cloud security, compliance, and governance frameworks. Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Preferred: Certifications in Azure (AZ-104, AZ-305), AWS (Solutions Architect) Experience with FinOps and cloud cost management tools. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies.
