Infrastructure & Operations Compute Lead

Overview Applications are invited for the permanent position of Infrastructure & Operations Compute Lead within the PCGS IT team based in Carrigaline, Cork. We are the concentrate team in PepsiCo (PGCS) working across the Beverage, Nutrition and Snacks categories to deliver concentrate for many of PepsiCo’s mega brands including Gatorade, 7Up and Pepsi. We are at the heart of PepsiCo products, sourcing ingredients to manufacture more than 1,200 recipes for our brands. We are a global organisation, situated in 16 locations across 9 countries offering careers in various functions from Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, R&D, HR and IT. We want team members who can collaborate in our fast-paced global organisation and are passionate about creating and delivering much-loved household brands to markets across the world. As part of this role, you will be responsible for the Compute IT Operations and Delivery for PGCS. You will support PGCS plants in several countries as part of this global role. Your team will include 2 contract resources, and 3rd party suppliers working in a managed services contract. As a global leader, you will ensure the IT infrastructure fully supports PGCS operating business needs and is maintained to PepsiCo IT global standards. You will be responsible for Compute Delivery to PGCS including, IT-OT and IT delivery to Engineering programs and plant/field operations and delivery for PGCS. You will have the opportunity to interact on an on-going basis with the IT leads in PGCS and with other global /sector CTO counterparts throughout PepsiCo. Responsibilities Primary Accountabilities Responsible for all PGCS compute IT CTO operations and delivery. Manage delivery of infrastructure components for multiple projects. Create Technical Requirements documentation based on Projects requirements. Work with vendors to obtain cost and lead time estimates, presenting those to project teams for execution approval. Coordinate technical activities between multiple vendors and PepsiCo project teams Responsible for forecast to PGCS plants for capital expenditure based on Technology Lifecycle Management (TLM) Engagement with Enterprise Services, CISO, PMO, plant IT teams and PGCS business. Manage the operating systems of this key infrastructure to ensure patching/security compliance with PepsiCo standards. Maintain security compliance through vulnerability management (patching coordination, security hardening) Act as recovery manager for critical incidents. Manage the DR tests for key infrastructure. Provide technical input on draft designs for project proposals. Provide reporting on current Infrastructure, projects, vulnerabilities, and plan to remediate where possible. Support local controls compliance requirements as they relate to Compute. Support Project Teams through execution with guidance/support for technical troubleshooting Create and manage service requests & change requests; aligning downtime with business when required Drive strategic infrastructure projects for PGCS using PepsiCo best practice and industry standards Qualifications Essential Criteria: In-depth technical knowledge in Compute Infrastructure & associated operating systems. (Server, Storage, SAN) OS - Strong Windows Administration skills / Basic Linux skills desirable Broad knowledge of Network, End user, mobile and OT technologies and security-related IT technologies. Networking – good knowledge of Networks with a familiarity of Firewalls from a compute perspective Strong understanding of manufacturing environment and broad range of business-facing engagement and experience Knowledge with IT Resiliency concepts, infrastructure, and application high availability Cyber Security concepts such as risk assessments, data protection, identity management Familiar with IT Operating & Support Models Virtualization – VMWare vSphere and ESXi clustering Backup and Recovery - Good knowledge of B&R principles, backup schedules and recovery techniques Disaster Recovery principles, planning, co-ordination, and execution Operational Readiness Testing Familiarity with the following technologies Vulnerability Management (Patching, hardening) Enterprise Storage (Dell Technologies) Citrix knowledge desirable Database familiarity (SQL Server and Oracle) IT in Manufacturing environments Service-Now as a platform Symantec DCS BigFix Powerbroker Strong vendor management capability Degree/Masters in IT/BIS or relevant industry experience PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales. Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the centre of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com. For the purposes of external advertising, we have called this role an Infrastructure & Operations Compute Lead. However please note that the internal job title the successful candidate will have will be CTO Senior Analyst.
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