Description
Aurora is a fast growing software-focused global business, and we’re looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Lead to take overall responsibility for managing our AWS infrastructure and external Data Centre provision. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring it is secure, cost effective, well managed and meets the needs of the business as we grow. The role will involve working closely with the product development teams to provide leadership, support and guidance to ensure we make the right infrastructure choices, and have appropriate operational focus (e.g. telemetry) in order to effectively manage our increasingly complex cloud ecosystem. You will have significant public cloud experience, having had responsibility for running a large and complex cloud environment using modern technologies and development practices. You will also have hands-on experience with infrastructure as code technologies (e.g. CloudFormation). The successful candidate will work in a creative and intellectually stimulating environment. You will enjoy autonomy, and the opportunity to have a significant impact on Aurora’s Software strategy, ensuring that our Infrastructure meets the needs of this very fast growing, data heavy business.
Key Responsibilities
Own and monitor our cloud infrastructure estate.
Ensure our cloud infrastructure is secure, scalable and follows best practices.
Define and maintain our cloud infrastructure strategy and roadmap to support the business as it grows.
Overall responsible for cost control and optimization through a combination of monitoring, oversight, strategy and influencing product team technical approach and roadmaps.
Define and evolve our telemetry and monitoring approach to help find problems before our users do, and give the insights required to inform our strategy and roadmap.
Line-manage a small team (initially 1 person).
Support InfoSec team in audits (e.g. ISO27001, SOC2), as needed.
Manage supplier relationships with cloud providers.
What we are looking for A strong engineering background with significant public cloud experience (preferably in AWS). Experience leading cloud infrastructure strategy in a modern, complex technology-focused business. Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and skills to implement infrastructure changes (e.g. networking changes through CloudFormation) when required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong business and financial focus.
What we offer Some of the benefits we include are:
Private Medical Insurance. Dental Insurance. Parental Support. Salary-Exchange Pension. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Local Oxford Discounts. Cycle-to-work Scheme. Flu Jabs. At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
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About Aurora Energy Research From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 600 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments.
While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software.
We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
What we are looking for A strong engineering background with significant public cloud experience (preferably in AWS). Experience leading cloud infrastructure strategy in a modern, complex technology-focused business. Exceptional technical and problem-solving skills and skills to implement infrastructure changes (e.g. networking changes through CloudFormation) when required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong business and financial focus.
What we offer Some of the benefits we include are:
Private Medical Insurance. Dental Insurance. Parental Support. Salary-Exchange Pension. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Local Oxford Discounts. Cycle-to-work Scheme. Flu Jabs. At Aurora we will consider all requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: a hybrid model of remote and in-office working and flexible start and finish times. Please talk to us during the interview about the flexibility we could offer and we will be happy to explore the best available option for you.
The Company is committed to the principle that no employee or job applicant shall receive unfavourable treatment on grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
The successful candidate would start as soon as possible. The team will review applications as they are received. Salary will be competitive with experience.
To apply, please submit your Résumé / CV, a personal summary, your salary expectations and please inform us of your notice period.
#LI-OD1
About Aurora Energy Research From its academic roots, Aurora Energy Research is a thriving, rapidly growing company, currently serving over 600 of the world’s most influential energy sector participants, including utilities, investors, and governments.
While we constantly strive to reach new markets and diversify our product portfolio, we are already active across the globe in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America, working with leading organisations to provide comprehensive market intelligence, bespoke analytic and advisory services, and cutting-edge software.
We are a diverse team of experts with vast energy, financial, and consulting backgrounds, covering power, hydrogen, carbon, and fossil commodities. With this, we provide data-driven intelligence to fuel strategic decisions in the global energy transformation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
