Discount Tire · 1 day ago
Senior IT SBS Platform Specialist
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDiscount Tire is a well-established company celebrating over 60 years of growth and is seeking a Senior IT Strategic Business Services (SBS) Platform Specialist. This role involves leading the setup, configuration, and ongoing support of the cloud infrastructure for the Analytics teams, ensuring a stable and secure environment for critical business analytics applications.
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Responsibilities
Architect, design, and implement secure and resilient AWS infrastructure (compute instances, web containers, databases, networking) including high availability and disaster recovery solutions
Own end-to-end lifecycle delivery for cloud infrastructure and platform services, from initial design and build through deployment, optimization, and ongoing support
Drive DevOps and CI/CD enablement, leveraging open-source tooling and automation best practices to improve speed, reliability, and consistency of deployments
Lead the design, deployment, and administration of scalable enterprise cloud environments supporting critical analytics platforms (Databricks, Tableau, Alteryx), with a strong focus on security, usability, and performance
Resolve escalated incidents and complex technical issues, performing root-cause analysis and implementing long-term fixes to ensure platform stability and SLA compliance
Partner with Analytics and Data Engineering teams to support complex cloud infrastructure initiatives and deliver reliable solutions for evolving business needs
Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership, engineering, architecture, and senior technical stakeholders to align infrastructure strategy and execution with enterprise goals
Mentor and train IT and business administrators, promoting best practices in cloud operations, governance, and platform adoption
Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex systems and identify opportunities for modernization and optimization
Provide technical input and documentation to support RFP/RFI responses, including platform capabilities, architecture approaches, and security standards
Maintain infrastructure-as-code standards and implement scalable automation using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation to ensure repeatable deployments
Lead structured cloud technology reviews for analytics environments, evaluating performance, cost, security, and reliability improvements
Develop technical recommendations for enhancements based on system requirements, business priorities, and long-term architecture strategy
Ensure all solutions meet design specifications and uphold enterprise standards for security, scalability, and maintainability
Stay current on emerging technologies and trends, proactively recommending innovations that improve platform capabilities and reduce operational risk
Deliver high-quality work with strong attention to detail, ensuring accuracy, responsiveness, and exceptional customer support for internal stakeholders
Partner with DataOps and Data Engineering teams to support analytics lifecycle management, including platform upgrades, monitoring, and operational readiness
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5-7 years of directly related experience supporting cloud infrastructure, virtualization, and enterprise platform environments
Strong hands-on expertise with AWS services, including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Redshift, Lambda, CloudFormation, and OpsWorks
Experience administering, securing, and supporting enterprise analytics and data platforms, such as Tableau, Databricks, Alteryx, MicroStrategy, Matillion, and Informatica
Solid understanding of operating systems, including Windows Server and Linux/Red Hat, and their performance and behavior within cloud and virtualized environments
Advanced knowledge of DevOps tools and best practices, including automation, orchestration, and CI/CD pipeline enablement
Proficiency with version control systems, such as Git and Bitbucket, including branching strategies and collaborative development workflows
Working knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Shell, JavaScript, or similar) to support automation, operational efficiencies, and troubleshooting
Proficiency in Jira/Confluence, with experience operating within Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to document solutions and communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing competing priorities and multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
AWS Associate-level certification required (Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Administrator)
Linux certification required
Preferred
Microsoft Azure experience preferred
Retail IT experience preferred
Professional certifications are a plus
Company
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