Instructor - Educational Assessment jobs in Iowa

Position Summary

As Manager, Cloud and Hosting Services, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and support of the Evaluation Systems cloud infrastructure in AWS as well the operations of its on-premises data center.

Using industry best practices, you will work closely with the software development, architecture, and cybersecurity teams to support the automation and deployment of applications and infrastructure aligned with business objectives. You should have technical experience in building infrastructure and applications for security, scalability, resiliency, availability, and recovery. Part of your role will be to help move from a traditional infrastructure deployment model to an infrastructure as code model with automation and monitoring via DevOps.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in cloud infrastructure methodologies and techniques including:

• Design, implementation, and support of infrastructure as code

• Research new cloud technologies and prototype solutions that can be leveraged to decrease costs and increase performance

• Mentor existing staff on cloud computing best practices and technology to drive cloud adoption

• Identify and solve complex problems involving hardware, software, networking, and applications

• Manage a small team of network, database, and cloud engineers

• Monitor and measure system performance

• Perform day-to-day systems administration activities such as user administration, disk management, package installations, and scheduled task development

• Document systems design and processes

• Install and configure infrastructure tools including automation tools, job schedulers, authentication and authorization software, monitoring solutions and backup tools

• Utilize best practices and tools to secure cloud and data center environments

• Participate in an on-call rotation schedule after hours and on weekends

• Respond to end user tickets

Skills and Desired Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills may be acquired

• 10 years of relevant experience in system design, technical architecture, systems administration, and/or software development

• 3-5 years’ experience in AWS cloud computing-based services architecture

• 2 years as a lead or in a management role

• Expert level understanding across cloud and infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end to end cloud infrastructure architectures and designs

• Experience with administration of virtualization systems such as VMware

• Experience with Windows operating system configuration, automation, and management

• Experience with monitoring and analytical tools

• Experience with network infrastructure (firewalls, load balancers, switches, routers, etc.)

• Experience with storage systems (NAS, SAN, object storage)

• Experience with administration of network services (DNS, WINS, TCP/IP, DHCP)

• Experience with certificate management (client certificates, server certificates, certificate authorities, etc.)

• Programming experience (C#, Java, etc.)

• Shell scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash, etc.)

• Excellent technical analysis and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be flexible to meet time demands without compromising quality

• AWS certification preferred

Compensation at Pearson is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific location. As required by the Colorado, California, Washington State, New York State and New York City laws, the pay range for this position is as follows:

The minimum full-time salary range is between $120k - $130k.

This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.

What to expect from Pearson

Did you know Pearson is one of the 10 most innovative education companies of 2022?

At Pearson, we add life to a lifetime of learning so everyone can realize the life they imagine. We do this by creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are on a journey to be 100 percent digital to meet the changing needs of the global population by developing a new strategy with ambitious targets. To deliver on our strategic vision, we have five business divisions that are the foundation for the long-term growth of the company: Assessment & Qualifications, Virtual Learning, English Language Learning, Workforce Skills and Higher Education. Alongside these, we have our corporate divisions: Digital & Technology, Finance, Global Corporate Marketing & Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Strategy and Direct to Consumer. Learn more at We are Pearson.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and also a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to building a workplace where talent can learn, grow and thrive.

Pearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We want a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We strive for a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities.

To learn more about Pearson’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, navigate to: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Pearson.

If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing ppsmhr@pearson.com.

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Job: TECHNOLOGY

Organization: Assessment & Qualifications

Schedule: FULL_TIME

Req ID: 15360