Sr. Cloud Governance Engineer

Company Description

We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

As a company uniquely positioned to educate, entertain and empower through our platforms, Comcast NBCUniversal stands for including everyone. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, coupled with our Corporate Social Responsibility work, is informed by our employees, audiences, park guests and the communities in which we live. We strive to foster a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where our employees feel supported, embraced and heard. Together, we'll continue to create and deliver content that reflects the current and ever-changing face of the world.

Job Description

The Data and Analytics Team (D&A) at NBCUniversal is looking for a passionate cloud data expert who’s looking to participate in NBCU’s D&A journey to the cloud. Reporting to the AI Governance Engineering Manager, the role will help drive product usability and innovation within the Data Analytics space.

The D&A team is focused on data and analytics strategies for the future. We support NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands - from broadcast, cable, news, streaming service, and sports networks to film studios, world-renowned theme parks, and a diverse suite of digital properties. We take pride in supplying our business groups with data to advise and shape strategic business decisions related to our content. 

As the Senior Cloud Governance Engineer, you’ll work with internal stakeholders, data engineers, visualization experts, data scientists, and other technologists across the business. This position requires a cloud technologist,  with expertise in data analytics, cloud, dev/data ops, and operational processes. If you’re someone with expertise who can balance business acumen and deep technical knowledge, you’ve come to the right place. Here you can drive product transformation and create the extraordinary. Join us!

Responsibilities:

• Build Cloud Tagging frameworks, and work with engineering teams on implementing & monitoring them
• Responsible for developing a robust program for D&A Cloud management frameworks that includes but is not limited to monitoring, alerting, governance model, budgets, change management, cost optimization lifecycle, show-backs, and charge-backs
• Work on Cloud Usage reporting to measure cloud cost-related insights, metrics, and KPIs
• Work on automation solutions for Cloud usage using AWS, Python, Databricks as needed
• Work on Snowflake optimizations at a warehouse, database level
• Coordinate cloud issue resolution with Operation teams
• Setup and monitor data shares, snowpipes for Snowflake projects
• Communicate with leadership on Cloud usage trends, issues, and optimization techniques
• Collaborate with the D&A team to help with Cloud IAM & Role Management
• Ability to write complex SQL to analyze and troubleshoot data anomalies
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity to adhere to NBCU security guidelines
• Coordinate AWS Networking, IP Whitelisting etc
• Participate in the forecasting process; build and improve forecasts and explore trends in cloud spend using internal and external tools
• Work on building Cloud Governance policies, standards, and documentation

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with at least 1+ years working in the Snowflake Cloud environment
• Experience across Snowflake and Cloud-based databases on IAM & Role Management
• Experience in Snowflake Data Sharing, Cloning, Data Exchange, DR replication features
• Experience with AWS, Databricks, and Python
• Experience with GIT development, deployment, and support of data processes and procedures 
• Detailed understanding of AWS, GCP, Azure, and Snowflake resources (e.g. S3, Glue, Blob, EC2, Containers, etc.)
• Experience with Linux & Windows environments
• Proven experience and expertise in Cloud operational monitoring and administration
• Experience with high-volume data processing using Snowflake, Redshift, Databricks, and other relevant cloud technologies and designing solutions for reliability and performance at scale.
• Experience with BI tools 
• Familiarity with cataloging and data governance
• Experience in partnering with Engineering and Product teams on cloud optimization, costs, and their impact on the company’s bottom line
• Effective analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working cross-functionally to roll out and manage large initiatives.
• Advanced SQL, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint skills

Desired Characteristics:

• Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field 
• Prior work experience in media 
• AWS Solution Architect or Snowpro Core certification a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, presentation, and customer service skills
• Proactive, great attention to detail, and results-oriented problem solver

Additional Requirements:

• Fully Remote: This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-NBCUniversal worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $120,000 - $145,000 

We are accepting applications for this position on an ongoing basis.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

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