Hubbard Broadcasting Inc., is the parent company of several media companies including Hubbard Television, Hubbard Radio, REELZ, F&F Productions and 2060 Digital. Based in St. Paul, MN, this family-run business has been in operations for nearly 100 years.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategy
- Provide leadership in cloud initiatives: Act as the subject matter expert on public cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure) and oversee the creation of comprehensive road maps and strategies for cloud migration, optimization, and innovation.
- Evaluate and recommend cloud architecture strategies and best practices: Assess and recommend cloud architecture strategies using industry-standard frameworks and methodologies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
- Design multi-tiered cloud applications and services: Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud applications and services, leveraging microservices, serverless computing, and containerization technologies.
- Lead a small team of web developers: Manage and mentor a team of 2-3 web developers, driving key projects from conception to deployment, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
Cloud Solutions Development
- Develop and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions: Hands-on ability to develop and implement cloud solutions on AWS and Azure environments, while optimizing cloud costs through effective cost management strategies and tools.
- Deploy, manage, and operate scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant systems on Azure: Implement disaster recovery and backup solutions.
- "In conjunction with other IT leaders, determine the criteria, operational requirements, and suitability for migrating on-premises systems.
Additional Responsibilities
- Implement and manage DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines: Use Azure DevOps or similar tools to automate cloud infrastructure provisioning and management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like ARM templates and Terraform.
- Monitor cloud infrastructure performance: Ensure optimal resource utilization and implement monitoring, logging, and alerting Ensure cloud infrastructure security: Implement best practices and security controls, conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting: Resolve incidents and problems related to cloud infrastructure in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Resolve complex technical issues and provide training and support to development teams on cloud best practices and tools.
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation: Document cloud infrastructure, processes, and procedures.
- Participate in team meetings and project planning activities: Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Diversity Statement
Hubbard Broadcasting has been committed to representing the communities we serve since our founding over 100 years ago. The same holds true today. We know the best way to accomplish this is by recruiting and retaining top talent from diverse cultures, life experiences, and world views. With dignity and respect, we value YOU and everything that makes YOU uniquely YOU.
Job Overview
At Hubbard Broadcasting (HBI), the Director, Cloud Engineering plays a crucial leadership role in shaping and driving the organization's public cloud strategy. As a key member of the IT leadership team, this role is pivotal in leading the design, development, and management of solutions on HBI's Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Azure platforms. Responsibilities include assessing, optimizing, and managing existing web/application cloud environment, implementing robust security measures, and leveraging DevOps tools for automation.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A technical degree is also acceptable.
- Experience: Proven experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or a similar role, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure/AWS. 5+ years of applicable experience or a combination of education and work experience.
- Certifications: AWS and/or Azure certifications are highly preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Cloud Architecture: Strong understanding of cloud architecture, networking, and security principles.
- Containerization: Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools.
- CI/CD & IaC: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Azure DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
Soft Skills:
- Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work cooperatively and professionally with all levels within the organization.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strategizing & Troubleshooting: Skills in strategizing, advanced troubleshooting, problem analysis, critical thinking, and self-management.
Additional Requirements:
- Stay up to date with the latest Azure/AWS features, services, and industry trends. Participate in cloud-related research and development projects to drive innovation.
- Motivated with the ability to work independently.
- This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. Background check information will be used in a confidential and non-discriminatory manner consistent with State and Federal Law.
Compensation and Benefits
When extending an offer, the company considers a variety of factors such as (but not limited to) the candidate's work experience, education/training & key skills as well as internal peer equity and other market and business considerations.
The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000.
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EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability/vets.
