Overview PepsiCo Data BI & Integration Platforms is seeking an experienced Informatica certified professional, for managing and maintaining the Informatica platform – Data Integration – ensuring its smooth operation and security. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience and deep expertise in platform administration, troubleshooting, and advanced configuration of following Informatica platforms, on on-premises and cloud (AWS/Azure): Informatica Power Center. Informatica Cloud Data Integration (IICS). Informatica Data Integration Hub (DIH). Responsibilities Informatica platform administration Patching and Upgrades Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution Identifying and resolving platform and data integration job/mappings issues – including performance degradation, connectivity problems, and security breaches. Participating in project planning and change management, including root cause analysis for issues. On-Call Support: Providing on-call support for production environments. Documentation Creating and maintaining documentation of configuration changes, system processes, and troubleshooting procedures. Collaboration Working closely with development, operations, and other teams to support application lifecycle management and ensure smooth operation. Providing support and guidance to users working with the Informatica platform. Installation and Configuration Installing, configuring, and upgrading Informatica software and related infrastructure. Managing repository maintenance, scheduling, grid management, and version control. Configuring and managing the CDI service, including runtime environments, connections, and mappings. Performance Tuning and Optimization Identifying and recommending/implementing performance optimization strategies of Informatica platform and jobs, workflows, and mappings. Security Administration Managing user accounts, roles, and permissions. Configuring security settings, including LDAP and SSL for authentication, enabling Single Sign-on. Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and policies. Automation and Scripting Developing and implementing scripts to automate routine platform tasks and manage the various environments, including integration with Elastic, Splunk and ServiceNow. Developing and implementing automation strategies, including CI/CD pipelines, and analyzing processes for improvements. Monitoring and Alerting Monitoring the Informatica platform for performance, capacity, and availability, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies. Cloud Infrastructure & Automation Implement and support application migration, modernization, and transformation projects, leveraging cloud-native technologies and methodologies. Implement cloud infrastructure policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring cloud environment adherence to security and regulatory requirements. Deploy and optimize cloud-based infrastructure using Azure/AWS services that meet the performance, availability, scalability, and reliability needs of our applications and services. Drive troubleshooting of cloud infrastructure issues, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis by partnering with global cloud center of excellence & enterprise application teams, and PepsiCo premium cloud partners (Microsoft, AWS). Establish and maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including business leaders, developers, customers, and vendors. Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning and management of cloud resources. Write and maintain scripts for automation and deployment using PowerShell, Python, or Azure/AWS CLI. Work with stakeholders to document architectures, configurations, and best practices. Knowledge of cloud security principles around data protection, identity and access Management (IAM), compliance and regulatory, threat detection and prevention, disaster recovery and business continuity. Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience. 8 to 10 years of experience in Informatica platform architecture, operations and security, with at least 8 years in a technical leadership role. Extensive hands-on experience with Informatica platform setup and management: Power Center, IICS, DIH. Certifications in Informatica platform administration like Cloud Data Integration Administration, Informatica Data Integration Hub Administrator, Informatica PowerCenter Administrator, Strong hands-on experience with Windows and Linux administration skills. Extensive hands-on experience with Informatica Cloud Data Integration (CDI): including mapping design, task configuration, and runtime environment management. Strong hands-on experience with SQL queries (DML) and database management (Oracle, SQL Server). Strong understanding of data integration concepts: including ETL, data warehousing, and data quality. Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, design, and deployment principles and practices, including microservices, serverless, containers, and DevOps. Proficient in scripting and automation tools, such as Bash, PERL, PowerShell, Python, Terraform, and Ansible. Strong expertise in Azure/AWS Databricks platform administration, DevOps, Kubernetes, virtual machines, monitoring and security tools. Strong expertise in Azure/AWS networking and security, including network endpoints & network security groups, firewalls, external/internal DNS, load balancers, virtual networks and subnets. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Strong self-organization, time management and prioritization skills A high level of attention to detail, excellent follow through, and reliability Strong collaboration, teamwork and relationship building skills across multiple levels and functions in the organization Ability to listen, establish rapport, and credibility as a strategic partner vertically within the business unit or function, as well as with leadership and functional teams Strategic thinker focused on business value results that utilize technical solutions Strong communication skills in writing, speaking, and presenting Capable to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment. Fluent in English language.