About Nextdecade Corporation
NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future. Leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas and have proposed a carbon capture and storage project at the site. We remain committed to advancing and lowering the cost of utilizing carbon capture and storage and helping companies reduce their facility emissions and achieving their clean energy goals.. NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas. For more information, please visit www.next-decade.com.
Summary Of The Role
Next Decade is seeking a Cloud Engineering Lead. You will be part of an IT Infrastructure team that provides the backbone in ensuring the stability of our enterprise network infrastructure. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing and managing cloud-based infrastructure and services. Additionally, the ideal candidate will lead alignment of cloud strategies with business objectives and spearhead cloud transformation journey. In this role, you will work with the IT leadership team in conjunction with the IT Cybersecurity Team to ensure business continuity and service optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive cloud strategy aligned with NextDecade’s overall IT goals and needs
- Design, build and manage a robust and scalable cloud infrastructure on a leading cloud platform
- Ensure security, reliability and high availability of cloud-based applications and systems
- Facilitate smooth integration between cloud-based applications and on-premises systems
- Develop and implement automated processes for cloud infrastructure provisioning and management
- Stay up to date on latest cloud technologies and trends, evaluating their potential applications within the LNG industry
Requirements
- Experience developing a strategic security plan and solving complex problems
- 10+ years overall IT experience with 5+years of experience working with Microsoft Identity technologies including Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, Windows File Services, and Group Policies
- Extensive experience with infrastructure and server preferably VMware and/or Microsoft technologies
- Develops, documents, and enforces the standards, Advance Active Directory security procedures, and controls for access to ensure integrity of the Windows Systems, Active Directory, and related systems as well as Azure
- Project Management knowledge and understanding of Scrum and Agile workflows
- Desired experience working in a fast-paced Industrial environment with a career track record of engineering, developing, deploying, and maintaining business critical systems in technical expertise including hands on solution development and implementation experience
- Desired experience with LNG and/or understanding of LNG Industry
- In-depth knowledge of cloud computing concepts, services and security best practices around Cloud LZ and Infrastructure Setup
- Knowledge of GPO Admin
- Knowledge of Zero Trust Active Directory, Azure Active Directory, and Group Policy Management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange (Hybrid), Quest Active Roles Server (ARS) are preferable
- Must have deep and thorough understanding of Active Directory monitoring best practices and Azure
- Self-motivated, with keen attention to detail and excellent judgment skills, one who can lead as well as follow.
- Able to integrate and apply feedback in a professional manner
- Team Player with a “can do” attitude with proven leadership, communication, organizational, and strong interpersonal skills. The role requires significant interaction with many different teams across the company
- Strong skills in interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience preferred
Work Environment
This position operates in a professional office environment with occasional work within or outside of a complex construction environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers/fax, filing cabinets, etc.This is primarily a sedentary role; however, the incumbent must be able to stand and/or sit continuously to perform all essential job functions for a full shift.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs. as required in order to lift files, boxes and office equipment as necessary
- Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending, standing on a stool, or climbing as necessary to perform these functions
- While performing the duties of this role, the incumbent may be required to talk or hear
- The incumbent is required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
- Ability to move throughout all areas of each office/site location and facilities
- Able to wear all necessary PPE equipment to perform job functions
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire
NEXTDECADE VALUES
- Safety – We make safety a priority. Everything we do relies on the safety of our people and the communities around us
- Integrity – We do the right thing, and are open, ethical, and fair. We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all that we do
- Honesty – We value truth and honesty in ourselves and others. We honor our commitments and take responsibility for our actions
- Respect – We listen, and respect people, the environment, and the communities in which we live and work
- Transparency – Transparency builds trust. We promote open communication with our people, our customers, and all our stakeholders
- Diversity – We value diversity of people and thought. It takes people with different strengths, ideas, and cultural backgrounds to make our company succeed
NextDecadeprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NextDecadecomplies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
