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ABOUT NEXTDECADE

NextDecade Corporation is an energy company accelerating the path to a net-zero future and leading innovation in more sustainable LNG and carbon capture solutions, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy. Through our wholly owned subsidiaries Rio Grande LNG and NEXT Carbon Solutions, we are developing a 27 MTPA LNG export facility in South Texas along with one of the largest carbon capture and storage projects in North America. We are also working with third-party customers around the world to deploy our proprietary processes to lower the cost of carbon capture and storage and reduce CO2 emissions at their industrial-scale facilities. By combining emissions reduction associated with our carbon capture and storage project, responsibly sourced gas, and our pledge to use net-zero electricity, Rio Grande LNG is expected to produce a lower carbon intensive LNG for the world.

NextDecade’s common stock is listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol “NEXT.” NextDecade is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview

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

Minimum/preferred experience required for the position:

• 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

Minimum/preferred knowledge, skills and abilities required of the position:

• 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.

Required/preferred education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience preferred

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.