Cloud & Infrastructure - FinOps - Experienced Associate

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Platform Engineering & Architecture

Management Level
Associate

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in infrastructure focus on designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support business operations. They enable the smooth functioning of networks, servers, and data centres to optimise performance and minimise downtime.

Those in cloud operations at PwC will focus on managing and optimising cloud infrastructure and services to enable seamless operations and high availability for clients. You will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing industry leading practices for cloud-based systems.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cloud Operations team you will engage in innovative cloud deployment projects that shape the future of technology. As an Associate you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements while developing your skills in cloud technologies and IT infrastructure. This role offers a unique chance to build meaningful client connections, enhance your technical knowledge, and grow your personal brand in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

- Contribute to the development of IT infrastructure solutions

- Work with team members to achieve project goals

- Analyze data to inform project decisions and strategies

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- At least 2 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Certification(s) preferred: FinOps Certified Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional, Azure Administrator Associate or Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, ITIL Foundation or Managing Professional

- Working professional or academic background in information technology preferred

- Demonstrating hands-on engineering and solution architect skills

- Developing knowledge in cloud infrastructure as a service

- Understanding cloud-native application architecture and microservices

- Working with cloud automation and provisioning tools

- Building data processing pipelines from multiple sources

- Implementing AI/ML solutions using cloud services

- Knowledge in IT Service Management and operating models

- Possessing proven communication and presentation skills to convey financial insights to technical and executive audiences

Travel Requirements
Up to 60%

Job Posting End Date

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The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: