Senior Associate Hybrid Cloud & Technical Resilience-Tech Ops

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Senior 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.

In infrastructure engineering at PwC, you will focus on designing and implementing robust and scalable technology infrastructure solutions for clients. Your work will involve network architecture, server management, and cloud computing experience.

Job Description & Summary 

 

PwC’s Hybrid Cloud & Technical Resilience capability helps clients transform their business with innovative technology solutions. It enables organizations to optimize applications and services across various cloud solutions (e.g., public, private, edge, etc.), achieving greater value through innovation while enhancing customer and employee experiences. 

 

As a Senior Associate, you'll join a team solving complex business issues, focusing on hybrid cloud solutions and IT system resilience from strategy to execution. This role requires technical knowledge and strong client engagement skills. PwC Professional responsibilities at this level include but are not limited to: 

 

• Foster a collaborative environment where people and technology excel together. 

• Contribute to open discussions with teams, clients, and stakeholders to build trust. 

• Understand basic infrastructure technologies and be eager to learn more. 

• Adhere to the firm's code of ethics and business conduct. 

Job Requirements and Preferences: 

 

Basic Qualifications: 

 

Minimum Degree Required:  

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field. 

 

Minimum Years of Experience: Will Reflect 4 years [Aligned to all requisitions] 

2-3 years of relevant experience designing and delivering public, private, hybrid, or multi-cloud solutions and migrating applications and services to these hosting environments with a focus on modernization, disaster recovery and resilience.   

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

 

Certification(s) Preferred: 

• Certification(s) from a leading cloud service provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) 

• Certification(s) from a leading on-premises infrastructure provider (VMware, Nutanix Microsoft, RedHat, NetApp, EMC, Cisco, Arista) 

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) 

• ITIL Certification 

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) 

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) 

• AWS or Azure certifications related to resilience or infrastructure 

 

 

Preferred Knowledge/Skills: 

 

Demonstrates thought leader-level abilities with, and/or a proven record of success directing efforts in the following areas: 

 

• Demonstrates experience with public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud Infrastructure (Network, Server, Storage, and Database) discovery, design, build, and migration; 

• AWS, Azure, GCP certification; 

• Experience with private and public, private, and/or hybrid cloud architectures with migration and infrastructure/application migration modernization experience; 

• Experience in IT resilience, disaster recovery, or technical risk consulting, preferably in a professional services environment; 

• Collaborate with clients to identify critical business functions and their dependencies on IT system; 

• Experience with developing IT resilience strategies tailored to client-specific environments and challenges; 

• Lead workshops and training sessions to educate client teams on resilience best practices. 

• Develop and refine Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) that integrate technology resilience considerations; 

• Recommend and configure tools and processes to enhance client resilience capabilities, including backup and recovery solutions; 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business value for clients; and,  

• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment 

 

 

Demonstrates abilities and/or success in the following areas: 

 

• Architectural and/or engineering exposure to Windows, Linux, UNIX, VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, XenServer, Oracle DB, SQL Server, IIS Server, SAN, NAS, and other on-premises hosting technologies; 

• Workload migration and automation toolsets (CloudEndure, Azure, Turbonomics, Python, TerraForm, etc.); 

• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure (e.g., cloud systems, networks, and cybersecurity); 

• Experience with resilience tools, such as disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS), backup platforms, or monitoring solutions; and,  

• Familiar with risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 22301, ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL). 

 

Travel Requirements 

50% 

 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Cloud Virtualization, Communication, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Creativity, Data Infrastructure, DevOps Practices, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Hardware Troubleshooting, Inclusion, Infrastructure Architecture, Infrastructure Management, Infrastructure Monitoring, Infrastructure Optimization, Infrastructure Services, Infrastructure Support, Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure {+ 18 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

Yes

Job Posting End Date