Cloud and Infrastructure FinOps Associate

Specialty/Competency: Platform Engineering & Architecture

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 60%

At PwC, our dedicated infrastructure team specializes in designing and implementing robust, secure IT systems that support essential business operations. Our focus is on optimizing the performance and stability of networks, servers, and data centers.

In the Cloud Operations sector, you will play a key role in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring smooth operations and high availability for our clients. Your responsibilities will include monitoring, troubleshooting, and applying industry-leading practices for cloud-based systems.

As someone driven by curiosity, you will be a vital member of our team, adapting to diverse client needs and exciting challenges. Each interaction is an opportunity to learn, grow, and enhance your professional journey while delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to excel in this role include:

• Adopting a growth mindset and taking charge of your professional development.
• Valuing diverse perspectives and showing empathy towards colleagues and clients.
• Developing habits for sustained high performance.
• Listening actively, asking clarifying questions, and clearly articulating your thoughts.
• Seeking feedback and leveraging it for continuous improvement.
• Analyzing data from various sources to derive insights and identify trends.
• Understanding the business dynamics and building commercial awareness.
• Applying professional and technical standards while upholding our Firm’s code of conduct.

The Opportunity

Join our Cloud Operations team to work on innovative cloud deployment projects that will shape the technological landscape. As an Associate, you will engage in client projects, enhancing your technical expertise and forging meaningful connections while navigating a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of IT infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project objectives.
• Analyze data to guide project strategies and decisions.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 2 years of professional experience.

What Sets You Apart

• Preferred certifications: FinOps Certified Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate, Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, ITIL Foundation.
• A background in information technology, either professionally or academically.
• Hands-on experience in engineering and solution architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure as a service.
• Understanding of cloud-native application architecture and microservices.
• Experience with cloud automation and provisioning tools.
• Ability to build data processing pipelines from various sources.
• Skill in implementing AI/ML solutions using cloud services.
• Familiarity with IT Service Management concepts and operating models.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey financial insights effectively.

PwC promotes equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We evaluate candidates based on their qualifications and potential, in alignment with community standards and regulations.

The salary range for this position is: $61,000 – $100,000. Actual compensation will depend on individual skills, experience, and applicable laws. Hired individuals will also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.