Cloud Technology Resiliency Associate

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Cloud Technology Resiliency Associate Role

Title: Hybrid Cloud & Tech Resilience- Experienced Associate

Capability: Hybrid Cloud & Technical Resilience

Management Level: Experienced Associate

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for the Cloud Technology Resiliency Associate position, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1+ year(s)

Preferred Qualifications

PwC values candidates with additional certifications that demonstrate specialized knowledge and expertise:

• 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 and Skills

The ideal Cloud Technology Resiliency Associate will demonstrate thought leader-level abilities and a proven record of success in these areas:

• 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.
• Ability to collaborate with clients to identify critical business functions and their dependencies on IT systems.
• Experience with developing IT resilience strategies tailored to client-specific environments and challenges.
• Leadership in workshops and training sessions to educate client teams on resilience best practices.
• Proficiency in developing and refining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) that integrate technology resilience considerations.
• Ability to 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.
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated Abilities and Success

Successful candidates will also show abilities and/or success in the following technical and operational 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.
• Familiarity with 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.
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 22301, ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL).

The Opportunity as a Cloud Technology Resiliency Associate

As part of the Cloud Operations team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative cloud resilience strategies. As an Associate, you will focus on learning and supporting senior staff while engaging in research and project tasks that enhance your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the chance to build meaningful client connections and deepen your technical knowledge while navigating complex challenges.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Contribute to team efforts by sharing insights and ideas.
• Utilize analytical skills to interpret data and inform decisions.
• Uphold professional standards and the firm's code of conduct.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 1 year of experience

What Sets You Apart

Distinguishing qualifications and experiences include:

• 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).
• Professional certifications like Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), ITIL Certification, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or AWS/Azure certifications related to resilience or infrastructure.
• Demonstrating thought leadership in cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Possessing experience in IT resilience, disaster recovery, or technical risk consulting, preferably in a professional services environment.
• Developing and refining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) that integrate technology resilience considerations.
• Exhibiting proven communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical details into business value for clients.
• Being familiar with risk management frameworks (e.g., ISO 22301, ISO 27001, NIST, ITIL).
• Demonstrating experience with public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud Infrastructure (Network, Server, Storage, and Database) discovery, design, build, and migration.

Key skills/competency

• Cloud Resilience
• Disaster Recovery
• Hybrid Cloud Architecture
• IT Infrastructure
• Business Continuity Planning (BCP)
• Risk Management Frameworks
• AWS, Azure, GCP
• Workload Migration
• Project Management
• Client Consulting