Job Description

Line of Service Advisory
Industry/Sector Not Applicable
Specialism Microsoft
Management Level Senior Associate
& 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.
Why PWC
At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more .
At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm's growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.
& Summary: We are looking for experienced members with: *strong analytical and problem-solving abilities *willingness and to learn new technologies and adapt to changing project requirements *ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines *good verbal and written communication skills *ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
Job Position Title: Senior Associate_Cost Optimization_MS Engineering_Advisory_Kolkata/Gurgaon
Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Management: Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud systems. FinOps: Develop, implement, and maintain FinOps best practices focused on Azure cloud spend management and cost optimization. Knowledge of IBM Turbonomics and ParkMyCloud CI/CD Pipelines: Implement and manage CI/CD in Azure, automate testing, building, and deployment processes. Collaboration: Identify cost drivers and recommend actionable savings opportunities across virtual machines, storage, networking, and other Azure services to Partners. Educate and advocate for cost-conscious design principles and cloud consumption habits to stakeholders Security: Uphold best practices in security, including vulnerability assessments and compliance. Performance Optimization: Enhance system efficiency and scalability. Incident Management: Quickly respond to and resolve incidents. Documentation: Keep detailed records of processes and system architectures. Platform Evaluation: Assess new technologies and tools for improvement. Strong hands-on experience with Azure Cost Management + Billing, Azure Advisor, Azure Monitor, Turbonomics, ParkMyCloud In-depth understanding of Azure pricing models including Reserved Instances, Spot VMs, Hybrid Benefit, and Dev/Test subscriptions. CAF/ Foundation/Landing zone CAF- Cloud Adoption Framework
Strong collaboration skills working with cross-functional teams including finance, operations, and engineering. Cloud Networking Experience (Public/Private IP, Routing, Firewalls, Remote Management tools like SSH, RDP)
Mandatory skill sets:
Mandatory - At least one certification (Beyond AZ-900 is acceptable)
Preferred skill sets:
NA
Years of experience required:
4 to 8 years
Education qualification:
BTech/BE
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills Cost Optimization
Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Analytical Thinking, Apptio, Cloud Administration, Cloud-Based Service Management, Cloud Compliance, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design, Cloud Infrastructure Optimization, Cloud Migration, Cloud Operations (CloudOps), Cloud Performance Optimization, Cloud Service Delivery, Cloud Strategy, Communication, Creativity, CrowdStrike, Dynatrace APM, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy {+ 18 more}
Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No
Government Clearance Required? No
Job Posting End Date

Skills Required