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Line of Service AdvisoryIndustry/Sector Not ApplicableSpecialism Managed ServicesManagement Level Senior Associate & Summary A career in our Managed Services team will provide you an opportunity to collaborate with a wide array of teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology.The Cloud Managed Services Operations team within Cloud Managed Services provides support to run the business including the following: financial management, billing and collections, practice communications, business development and sales strategy support, practice budgeting, utilization and leadership support.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Senior Associate, you\'ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.
• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.
• Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.
• Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.
• Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.
• Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.
• Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.
• Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Job Summary -A career in our Managed Services team will give you an opportunity to collaborate with many teams to help our clients implement and operate new capabilities, achieve operational efficiencies, and harness the power of technology. Our Strategic Program Management Office Sourcing practice will provide you with the opportunity to help organizations balance long term strategies and short-term imperatives to optimize their investments and strategic activity required to achieve the organization's business objectives. We help enhance organizations project and program performance by identifying alternative project approaches, consistently aligning projects with corporate strategy, setting the tone and pace of programs from the outset, responding quickly and effectively to crisis situations and extracting value from agile program delivery. Our team's roles focus on project portfolio management for both people and client management. Additionally, our team processes services such as portfolio, program, and project management which require a diverse range of skill sets needed and growth opportunities for new and experienced team members.Minimum Degree Required (BQ) *:Bachelors DegreeDegree Preferred:Bachelor's degreeRequired Field(s) of Study (BQ):Preferred Field(s) of Study:(B.Tech/BE/M.Tech/ME/MSc)Minimum Year(s) of Experience (BQ) *:Minimum of 6-10 year(s) of experienceCertification(s) Preferred:Certifications for the following are highly desirable: AZ-300/AZ 303 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, AZ-301/AZ 304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design, AZ 400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps SolutionsCertifications in Terraform and Azure DevOps are highly desirable.Required Knowledge/Skills *We are looking for a strong Azure DevOps Engineer specializing in DevOps to join our technical team with primary responsibility to facilitate better coordination among operations, development, and testing functions by automating and streamlining the integration and deployment processes. The candidate must be a self-starter, able to work independently, and can collaborate well with the overall project group.Essential FunctionsLead and manage a team of Integrated Operations Engineers, providing guidance, mentoring, and support.Develop and implement strategies to align integrated operations initiatives with business objectives and requirements.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and system integration.Oversee the implementation and configuration of integrated operations systems, including networks, applications, databases, and hardware infrastructure.Ensure seamless data flow between systems and databases, leveraging your expertise in SQL Database to optimize database structures, queries, and performance.Implement, and manage Azure networking infrastructure, leveraging your knowledge of Azure networking to ensure secure and efficient network connectivity.Develop and implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms to track the performance and effectiveness of integrated operations systems.Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to integrated operations systems, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory standards.Provide leadership and guidance in defining best practices and standards for integrated operations processes and technologies.Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to integrated operations, SQL Database, Azure networking, and Azure storage, making recommendations for their implementation as appropriate.Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure that integrated operations solutions meet their needs.Manage vendor relationships and contracts, ensuring effective delivery of services and solutions.Analyzing, executing, and streamlining DevOps practicesAutomating processes with the right toolsFacilitating development processes and operationsEstablish a suitable DevOps channel across the organizationTechnical Expertise: Demonstrate a deep understanding of Terraform and Azure DevOps, and provide technical leadership to the team in implementing, and maintaining infrastructure as code solutions.Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to DevSecOps, Azure DevOps, GitHub Enterprise, Azure Kubernetes Service, and containerization.Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, architects, and operations teams, to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure and application components.Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and optimization, and drive the implementation of best practices within the team.Client Engagement: Engage with clients to understand their requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.Documentation: Create and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, deployment guides, and operational procedures.Skills and QualificationsBachelors degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field experience. Master's degree is a plus.Minimum of 5 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on Terraform and Azure DevOps.Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Terraform, including infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and version control.Proficiency in Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipelines, release management, and infrastructure automation.Proficiency in Github Enterprise, including Github actions, release management, and infrastructure automationExperience in managing and leading a team of engineers, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to analyze complex technical issues and provide effective solutions.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and engage with clients.Certifications in Terraform and Azure DevOps are highly desirable.Technical experience in any of the following Azure services and technologies: o Azure Resource Manager APIs and Deployment MethodologiesAzure Application Services and Micro Services PatternsAzure ComputeAzure StorageAzure NetworkingAzure Security and IdentityAzure Backup and RecoveryAzure Container ServicesAzure Data PlatformAzure Automation and Log AnalyticsAzure KubernetesDemonstrated skill-building deep technical relationships with executives and technical leads within customer organizationsPreferred Agile with SCRUM experienceStrong experience with Windows and/ or Linux administration within an automation contextExperience with multi-tier application stacksStrong Scripting Experience (PowerShell, Terraform, JSON, Python, etc.)Source Code Management (Git)Certifications for the following are highly desirable: AZ-300/AZ 303 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, AZ-301/AZ 304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design, AZ 400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps SolutionsPreferred Knowledge/Skills *:Demonstrated skill-building deep technical relationships with executives and technical leads within customer organizationsPreferred Agile with SCRUM experienceStrong experience with Windows and/ or Linux administration within an automation contextExperience with multi-tier application stacksStrong Scripting Experience (PowerShell, Terraform, JSON, Python, etc.)Source Code Management (Git)Certifications for the following are highly desirable: AZ-300/AZ 303 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies, AZ-301/AZ 304 Microsoft Azure Architect Design, AZ 400 Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps SolutionsEducation (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 SkillsOptional SkillsDesired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?Government Clearance Required?Job Posting End Date

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