A career in our Software Development and Information Technology Operations practice, within Cloud Computing and Networking services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on the joint business relationship between PwC and Google, HP, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and other cloud based platforms to bring new and innovative services to some of the largest companies. We help our clients adopt the cloud to transform Information Technology, scale and streamline operations and create new cloud based businesses through our strong alliances. You’ll be at the forefront of helping organisations around the globe adopt innovative technology solutions that optimise business processes or enable scalable technology. In joining, you’ll develop and manage integration strategies that helps our clients implement cloud computing solutions related to enterprise architecture, service architecture, systems architecture, and business process management.
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 an 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: • Invite and give in the moment feedback in a constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Identify and make suggestions for improvements when problems and/or opportunities arise.
• Handle, manipulate and analyse data and information responsibly.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in area of specialism.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in the materials I produce.
• Build and maintain an internal and external network.
• Seek opportunities to learn about how PwC works as a global network of firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
Job Requirements and Preferences :
Basic Qualifications :
Minimum Degree Required :
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Years of Experience :
1 year(s) in Technology Consulting
Preferred Qualifications :
Degree Preferred :
Master Degree
Preferred Knowledge/Skills :
Demonstrates some understanding of key Federal Disaster Recovery-related regulations from the OCC, FDA, FEMA, DHS and related industry standards (BS25999, ISO/IEC 24762:2008, NFPA 1600), and how these are applied to the creation, delivery, deployment and maintenance of Disaster Recovery and/or Operational Continuity related plans and solutions across various industry sectors.
Demonstrates individual contributor participation on engagement teams within a professional services and/or consulting environment that sell, deliver, deploy and maintain Disaster Recovery, Operational Continuity and general IT Infrastructure engagement solutions including the following by:
- Assisting with the development of client recommendations directly related to BCP and Disaster Recovery strategy, Disaster Recovery maturity assessments, Disaster Recovery reference architecture, Disaster Recovery planning development and implementation;
- Assisting in evaluating and implementing Disaster Recovery architectures and/or Disaster Recovery solutions;
- Supporting the creation of proposals, RFP response documents, and statements of work;
- Analyzing and reporting on the implications of regulatory requirements and industry guidance on Disaster Recovery programs;
- Assisting in performing risk analyses for IT infrastructure functional areas to identify points of vulnerability and recommending disaster avoidance and reduction strategies;
- Assisting in confirming all systems and applications are properly categorized through the Business Continuity (BC) process and establishing that proper and respective Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) meet compliance and are applied and achieved;
- Assisting in assuring records required for disaster recovery area are identified and properly maintained;
- Participating in engagements focused on deploying and maintaining the Disaster Recovery plans for defined periods of time.
Demonstrates some proven abilities and success with assisting in designing, implementing, and maintaining Disaster Recovery testing strategies and plans including the definition of Service Language Agreements for businesses and vendors.
Demonstrates some proven abilities and success as an engineer or an architect in one or more of the following areas to establish that internal recovery sites are updated and functioning properly: applications, systems (Windows/Unix), storage, database, data centers, and MS Office Suite.
Exhibits ability to participate on crisis management teams for pandemic planning in the event of business interruption.
Demonstrates some proven abilities and success to assist in developing strategy as well as write, communicate, facilitate, and present cogently to all levels of industry audiences, clients and internal staff and management.
Proven ability assisting in the creation of course materials (i.e. instructor and participant guides), presentation slides, practice marketing materials, change management plans, project plans, workshops for various internal and external clients and other audiences. Demonstrated ability to assist in the development of practice methodologies and tools, policies and procedures, whitepapers, and other standard business communications.
Demonstrates some proven abilities and success to assist leading client projects and understanding clients' business and technology in order to participate in the identification, pursuit, and attainment of additional consulting opportunities. Experience in enterprise environments consisting of multiple data centers supporting revenues in excess of $5B.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.