MS IT Infra - Azure Administrator - Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Managed Services

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an MS IT Infra - Azure Administrator - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing cloud infrastructure to support seamless operations and availability for clients. Within our Cloud Operations practice, you will focus on provisioning, configuring, and maintaining Azure environments to enhance performance and security. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and uphold professional standards. You will build meaningful client relationships and develop a deeper understanding of the business context, navigating complex situations with confidence.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will collaborate with Software Engineering, DevOps, and Security teams to support cloud-native applications and facilitate smooth deployments. Your responsibilities will include implementing industry-leading practices for cloud-based systems, managing cloud identity and access, and automating routine tasks using Infrastructure as Code tools. You will also focus on cost optimization and security, confirming compliance with standards and conducting vulnerability assessments. This position offers an opportunity to grow your personal brand and technical skills while contributing to the delivery of high-quality client solutions.

Responsibilities

- Managing and optimizing Azure cloud infrastructure to support seamless business operations
- Provisioning, configuring, and maintaining virtual machines, containers, and serverless environments
- Monitoring system performance and resource utilization to proactively address infrastructure issues
- Implementing cloud networking components such as VPCs, subnets, and load balancers
- Utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform to define and deploy cloud infrastructure
- Automating administrative tasks and deployments using scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell
- Maintaining and enhancing CI/CD pipelines for efficient application and infrastructure deployment
- Designing resilient architecture across multiple availability zones to support business continuity
- Configuring and managing cloud backup, replication, and disaster recovery solutions
- Monitoring cloud expenditures and implementing strategies for cost optimization
- Enforcing cloud security practices and compliance standards, including vulnerability scanning and patch management
- Collaborating with Software Engineering, DevOps, and Security teams to support cloud-native applications
- Assisting in troubleshooting and resolving Tier 2 and 3 support tickets related to cloud infrastructure

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5+ years of experience Azure Admin
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Holding professional cloud certifications like AZ-104 or AZ-305
- Migrating on-premises workloads to the public cloud
- Familiarity with serverless architecture and microservices
- Utilizing configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
- Demonstrating proficiency in cloud infrastructure architecture design
- Excelling in cloud performance optimization and cost management
- Collaborating effectively with development and QA teams

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

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