IN_Senior Associate_Azure Infra_GCC_Advisory_Chennai

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**Line of Service** Advisory **Industry/Sector** Not Applicable **Specialism** Operations **Management Level** Senior Associate **Job Description & Summary** At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions. Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences. \\*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 about us . 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. " **Role Overview** We are looking for an **Infrastructure Engineer** to join our **Azure** ‑ **first** **Global Capability Center (GCC)** . This role is responsible for operating, optimizing , and modernizing **enterprise and cloud infrastructure** , with a strong focus on **Microsoft Azure and hybrid environments** supporting global business platforms. The engineer will work closely with global IT, cloud, security, and application teams to ensure **availability, scalability, security, and operational excellence** across production environments. **Responsibilities** **Azure & Hybrid Infrastructure Operations** - Operate and support **Azure infrastructure services** including VMs, Storage, Networking, and identity services - Manage **hybrid infrastructure** integrating on ‑ prem systems with Azure cloud - Ensure **high availability, performance, backup, and disaster recovery** for business ‑ critical workloads - Provide **L3/L2 infrastructure support** , including incident, problem, and change management - Participate in **on** ‑ **call** **rotations** supporting global 24x7 environments **Cloud Platform & Modernization** - Support and maintain **Azure subscriptions, resource groups, networking, and access control** - Execute and support **cloud migration and infrastructure modernization** initiatives - Monitor infrastructure health using **Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and alerting tools** - Drive **capacity planning, cost optimization, and performance tuning** **Automation & Infrastructure as Code** - Automate infrastructure provisioning and operations using **Terraform, ARM templates, or Bicep** - Develop scripts using **PowerShell, Bash, or Python** - Improve operational efficiency through **standardization and self-service tooling** **Security, Compliance & Governance** - Implement **patching, hardening, backup, and DR** best practices - Support **security controls, audits, and compliance requirements** - Follow enterprise **change, risk, and release management** processes **Collaboration & GCC Ownership** - Work closely with **global cloud, network, security, and application teams** - Create and maintain **SOPs, runbooks, and infrastructure documentation** - Act as an **Azure infrastructure SME** within the GCC **Required Skills & Qualifications** **Core Infrastructure Skills** - Strong experience in **Infrastructure / Systems / Cloud Engineering** roles - Hands ‑ on expertise with: - **Windows & Linux servers** - **Virtualization** (VMware / Hyper ‑ V ) - **Storage, Backup, and DR solutions** - **Networking fundamentals** (DNS, Load Balancers, Firewalls, TCP/IP) **Azure & Tooling** - Strong hands ‑ on experience with **Microsoft Azure** , including: - Azure VMs, VNets , NSGs, Load Balancers, Azure Storage - Azure Monitor, Log Analytics - Azure AD / Entra ID basics - Experience with **Infrastructure as Code** (Terraform, ARM, Bicep) - Familiarity with **ITSM tools** , monitoring, and alerting platforms **Professional Skills** - Strong troubleshooting and **root cause analysis** skills - Ability to operate in **global** **,** **follow** ‑ **the** ‑ **sun** **delivery models** - Clear communication and documentation skills **Good to Have** - Experience working in a **Global Capability Center (GCC)** - Exposure to **Azure Landing Zones** , enterprise-scale Azure setups - Knowledge of **DevOps / automation-first infrastructure practices** - Azure certifications (AZ ‑ 104, AZ ‑ 305, etc.) - Experience supporting **large-scale enterprise platforms** **What We Offer** - Opportunity to work on **global Azure-first platforms** - Strong learning environment focused on **cloud and modernization** - Clear growth paths into **Cloud Engineering, Platform, SRE, or Architecture** roles - Competitive compensation and benefits **Mandatory skill sets:** - Azure Infra Networking Monitoring **Preferred Skill sets:** - AWS GCP **Years of experience required:** 5 -8 Years **Education