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This includes monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures.\nIn IT systems administration at PwC, you will work through the implementation, management, administration and advanced troubleshooting of IT solutions. You will be responsible for maintaining the seamless operation of an organisation's IT infrastructure, which includes maintaining servers, managing network configurations, and providing critical support to prevent and resolve technical issues.\nFocused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.\nExamples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:\nRespond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.\nUse a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.\nUse critical thinking to break down complex concepts.\nUnderstand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.\nDevelop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.\nUse reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.\nInterpret data to inform insights and recommendations.\nUphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.\nThe Opportunity\nWhen you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.\nAs part of the Application Support team you will provide critical technical support for cloud-based Tax applications, securing reliability and performance. As a Senior Associate, you will analyze complex issues, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client connections while navigating the intricacies of application support in a dynamic environment.\nResponsibilities\nProvide essential technical support for cloud-based Tax applications\nAnalyze complex issues and propose viable solutions\nMentor junior team members to enhance their skills\nBuild and maintain positive client relationships\nNavigate the complexities of application support in a dynamic setting\nMaintain the reliability and performance of applications\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to address challenges\nUphold service delivery standards\nWhat You Must Have\nBachelor's Degree\n3 years of experience in application support\nOral and written proficiency in English required\nWhat Sets You Apart\n3 years of experience in application support\nExperience with Microsoft Azure PaaS\nSkilled in SQL for issue analysis\nFamiliarity with Kusto Query Language (KQL)\nExperience with Microsoft DevOps and CI/CD pipelines\nScripting experience in Bash, PowerShell, Python\nUnderstanding of ITIL processes\nExperience with monitoring tools like DataDog\nAbility to manage competing priorities\nSkills needed for the role\nThe Storage Administrator - Senior Associate is responsible for advanced support and continuous improvement of outsourced storage services across file, block, and object platforms. 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