Associate, Cloud Analyst
Pfizer Inc.
Escazu, Costa Rica
Job posting number: #7279308 (Ref:pf-4919768)
Posted: September 11, 2024
Job Description
ROLE SUMMARY
The Digital Hosting Solutions (DHS) team represents the Digital Center of Excellence (CoE) for cloud infrastructure capabilities, providing foundational public and private cloud services to all business lines, globally across Pfizer. DHS is a high-performing team, focused on delivering secure, scalable, compliant, operationally viable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. Working within Digital Hosting Solutions involves working with the cutting edge of cloud technology within the context of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical organization, at a time when adoption of these technologies is increasing rapidly.
Pfizer seeks individuals that are highly self-motivated, eager to learn, and are effective when working in a team environment. A strong aptitude towards self-development and growth is highly desired.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Cloud Analyst role will work within the FinOps product domain within DHS. This role will collaborate closely with the FinOps product owner, engineering team, and cloud consumers to manage and optimize Pfizer’s cloud environments. Key aspects of this role include analysis of Pfizer’s cloud inventory, improving cloud tagging, and working with cloud consumers to help translate cloud usage and costing information. The ideal candidate will understand cloud services, cloud cost structures, and have strong communication skills to work with Pfizer cloud consumers
Experience with assessing cloud usage and knowledge of cloud cost structures
Understanding of AWS/Azure cloud services
Knowledge of cloud tagging methodologies
Commit to ongoing learning and professional development.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or related field, with experience utilizing cloud technologies.
<2 years of cloud-specific experience with Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure
Candidates must be highly motivated and capable of working independently.
Experience with cloud cost and usage reporting capabilities
Hands on experience with visualization tools such as AWS Quicksight, PowerBI, or equivalent
Hands on experience with SQL, Python or other programming skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
Ability to adapt to changing requirements and constraints
Ability to use creative thinking and advanced problem-solving skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Working knowledge of Atlassian Confluence and Jira is desired.
Demonstrated ability to work in an agile work environment possessing qualities such as a collaborative mindset, adaptability to change, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP, such as Solutions Architect or Cloud Practitioner.
Understanding of regulatory compliance and security standards in the pharmaceutical industry.
Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
Working knowledge of Atlassian Confluence and Jira is desired.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Not applicable
NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Not Applicable
Work Location Assignment: Flexible
EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) & Employment Eligibility
Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, or disability.
Information & Business Tech#LI-PFEPfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.