Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in designing, implementing, deploying and maintaining cloud-based solutions on AWS, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.

• Assist with application deployment, ensuring smooth transition from development to production environments.

• Support the configuration and maintenance of IIS for web applications.

• Management and optimization of Oracle Database.

• Provide support for Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, maintenance and security updates.

• Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to the development of best practices and standards.

• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to cloud services, web servers, databases, and operating systems.

• Assist with remediation of security issues identified in Vulnerability Assessments

• Document architectural decisions, processes, procedures, system configurations and technical specifications.

• Provide occasional after-hours support for critical incidents and system maintenance as needed.

• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies related to cloud architecture and system design.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience in Consulting/Professional Services industry

• Basic knowledge of AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, Subnets, Security Groups, etc.).

• Familiarity with IIS and web server management.

• Understanding of Oracle Database concepts and basic SQL.

• Experience with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and challenges.

Preferred Skills:

• AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner) are a plus.

• Experience with scripting languages or experience with Python and node.js is a plus.

• Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices.

With deep functional and sector expertise, paired with innovative AI-powered technology and an investor mindset, we partner with CEOs, Boards, Private Equity and Governments every step of the way – enabling you to shape your future with confidence.

Your key responsibilities

Key expectations of this role include the ability to:

• Help clients improve the workplace experience, by creating more collaborative environments.
• Identify, evaluate, and deploy digital workplace and smart building technology solutions; architect digital solutions to improve asset utilization, manage costs, and improve workflows.
• Redesign CRE management operations using superior IoT-driven digital twin solutions that enable a more productive workplace experience and manage overall cost of ownership.

In order to be effective in CRE, you need to be able to make intelligent and informed decisions about people, places, and technology. You will be an important part of our diverse, talented, and highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile corporate real estate engagements. As a Director in CRE, you will spend your days working on strategic and / or operational corporate real estate issues, while working with practice leadership and client management to deliver innovative solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• Support engagement with current and prospective clients to diagnose their corporate real estate challenges and identify how EY's suite of services, tools, and technologies can best support their needs.
• Manage CRE/capital projects technology, digital workplace and smart building engagements– from visioning to assessment to design and integration, rollout, commissioning, and ongoing support.
• Coach and guide practitioners on functional/technical issues.
• Help leadership build new markets and generate demand for digital workplace and smart building advisory services; provide insight into competitive landscape by tracking and evaluating offerings from established and emergent players.
• Communicate EY's point of view on relevant and current CRE/capital projects technology, digital workplace and smart building topics and trends.
• Manage the creation of proposals, presentations and other client-facing materials and deliverables.
• Analyze and draw insights from complex data sets
• Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports.
• Interact at all levels of the client organization.
• Client-service oriented work ethic, driven by a desire to act.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building capabilities.
• Outstanding listening, written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional ability to present and articulate ideas through storytelling.
• Passion for strategic and creative problem solving.
• Intellectual curiosity and comfort with ambiguity.
• Ability to foster and refresh ongoing client relationships.
• Comfort working across multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and distributed teams.
• Eagerness to mentor and counsel junior staff.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple task assignments.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, Architecture, Business, Finance, Real Estate, Technology or other business-related field and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
• Experience in the technology digital workplace and / or smart buildings arena for CRE and capital projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting consulting practices for CRE/capital projects technology, digital workplace and/or smart building technology, inclusive of analytics, information and communications technology, and broader digital solutions.
• Strong business and technical orientation; ability to develop business cases to support investment decisions and communicate direction to engineering teams.
• Experience with agile methodologies for systems implementation.
• Experience supporting program and project management activities, such as resource planning, schedule development, engagement pricing, and budget management.
• Effective teamwork, networking, and collaboration skills with ability to get things done in a complex, matrixed environment with distributed teams.
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.
• High proficiency with the MS Office Suite of Products.
• You must either reside in or be in a commutable distance to your office location for this position.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs.

Ideally, you will have

• Ability to manage teams focused on CRE/capital projects technology, digital workplace and smart buildings solutions, along with experience related to core technologies in AI/machine learning, natural language processing, robotics, and speech recognition
• Understanding of cyber security technologies and concepts is important, ideally accompanied by design experience
• Working knowledge of the following:

• • Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS)
  • CRE point solutions
  • Capital project management solutions
  • CCTV based access control,
  • Sensor-based access management
  • CAD management
  • Building automation and information management systems
  • Physical asset tracking and management
  • Predictive and preventive maintenance
  • Digital twin for building systems
  • Network infrastructure
  • IoT solutioning

• Knowledge of how to leverage firm-approved AI tools in a business setting, including Microsoft Copilot.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who are highly motivated, analytical, logical thinkers with a passion for real estate and have a very strong attention to detail. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.

Skills and attributes for success

· Perform secondary research using a variety of sources (e.g., analyst reports, market research reports, news articles).

· Executing various analyses (e.g., customer segmentation, market sizing, competitor analysis, macroeconomic forecasting) to support the strategic recommendations.

· Designing and executing in-depth interview guides with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers.

· Analyzing business plans and pro-forma financial models to help identify key assumptions and drivers.

· Managing and directing the analytical efforts of junior team members at the Associate and Senior Associate levels on a daily basis.

To qualify for the role, you must have

· Outstanding academic performance, with a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related work experience; or a graduate degree and approximately 18 months of related work experience.

· Experience in strategy consulting, private equity, investment banking, market research, or a quantitative type of research function.

· Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities.

· Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment.

· Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.

· Willingness and ability to travel, when necessary (approximately 25-50%)

Ideally, you’ll also have

· MBA or graduate degree with at least 18 months of related work experience.

· Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills.

What we look for

We are looking for candidates who have a strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis and the ability to link business strategy to performance. Being a strong team player is critical with the ability to adapt to changing requirements or deadlines in support of our clients’ goals.