San Francisco Technology Consulting Consultant - 2027
$75,000–$92,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Compile and analyze data, document findings, and communicate insights to support client engagements across technology, AI, and risk domains. Collaborate with project teams to deliver high-quality solutions for complex business problems while managing time and priorities effectively. Interact with client and project personnel to develop professional relationships grounded in trust, contributing to collective team results. This entry-level role is part of Protiviti's Foundations program, designed to equip consultants with technical aptitude and coaching to become future leaders. Consultants rotate through various projects in areas such as Business Platform Transformation, Enterprise Data & AI, Microsoft, Security, and Technology Risk.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Data Science, Decision Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Information Technology, Internet of Things, Applied Math, Machine Learning, Quantum, or other technology majors)
- Visa Status: All applicants applying for U.S. job openings need authorization to work in the United States for Protiviti without sponsorship now or in the future
- Experience solving problems using AI-powered productivity and collaboration tools (i.e. Microsoft Copilot, GenAI, etc.)
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to apply critical thinking skills and innovation to client engagements across various industries
- Technical proficiency aligning to assigned capability area
- Understanding of any of the major Business Intelligence reporting tools, such as Power BI, BusinessObjects, Cognos, Microstrategy, Tableau, QlikView, or SSRS
- Competency working within a Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle, TeraData, or other major database management systems
- Entry-level proficiency with domain management strategies, network segmentation, firewalls, and middleware tools
- Introductory knowledge of internal control frameworks or knowledge of IT controls, with particular experience to understand IT and Business/technology risks
- Familiarity of technology project risks and strategies for managing and mitigating
- Knowledge of security-related topics such as authentication, entitlements, identity management, data protection, data leakage prevention, validation checking, encryption, hashing, principle of least privilege, software attack methods, and data storage
- Familiarity with core ERP (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Workday) and system implementation concepts, including business process mapping, technical design documentation, data migration, testing support
- Foundational understanding of cybersecurity, resilience, and risk management frameworks and industry regulation
- Exposure to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern customer technology environments
- Strong analytical and data manipulation skills using Excel, PowerBI, or similar tools to support reporting and insights
- Ability to synthesize research, develop clear documentation, and communicate findings effectively in team settings
- Experience working with data for AI or automation use cases, data cleaning and model support
- Ability to apply AI tools to enhance work efficiency, stream analysis, and improve project delivery
- Must be available for weekend shifts
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Programming skills such as Python, Java, JavaScript, etc. are preferred
- Drive towards obtaining professional technical certifications and a strong academic background
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