Senior Associate - Project Management

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.

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.

Job Description & Summary:. We are seeking a professional to join our Cybersecurity and Privacy services team, where you will have the opportunity to help clients implement effective cybersecurity programs that protect against threats, drive transformation, and foster growth. As companies increasingly adopt digital business models, the generation and sharing of data among organizations, partners, and customers multiply. We play a crucial role in ensuring that our clients are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrating and managing new or existing technology systems, and enhancing their cybersecurity investments.

Responsibilities:

Experience Required 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity and/or network operations. Job Role Overview SOC Monitoring Responsibilities • Monitor and respond to security alerts from various tools and systems (e.g., SIEM, EDR, DLP). • Perform threat and vulnerability analysis, triage, and escalation. • Investigate, document, and report cybersecurity incidents. • Analyze and identify emerging security trends, risks, and threats. • Provide expert recommendations on mitigation strategies. • Assist in developing and maintaining disaster recovery and incident response plans. • Collaborate with internal teams to initiate and implement corrective actions for identified vulnerabilities and threats. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cybersecurity threats, technologies, and best practices. NOC Monitoring Responsibilities • Monitor network performance using performance monitoring tools. • Identify and troubleshoot network incidents and outages. • Escalate complex network issues as needed. • Recommend improvements based on performance analytics. • Assist in maintaining network documentation and infrastructure inventories. • Participate in incident response and root cause analysis for network issues. • Support implementation of best practices for network health and reliability. Key Skills • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Familiarity with SOC processes, playbooks, and tools. • Network fundamentals and hands-on knowledge of monitoring tools. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.

Mandatory skill sets:

Proven understanding and hands-on experience with relevant security and network monitoring tools (e.g., SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, routers, performance monitoring systems).

Preferred skill sets:

Not mandatory but preferred certifications include: - CompTIA Security+ - CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) - CCNA / CCNP - Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) - Any relevant network/security vendor certifications (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, Splunk, etc.)

Years of experience required:

3+ Years

Education qualification:

B.Tech/MCA/MBA with IT background/ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of TechnologyDegrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

SoCs

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Cloud Security, Communication, Conducting Research, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations, Malware Analysis, Malware Detection Tools, Malware Intelligence Gathering, Malware Research, Malware Reverse Engineering, Malware Sandboxing {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date