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. As a
Cybersecurity Generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively. Growing as a strategic advisor, you leverage your influence, expertise, and network to deliver quality results. You motivate and coach others, coming together to solve complex problems. As you increase in autonomy, you apply sound judgment, recognising when to take action and when to escalate. You are expected to solve through complexity, ask thoughtful questions, and clearly communicate how things fit together. Your ability to develop and sustain high performing, diverse, and inclusive teams, and your commitment to excellence, contributes to the success of our Firm.
A career in our
Cyber Security practice, within
Risk Assurance, helps business leaders protect and manage their risk related to information regarding technology, people, systems, processes, culture, and physical surroundings. We help clients’ understand their current capability and develop a plan to build cyber security resilience to identify, protect, detect and respond to cybersecurity threats, including advising on various regulatory and data privacy issues. This role is ideal for professionals seeking
Cybersecurity jobs and
Risk Assurance careers at a leading global firm like
PwC.
Eligibility / Qualification Required:
General Requirements:
- Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related area, preferably from Information Engineering, Information System, Computer Engineering, or other IT-related degree.
- Relevant Experience: In Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Security, or Data Protection, Identity and Access Management.
- Professional Certifications (Preferred, not mandatory): Such as CISSP, CEH, CCSP, GIAC, CIAM, CIST, CIMP, CISSP, CISA, SABSA, etc.
- Knowledge: Possess knowledge and understanding of risks and its impact to the business and have the ability to articulate the need and value of security solutions to an organization.
- Skills: Strong analytical, creative problem-solving and negotiation skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including both technical and business writing, documentation and presentation skills, with the ability to present ideas and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Specific Experience Required for Senior Manager:
- Solid experience, with a minimum of 10-15 years as a Cyber Security Risk Assurance lead in Consulting industry.
Key Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Perform assessment / Design / implementation related to Cyber Security Governance using various standards / frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27000 family, PCI-DSS, COBIT, CIS, and other established standards.
- Perform assessment / Design / implementation related to various application security and various infrastructure security (e.g., operating System, database, firewall, switches, API and other security devices), including security assessment on web applications / infrastructures / clouds / mobile applications.
- Cloud security.
- Red teaming exercise.
- Cyber incident response, threat hunting and incident analysis.
- Operation Technology security (preferably in energy, mining, utilities and oil & gas industry).
- Provide recommendations/ advice to clients.
- Train, coach and upskill team members’ capabilities.
- Perform active business developments, marketing, proposal preparation process, and lead pursuit of IT-related security projects.
- Interacting with clients on solutions and executing projects on client engagements, forming client relationships and demonstrating an understanding of the client’s business.
- Preparing concise and accurate documents / report, leveraging and utilizing MS Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Providing candid, meaningful feedback in a timely manner to the group.
- Keeping leadership informed of progress and issues.
Required and Optional Skills:
Examples of skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to lead and deliver value at this level include, but are not limited to:
- Craft and convey clear, impactful and engaging messages that tell a holistic story.
- Apply systems thinking to identify underlying problems and/or opportunities.
- Validate outcomes with clients, share alternative perspectives, and act on client feedback.
- Direct the team through complexity, demonstrating composure through ambiguous, challenging and uncertain situations.
- Deepen and evolve your expertise with a focus on staying relevant.
- Initiate open and honest coaching conversations at all levels.
- Make difficult decisions and take action to resolve issues hindering team effectiveness.
- Model 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.
- Additional skills mentioned: Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance.
General Conditions:
General conditions for the application process, such as TA/DA or HEC recognition, are not specified in the provided text.
How to Apply:
Application instructions, including required documents and submission method, are not provided in the given text.
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