PWC

Cyber Defense & Engineering - Cloud Security Experienced Associate

PWC$63K — $140K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in cybersecurity
  • Proficiency in Cloud Security and Cyber Engineering preferred
  • Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design
  • Experience in Vulnerability Assessment and Management
  • Familiarity with Security Control practices
  • Skills in Risk Analysis and Incident Investigation

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement security measures for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
  • Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability tests
  • Collaborate with Cloud Service Providers on security protocols
  • Monitor cloud systems for breaches and respond to incidents
  • Stay updated on security threats and cloud technology trends
  • Apply cloud security auditing to enhance security posture
  • Manage cloud resources for optimal security and performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Paid holiday and vacation leave
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level
Associate

Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity

As a Cyber Defense & Engineering - Cloud Security Experienced Associate, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our clients' cloud environments by designing and implementing robust security measures across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will leverage your deep technical knowledge to collaborate with Cloud Service Providers, conduct risk assessments, and monitor for potential security breaches, confirming our clients' data remains secure and protected.

As an Associate, you will be driven by curiosity and contribute to client engagements while developing your skills and knowledge. You will adapt to working with diverse clients and team members, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities for growth. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. In this role at PwC, you will build a personal brand, opening doors to more opportunities as you navigate through the firm. Embrace the chance to deepen your technical skills and grow your understanding of the business context, using these experiences as stepping stones for your professional development.

Responsibilities

- Designing and implementing security measures across cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Conducting risk assessments and vulnerability testing to identify potential security threats
- Collaborating with Cloud Service Providers to establish and maintain security protocols
- Monitoring cloud systems for security breaches and responding to incidents promptly
- Staying informed on the latest security threats and trends in cloud technology
- Applying cloud security auditing techniques to evaluate and enhance security posture
- Managing cloud infrastructure resources to optimize security and performance
- Utilizing security frameworks to guide the development and implementation of security controls
- Engaging in forensic and incident investigations to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences
- Supporting client engagements by delivering quality work and contributing to team success

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 1 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Information CyberSecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- Demonstrating proficiency in Cloud Security and Cyber Engineering
- Utilizing Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design and Cloud Resource Management
- Engaging in Security Architecture and Security Control practices
- Applying skills in Vulnerability Assessment and Management
- Excelling in Cloud Service Delivery and Risk Analysis
- Participating in Web Application Penetration Testing and Incident Investigation

Travel Requirements
Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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