PWC

Cyber Defense & Engineering - Cloud Security Senior Associate

PWC$77K — $202K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred in relevant fields
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in cloud security or cybersecurity roles
  • Experience in designing scalable security processes and governance approaches
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms and security features
  • Proficiency in scripting and common programming languages (e.g., Git, Java, Python)

Responsibilities

  • Analyze intricate issues and provide practical solutions
  • Mentor and guide junior team members
  • Cultivate meaningful relationships with clients
  • Enhance personal knowledge utilizing advanced technologies
  • Maintain exemplary standards of quality and professionalism

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous holiday and vacation pay
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Annual discretionary bonus program
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
In cloud security at PwC, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and elevating the security posture across our clients' cloud environments, covering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Your work will involve having a deep technical knowledge of cloud security and you will work with one or more Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to implement security protocols, monitor for potential security breaches, conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing of cloud-based systems, and stay up to date with the latest security threats and trends in cloud technology.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
Uphold 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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cybersecurity team you will lead the development and implementation of cloud security strategies. As a Senior Associate, you will analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client relationships while navigating the intricacies of cloud security environments. This role offers the chance to deepen your technical knowledge and personal brand while working with advanced technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

- Analyze intricate issues and provide practical solutions
- Mentor and guide junior team members in their development
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with clients to understand their needs
- Enhance personal knowledge while utilizing advanced technologies
- Maintain exemplary standards of quality and professionalism

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Security, Management Information Systems preferred
- Demonstrating leadership in cloud security strategy development
- Designing scalable security processes and governance approaches
- Configuring and deploying cloud resources in IaC formats
- Strategizing automated enforcement mechanisms for cloud security
- Integrating security scanning technologies into CI/CD workflows
- Providing guidance on secure coding and cloud security practices
- Exhibiting thorough knowledge of cloud platforms and security features
- Proficiency in scripting and common programming languages (Git, Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, C#, etc)

Travel Requirements
Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. 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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284,000 employees
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Founded
1998

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