PWC

Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics - Threat Detection Response - Experienced Associate

PWC • $61K — $100K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
  • 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity operations or engineering
  • Palo Alto Networks XSIAM certification preferred
  • Experience in Security Operations Center (SOC) environments
  • Knowledge of cloud security and hybrid environments
  • Familiarity with other Palo Alto Networks products and SIEM/SOAR tools
  • Proficiency in scripting or automation tools

Responsibilities

  • Analyze intricate cybersecurity challenges
  • Cultivate substantial relationships with clients
  • Broaden technical knowledge and proficiency in cybersecurity
  • Develop and optimize detection rules, use cases, and playbooks within XSIAM
  • Assist with onboarding new data sources and security tools integration for enriched threat visibility

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401k plan
  • Holiday pay and vacation time
  • Personal and family sick leave
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Access to a wide range of professional development resources
Full Job Description
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level
Associate

Job Description & Summary
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.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

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

Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cybersecurity team you will deploy, configure, and manage the Palo Alto Networks XSIAM platform to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. As a Experienced Associate you will analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client relationships while navigating the intricacies of cybersecurity operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge and contribute to the overall security posture of our clients.

Responsibilities

- Analyze intricate cybersecurity challenges
- Cultivate substantial relationships with clients
- Broaden technical knowledge and proficiency in cybersecurity
- Develop and optimize detection rules, use cases, and playbooks within XSIAM
- Assist with onboarding new data sources and security tools integration for enriched threat visibility

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and/or engineering

What Sets You Apart

- Palo Alto Networks XSIAM certification
- Experience in SOC environments
- Knowledge of cloud security and hybrid environments
- Familiarity with other Palo Alto Networks products
- Experience with other SIEM and SOAR tools
- Proficiency in scripting or automation tools

Travel Requirements
Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

The salary range for this position is: $61,000 - $100,000. 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.
Learn more about PWC
Size
284,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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