Cyber Risk Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Technology

Specialism

Advisory - Other

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.

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.

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.

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement security operating models that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
• Assess and determine cyber risks within the organization, providing actionable insights to mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Understand and apply various cyber risk/control frameworks to enhance the organization's security capabilities.
• Integrate security frameworks effectively to ensure regulatory compliance and improve overall security maturity.
• Stay updated on emerging cyber threats and trends to proactively address security challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to security awareness and training initiatives.
• Support incident response activities and contribute to the development of incident response plans.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in cybersecurity roles, with a focus on risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, NIS2, DORA, ISO 27000).
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+ and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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

Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture, Security Compliance Management, Security Control, Security Incident Management, Security Monitoring {+ 3 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