Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior 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 security engineer at PwC you will design, implement, and maintain security systems to protect an organisation's digital assets. You will analyse potential vulnerabilities, develop strategies to mitigate risks, and confirm compliance with industry standards and regulations. Additionally, you will conduct security audits and provide recommendations for enhancing the overall security posture.

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

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various Acceleration Center services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic and digitally enabled training that is designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the SIEM/SOAR - SecOps team you will develop custom parsers to ingest logs into Google’s Unified Data Model, troubleshooting log sources, and writing and tuning custom detections. As a Senior Associate, you will build playbooks using automation blocks while collaborating with other cybersecurity professionals. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with innovative technologies in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

- Develop custom parsers for log ingestion into Google’s Unified Data Model

- Troubleshoot log sources to maintain data accuracy and reliability

- Write and tune custom detections to enhance security measures

- Build playbooks using automation tools

- Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to share insights

- Stay updated on advanced technologies in the cybersecurity field

- Analyze data to inform detection and response strategies

- Contribute to a dynamic and innovative team environment

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 3 -5 years of experience in Google SecOps SIEM and SOAR technologies

- Experience with Google SecOps SIEM and SOAR

- Python programming

- Security architecture and tool integration

- Log ingestion and detection development

- Automation and playbook creation

- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Knowledge of cloud and hybrid environments

- Understanding of threat intelligence and hunting

- Familiarity with MITRE framework

- Experience with generative AI in security

General requirements

- Understand the importance of have a correct information management

- Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection

- Correct Information Security Management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer. 

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

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