Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in strategy consulting focus on providing strategic guidance and insights to organisations. They analyse market trends, assess business performance, and develop recommendations to help clients achieve their goals. These individuals work closely with clients to identify opportunities for growth, optimise operations, and enhance overall business performance.

As a corporate and business strategy consultant at PwC, you will analyse client needs, provide consulting services across different strategic areas, and offer guidance and support to help clients develop and implement effective strategies that align with their business objectives and drive growth.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary: A brief description of the work and roles and responsibilities are as below: ⮚ Candidate to have strong subject matter knowledge (telecom domain) and think creatively to solve large-scale problems for telecom clients across India and global markets. We look for self-driven individuals that can work effectively in an unstructured work environment and work very closely with project teams to support clients’ needs. ⮚ Understand and define the business problem and co-create the proposed solution. Leverage essential knowledge of the leading practices in the industry to develop project scope and approach to solve client problems ⮚ Conduct comprehensive security assessments of telecom network architectures and identify potential vulnerabilities and gaps in implementation ⮚ Evaluate security measures within digital infrastructure setups, including cloud services and virtualized environments, to identify potential risks and improvement areas ⮚ Provide expert advice to clients on enhancing their security architecture and operations, ensuring they are future-proof and aligned with industry best practices ⮚ Develop and present detailed reports and recommendations to clients, offering practical solutions to improve their security postures ⮚ Work collaboratively with the team in developing project deliverables meeting and exceeding PwCs client service and quality standards ⮚ Deliver client commitments within time/budget constraints ⮚ Drive business development opportunities by proactively translating thought leadership and delivery execution to follow on project opportunities and analysis into consulting ⮚ Develop internal knowledge collateral to help drive the thought leadership within and outside the firm ⮚ Willing to travel internationally and work on-site 50-70% of the time at client locations

Responsibilities:

⮚ Telecom Network Experience - Woking level experience on 4G, 5G, O-RAN, IoT networks and latest technologies like Telco Cloud, Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Software Define Networks (SDN), Network Slicing, Orchestration, Network Automation, and Edge Computing ⮚ In-depth knowledge of telecom network nodes and security protocols ⮚ Familiarity with digital infrastructure components such as cloud computing, data centers, and network virtualization technologies ⮚ Ability to analyze and critique telecom industry standards like 3GPP and ORAN from a security perspective ⮚ Competence in assessing and securing digital infrastructure environments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards ⮚ Expertise in identifying vulnerabilities and gaps in network architectures and implementations ⮚ Strong advisory skills for guiding clients on enhancing security architecture and operations ⮚ Proficiency in developing actionable recommendations for improving security posture ⮚ Experience in understanding and applying IoT architecture and solutions in security frameworks ⮚ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

⮚ Effective communication and presentation skills to articulate complex security concepts to diverse audiences ⮚ Ability to stay updated with evolving cybersecurity trends and technologies in the telecom sector ⮚ Understanding of the telco capex and opex areas, capex planning, budgeting and management including spend analysis, capex and opex optimization and prioritization

Mandatory skill sets:

Essential Skills: ✔ In-depth knowledge of telecom network nodes, IoT infrastructure and security protocols ✔ Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with top corporate clients, large enterprises including CXOs and senior leadership ✔ Consulting experience with similar firms or in industry ✔ Candidate should be self-driven with an ability to deliver in high pressure environment ✔ Excellent research, problem solving and analytical skills ✔ Attention to detail to ensure high quality outputs ✔ Ability to work collaboratively within a team and manage multiple tasks efficiently ✔

Preferred skill sets:

Desirable Skills: ✔ Exposure of working in different/multiple geographies or global clients outside India would be an added advantage ✔ Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are an added advantage ✔ A forward-thinking mindset with the ability to anticipate security challenges in rapidly evolving digital infrastructure landscapes. ✔ Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across digital infrastructure industries

Years of experience required:

Experience: 3+ Years

Education qualification:

Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Telecommunications

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master Degree, Bachelor Degree

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Network Security

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Analysis, Business Opportunities, Business Process Consulting, Business Process Improvement, Business Strategy, Business Transformation, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Conducting Research, Consumer Behavior, Creativity, Customer Experience (CX) Strategy, Customer Insight, Customer Strategy, Data Analytics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Go-to-Market Strategies, Inclusion {+ 14 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date