Senior Associate, Cyber Automation Engineer/Security Testing

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

FS X-Sector

Specialism

Risk

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.

Those in penetration testing at PwC will focus on penetration testing (or pen testing) which is a security exercise where a cybersecurity consultant attempts to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system. The purpose of this simulated attack is to identify any weak spots in a system's defences which attackers could take advantage of.

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: We are seeking a professional to join our Cybersecurity and Privacy services team, where you will have the opportunity to help clients implement effective cybersecurity programs that protect against threats.

 

Responsibilities:

 Roles & responsibilities ·

• Design, operate, manage SOAR and automation platform · Creation, maintenance, and customization of cross platform playbooks/workflows.
•  Centralized automated tracking of SLAs, KPIs & KRIs · Automating analysis and response workflows for routine security analyst activities
• Ensure alignment of automated responses with organizational policies with an objective of reduced Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) and minimized damage.
•  Intra SOC technologies integrations · Integration with IT security technologies and IT technologies
•  Define response playbooks and oversee automated actions · Automated filtering of false positives and prioritizing genuine threats for investigation
• Ongoing efforts to decrease Mean Time to Detect (MTTD), Mean Time to Repair (MTTR), number of false positives and improving overall efficiency of SOC.
•  Provide Annual roadmap for innovations, new initiatives, SOC Automation & Process Enhancement with quarterly milestones the same shall be linked to respective
• Milestone-based payments. ·
•  The roadmap should align with the bank's security strategy, support ongoing SOC maturity, and adapt to emerging threats and regulatory changes.

Mandatory skill sets:

SOC Security Tools such as SIEM/Vulnerability Management/ DAM/UBA/ SOAR/NBA etc.

Preferred skill sets:

SOC

Years of experience required:

4 +

Education qualification:

BE /Btech

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

SIEM Tools, SoCs, Vulnerability Management

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Bash (Programming Language), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Ethical Hacking, Firewall (Network Security), Inclusion, Information Security, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Assessments, Intellectual Curiosity, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Infrastructure, Kali Linux, Learning Agility, Microsoft Active Directory {+ 25 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