Senior Associate_VAPT _Security Testing_Advisory

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: Job Description & Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Cybersecurity/Risk Consulting Senior Associate to join our Risk Consulting team. As a Cybersecurity Senior Associate, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team of consultants to deliver high-quality cybersecurity and risk management services to our clients.

 

Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities: · Good interpersonal skills (written and oral communication) and ability to articulate complex issues · Ability to communicate technical · information clearly and concisely, commensurate with the audience · Conceptual thinking and communication skills — the ability to conceptualize complex business and technical requirements into comprehensible models and templates. · Good communicator (written and verbal) and listener. · Must be a team player and motivated self-starter with ability to work independently with limited supervision. · Must be assertive, methodical and detail oriented Technical Experience: · Experience in Web and Mobile Application Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration testing · Analyze scan reports and suggest remediation / mitigation plan for security vulnerabilities · Should be aware of tools like Qualys, HP Fortify, IBM Appscan, Burpsuite, Kali Linux suite of tools · Expertise in mobile apps reverse engineering and in-depth knowledge of Android and iOS ecosystems. Knowledge of industry standard tools for mobile pentest. · Thorough understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and their mitigations. Knowledge of Network Security technology in areas of Firewall, IPS, VPN, Gateway security solutions (proxy, web filtering) · Conduct penetration test and launch exploits using Nessus, Metaspoilt, kali linux penetration testing distribution tools sets · Conduct Vulnerability Assessments of Network Devices using various open source and commercial tools · Map out a network, discover ports and services running on the different exposed network and security devices · Research and maintain proficiency in computer network exploitation, tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, data hiding, network security, and encryption. · In-depth understanding on Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE)/ CERT advisory database. Broad background of networks, operating systems (Window, Unix, Linux), firewalls and security engineering concepts. · Knowledge of scripting languages (Perl, Python, Shell etc) will be added advantage · Knowledge of Open-Source Security Testing Methodology Manual (OSSTMM)

 

Mandatory skill sets:

CEH, ECSA, LPT (any one)

 

Preferred skill sets: OSCP, OSWE

 

Years of experience required:

2-10 Years

 

Education qualification:

B.Tec

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

SailPoint IdentityIQ

Optional Skills

SoCs

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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