Application Security Engineer Manager

PricewaterhouseCoopers•Atlanta, NE

18d

About The Position

As an Application Security Engineer Manager in PwC’s Advisory practice, you will oversee client work focused on designing and improving security across cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. You will apply cloud security methods to identify vulnerabilities, monitor threats, and perform risk and vulnerability testing. You will guide teams, coach team members, and manage project workstreams, using sound judgment, technology, and business awareness to deliver work aligned with client needs. The role calls for deep knowledge of cloud service providers, supporting secure system design, and developing practical security solutions for evolving cyber threats and cloud risks. Travel requirements are up to 40%.

Requirements

At least a bachelor's degree.
At least 5 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Preference for study in one or more of the following fields: Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Information CyberSecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, or Management Information Systems.
Application security experience across cloud environments and enterprise systems.
Experience leading security reviews, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessment activities.
Experience developing client-focused security controls, architecture, and implementation plans.
Experience mentoring team members through coaching, feedback, and work review.
Experience coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
Ability to apply cybersecurity knowledge to support secure transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead application security assessments across cloud environments and client delivery workstreams.
Design and implement security controls for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
Review cloud architectures to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps.
Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and application security reviews for cloud-based systems.
Guide teams in the use of cloud security tools, engineering methods, and remediation approaches.
Monitor emerging cloud threats and translate findings into practical security actions.
Coach team members on security architecture, incident response, and control validation methods.
Communicate security findings and remediation priorities to technical and business stakeholders.
Apply security frameworks, identity protections, and cloud service risk management practices to client environments.
Manage project workstreams and coordinate timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.