Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics - Threat Detection Response - Senior Associate
About The Position
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. In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure. 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 As part of the Cybersecurity team you will deploy, configure, and manage the Palo Alto Networks XSIAM platform to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client relationships while navigating the intricacies of cybersecurity operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge and contribute to the overall security posture of our clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 3 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and/or engineering
Nice To Haves
- Palo Alto Networks XSIAM certification
- Experience in SOC environments
- Knowledge of cloud security and hybrid environments
- Familiarity with other Palo Alto Networks products
- Experience with other SIEM and SOAR tools
- Proficiency in scripting or automation tools
Responsibilities
- Analyze intricate cybersecurity challenges
- Cultivate substantial relationships with clients
- Broaden technical knowledge and proficiency in cybersecurity
- Develop and optimize detection rules, use cases, and playbooks within XSIAM
- Assist with onboarding new data sources and security tools integration for enriched threat visibility
Benefits
- PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.
- To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
