Application Security Experienced Associate
PwCAbout the role
Industry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
AssociateJob 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.In cloud security at PwC, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and elevating the security posture across our clients’ cloud environments, covering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Your work will involve having a deep technical knowledge of cloud security and you will work with one or more Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to implement security protocols, monitor for potential security breaches, conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing of cloud-based systems, and stay up to date with the latest security threats and trends in cloud technology.
Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
- Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
- Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
- Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
- Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
- Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
- Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
- Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
- Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Cybersecurity team you will contribute to the development and implementation of innovative cloud security strategies. As an Associate you will focus on learning and supporting senior staff while engaging in meaningful projects that enhance your technical skills and knowledge. This role offers a unique chance to build your personal brand and deepen your understanding of cloud security in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to meaningful projects that foster skill development
- Build relationships with clients to understand their needs
- Analyze data to provide insights and recommendations
- Uphold professional standards and ethical guidelines
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 1 year of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Programming, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Information Security, Management Information Systems preferred
- Demonstrating leadership in cloud security strategies
- Designing scalable security processes and governance approaches
- Configuring and deploying cloud resources in IaC formats
- Strategizing automated enforcement mechanisms for cloud security
- Instrumenting security scanning technologies into CI/CD workflows
- Providing guidance on secure coding and cloud security practices
- Proficiency in scripting and programming languages
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices
Travel Requirements
Up to 40%Job Posting End Date
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-workPwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentApply for this role
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