Computer Science Experienced Associate

Key Skills

Java Programming, Python Programming, SQL, Neural Networks

Job Description

A career in our Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics will provide you the opportunity to solve our clients most critical business and data protection related challenges. You will be part of a growing team driving strategic programs, data analytics, innovation, deals, cyber resilency, response, and technical implementation activities. You will have access to not only the top Cybersecurity, Privacy and Forensics professionals at PwC, but at our clients and industry analysts across the globe. Our Identity and Access Management team focuses on helping our clients design, implement and operate effective access controls that protect against threats, support business objectives, and enable growth. As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organizations, partners and customers. You'll play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by using the latest strategies and tools in effectively managing access to all this data. Our team helps organizations manage access to critical assets by focusing on areas like Access Management (AM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Entitlement Management and Directories. In joining, you'll be a part of a team that values technical and business acumen and provides training and development to extend and develop your skills while, fostering a strong collaborative culture. You'll have the opportunity to focus on Access Management (AM), Identity Governance & Administration (IGA), Privileged Access Management (PAM), Entitlement Management and Directories, among other skills.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As an Associate, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Invite and provide evidence-based feedback in a timely and constructive manner.
• Share and collaborate effectively with others.
• Work with existing processes/systems whilst making constructive suggestions for improvements.
• Validate data and analysis for accuracy and relevance.
• Follow risk management and compliance procedures.
• Keep up-to-date with technical developments for business area.
• Communicate confidently in a clear, concise and articulate manner - verbally and in written form.
• Seek opportunities to learn about other cultures and other parts of the business across the Network of PwC firms.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct

Job Requirements and Preferences:
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum Degree Required:
Bachelor Degree
Required Fields of Study:
Computer and Information Science, Management Information Systems, Information CyberSecurity
Minimum Years of Experience:
1 year(s) experience in cloud security, network security, security architecture, data security, and/or cyber defense
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification(s) Preferred:

• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900), Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:

• Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success with identifying and addressing client needs:
• Cybersecurity and privacy principles; 
• Computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies; 
• Laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy; 
• ISO 27001/2 Frameworks and NIST/CSA/CIS/COBIT/GDPR/CCPA Publications; 
• Database systems and data backup and recovery; 
• Information technology (IT) security principles and methods (e.g., firewalls, demilitarized zones, encryption); 
• Cloud-based knowledge management technologies and concepts related to security, governance, procurement, and administration; 
• Systems security testing and evaluation methods; 
• Network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth).; and, 
• Current industry methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information technology (IT) security assessment, monitoring, detection, and remediation tools and procedures utilizing standards-based concepts and capabilities

Demonstrates some abilities and/or a proven record of success with identifying and addressing client needs:

• Develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities; 
• Translate data and test results into evaluative conclusions; 
• Function in a collaborative environment, seeking continuous consultation with other analysts and experts-both internal and external to the organization-to leverage analytical and technical expertise; 
• Apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements (relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, non-repudiation); 
• Understand the basic concepts and issues related to cyber and its organizational impact; 
• Produce technical documentation; 
• Apply network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth); 
• Apply system design tools, methods, and techniques, including automated systems analysis and design tools.; 
• Operate common network tools (e.g., ping, traceroute, nslookup); 
• Interpret and translate customer requirements into operational capabilities.; 
• Develop or recommend analytic approaches or solutions to problems and situations for which information is incomplete or for which no precedent exists.; 
• Function effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.; 
• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by a system to determine the effectiveness of the controls; and, 
• Translate, track, and prioritize information needs and intelligence collection requirements across the extended enterprise.