Senior Associate – Cyber Strategy

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.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

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.

Role summary: 

Perform a senior role on assignments. As a Senior Associate, you'll work as part of a 

team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to 

execution. 

Qualifications / certifications required: 

• Relevant B degree in Information Systems, Informatics, Information Management, Computer Science, or Engineering. 

• Security + 

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor (advantageous) 

• CISM (advantageous) 

Experience required: 

2-4 years of Cyber experience in a consulting nature. 

Responsibilities of role: 

We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a security consultant. Your responsibilities will include assessing and analysing security systems and measures, based on our go to market services: 

• Capability Maturity Assessments - NIST, ISO, FFIEC 

• Capability Maturity Assessments - Cyber resilience 

• Cyber Risk Management 

• Third Party Risk Management 

• Cloud Security 

• IoT / ICS / OT 

• Cybersecurity Strategy 

• Awareness, Culture and Behaviour 

• Cyber Attestation 

Skill sets required: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Sound judgment 

• Innovative and adaptable 

• Resilient 

• Copes well under tight deadlines and works well under stress 

• Is a strategic and big picture thinker 

• Is curious – learning, sharing and innovating 

• Is willing to continually learn and develop skills across a multitude of core competencies 

• Approaches problem solving in a logical and structured manner with due consideration given to alternative solutions which may require the acquisition of new knowledge 

• Is able to handle complex problems and apply appropriate judgement in evaluating solution inputs 

Role related attributes: 

• Is able to multitask, prioritise and coordinate tasks to meet multiple deadlines and conflicting client and company constraints 

• Must be a self-starter, motivated individual who works well under pressure 

• Manage and plan own, and others work 

• Is able to motivate a team for excellent delivery 

• Is open-minded, practical and able to solve complex problems 

• Pays attention to detail 

• Is committed to quality 

• Is able to perform quality reviews on others work and provide constructive feedback when required 

• Must be able to demonstrate and apply industry knowledge 

• Must be able to work overtime when necessary 

• Display sound leadership skills 

• Self-motivated and pay attention to detail 

• Must have valid driver’s license 

Industry experience required: 

We're very proud of our unique culture, and expect our people to demonstrate 

skills and behaviours that will support us in implementing our business strategy. 

This is important to the work we do, both for our business and our clients. These 

skills and behaviours are a strong component of our global leadership framework: 

The PwC Professional. 

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

July 31, 2025