Cybersecurity Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity:
PwC is a market leading provider of cyber security services to major organisations worldwide. Our global team of over 4,850 cybersecurity professionals includes specialised consultants, former law enforcement officials, forensic investigators, intelligence analysts, data scientists, legal professionals and industry leaders in cyber security and privacy. We are rated as a leader by multiple industry analysts for Global, EMEA and Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Consulting services.

With this opportunity you will support client teams, understand their cyber risks and define operating and governance models to make cyber security a sustainable capability which responds to their evolving business priorities.

What you will be doing:

• Participate in delivering multiple security projects for our clients and support them in their desire to protect the business. 

• Deliver client engagements effectively and efficiently as team member as well as on site team lead role for more junior staff.

• Articulate and present results fluently in both written and verbal forms to clients’ stakeholders.

• Perform technical security assessments, participate together with the Manager in defining target cybersecurity operating models and executing the implementation of cybersecurity strategies. 

• Provide an on-site coordination role for clients including the coaching and training of more junior staff. 

What we need from you:

• A recognized university degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent with 2-4 years of experience in performing similar tasks.

• Have CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC or other similar certifications would be considered a plus.

• Possess good interpersonal communication skills and helping mind in a team-oriented environment. Be fluent in English (German would be a plus).

• Have a foundational knowledge in information technology such as hardware, networking, architecture, protocols, files systems and operating systems.

• Familiarity with IT control policies, security standards, regulations (such as NIS, GDPR, etc.) and security configuration settings for platforms and network infrastructure.

• Work experience in one or more of the following areas: Information Security, IT Governance, Compliance Management, IT Auditing, Internal Auditing, Security Analysis, Security Project Management, Security Architecture, and implementing best practices, tools, and technology.

• Ability to work in a team as a contributor to improving security controls on network and platform infrastructure for our clients

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (English)

• Experience with High Priority, High Activity and Multi tasked Environments.

What we offer:

• Interesting career development options and challenging assignments for top Romanian and international clients.

• International mobility and short-term projects abroad.

• A professional and team-oriented work environment.

• Great colleagues to work with.

• Up-to-date technologies and methodology.

• Professional development and training opportunities in Romania and abroad.