IT Services- Red Team Associate (US Remote)

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

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.

Those in penetration testing at PwC will focus on penetration testing (or pen testing) which is a security exercise where a cybersecurity consultant attempts to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system. The purpose of this simulated attack is to identify any weak spots in a system's defences which attackers could take advantage of.

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.

This position will be part of PwC IT Services (US) LLC, a member of the PwC network of firms. PwC IT Services (US) LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of PwC IT Services Limited) provides technology services to other PwC member firms.  PwC refers to the PwC network and/or one or more of its member firms, each of which is a separate legal entity. Please see  www.pwc.com/structure for further details.

Global LoS:  

Internal Firm Services  

  

Job Requirements and Preferences:  

  

Basic Qualifications:  

  

Minimum Degree Required:  

High School Diploma  

  

Minimum Years of Experience:  

1 year(s)  

  

Preferred Qualifications:  

One of the following Certifications:  

- Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP)   

- Certified Red Team Professional (CRTP)  

  

Degree Preferred:  

Bachelor's degree  

  

Preferred Knowledge/Skills:  

Demonstrates some knowledge and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:   

• Understanding of technology or information security principles, including a broad, high-level understanding of information security policy requirements and compliance as well as current events within the cyber security space;   

• Possessing experience in a global corporate environment navigation;  

• Understanding business processes, particularly in the information security or information technology space;  

• Sharing knowledge within a professional services environment.  

• Building relationships with stakeholders and colleagues;   

• Developing an awareness of Firm and NIS services;   

• Approaching stakeholders and colleagues in an organized manner;   

• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks;   

• Performing research using available tools and methodologies;  

• Analyzing data and presenting findings to colleagues; and,   

• Writing and communicating in a corporate environment.  

• Applying knowledge of red teaming and penetration testing methodologies;  

• Developing a proficiency with programming and scripting languages;  

• Applying knowledge of system administration and networking concepts;  

• Understanding Windows architecture and internals;  

• Demonstrating knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques and procedures;  

• Applying an understanding of the principles of information security engineering, architecture, and application security;  

• Delivering clear requests for information and communicating potential conflicts to a supervisor proactively; and,  

• Communicating in an organized and knowledgeable manner to deliver clear requests for information.  

This is a U.S. based role and PwC IT Services (US) LLC does not intend to hire external job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC IT Services (US) LLC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC IT Services (US) LLC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC IT Services (US) LLC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

The salary range for this position is: $59,000 - $112,500 , plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws.

We offer a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program. It provides access to programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs of our employees and their families. We offer medical, vision and dental coverage, and health savings accounts; mental health support, family and caregiver support, time off to relax and recharge through our paid holidays, firmwide extended holidays, vacation and family and personal sick time; and a retirement savings plan with Roth features.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Bash (Programming Language), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), Communication, Cybersecurity, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Ethical Hacking, Firewall (Network Security), Inclusion, Information Security, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Assessments, Intellectual Curiosity, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Infrastructure, Kali Linux, Microsoft Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security Assessment, Network Security Penetration Testing, Offensive Security {+ 20 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PricewaterhouseCoopers ITServices (US) LLC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PricewaterhouseCoopers ITServices (US) LLC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions in Colorado,Compensation range:$63.000-$99.000 plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation within that range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive, flexible and competitive benefits program. It provides access to programs that can be tailored to meet the personal health and financial well-being needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, health savings accounts; mental health support, family and caregiver support, a robust time off policy inclusive of sick, vacation and holiday time; and a retirement savings plan with Roth features and company match.