Cyber Defense & Engineering - Network Security (Associate)

Line of Service

Advisory

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 security architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing robust security frameworks to protect organisations from cyber threats. You will develop strategies and solutions to safeguard sensitive data and enable the integrity of systems and networks.

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.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Associate to join our Cyber Defense & Engineering team, focusing on network security initiatives. This role involves supporting our clients in designing and implementing secure network architectures. The ideal candidate may have up to 2 years of experience and can be currently studying a university degree in a systems-related field. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with network and security technologies.

Experience & Education Requirements:

Education: Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Experience: 0-2 years of experience in network security, cybersecurity engineering, or related fields.

Skills & Expertise:

If you have experience or knowledge in any of the following areas, we encourage you to apply:

Network Security & Architecture: Basic understanding of network security principles and architectures.

Firewall & Threat Protection: Familiarity with firewalls and threat detection technologies.

Secure Connectivity: Basic knowledge of VPN, SD-WAN, and access control solutions.

Security Operations & Compliance: Understanding of SIEM/SOC tools and compliance standards.

Network Management & Monitoring: Basic knowledge of network traffic analysis and network management.

Cloud & Hybrid Security: Understanding of cloud security principles and practices.

OT Security: Basic knowledge of securing ICS/SCADA environments.

• Understand the importance of have a correct information management

• Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection 

• Correct Information Security Management

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; marital; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal opportunity employer.

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, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure Data Factory, Communication, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA), Computer Network Defense, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Requirements, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Forensic Investigation, Incident Response Tool, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Java (Programming Language), Optimism, Security Architecture, Security Consulting, Security Control, Security Engineering, Security Framework Management {+ 9 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

English

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date