Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
TechnologySpecialism
Advisory - OtherManagement Level
ManagerJob 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 Technical Consultant, you will play a key role in our most complex and innovative Secops projects and in expanding the portfolio of technical PwC Secops services.
You will help our clients improve their ability to prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats. You will work with CISOs and Security Operations leaders at a wide range of organisations, from small think tanks to global banks, and help them assess, enhance, and transform Secops capabilities. This could include SIEM & SOAR technology change, EDR threat hunting process design, exploration of AI & agentic capabilities, or SOC operating model improvement. Your role will span project delivery, technical leadership, and the opportunity to source and develop new projects.
You will be supported by an excellent and growing team of cyber security architects, detection engineers, threat hunters, and incident responders. You will regularly interact with PwC technology alliance partners such as Microsoft, Google, and Palo Alto Networks.
Key Responsibilities
Design strategies and identify tactical “quick wins” that mature our clients’ Secops capabilities, and improve their ability to detect and respond to cyber attacks, including in the wake of a network intrusion or other cyber incident.
Plan and lead the delivery of Secops consulting and engineering projects involving diverse technologies and multidisciplinary delivery teams.
Lead and support engineering delivery, including the integration and parsing of telemetry into security solutions, configuration of solution security features, development and tuning of cross-platform detection content, development of SOAR playbooks and agentic
Automation capability, and the development of high-quality design and operational process documentation.
Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and technology alliance partners on identifying and developing solutions for assessing and enhancing cyber security operations and for driving both strategic and tactical change.
Engage with our threat intelligence, hunting, and incident response teams to keep up to date with trends in technology, security, and the threat landscape, and develop points of view on respective Secops implications.
Mentor and coach less experienced cyber security consultants, foster knowledge sharing, and facilitate professional growth across the team.
Build and maintain strong and durable client relationships and aim to be a trusted advisor able to represent the broader PwC firm.
Demonstrate integrity, inclusivity, care, and a commitment to quality throughout your work and professional decisions.
The skills and experience we’re looking for:
Experience in leading cyber security operations teams, developed either through leading Secops projects or managing Secops departments.
Strong specialist knowledge of Secops technologies, market trends, standards, and best practices, backed up by relevant certifications.
Strong technical understanding of how organisations can prevent, detect, and respond to cyber security threats, as well as how to build best of class incident
response and Secops capabilities with a focus on automation, analytics, and detection engineering.
Track record of driving successful and sustainable change in complex corporate or government environments, including the delivery of novel or innovative solutions.
Experience with managing diverse stakeholder groups, from cyber and technology engineers to senior executives.
The ability to flex communication to suit the needs, knowledge, and motivations of different audiences.
Track record of developing durable professional relationships and a professional network.
Commercial or business experience, ability to price projects, manage budgets, and assess tradeoffs of commercial decisions.
Minimum years experience required
Additional application instructions
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, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Professional Courage {+ 13 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Government Clearance Required?
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