IN_Associate_Cyber Automation_Cyber Engineering & Automation_Advisory_Mumbai

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Risk

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.

In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

About the Role

Join our Cyber Automation team to design and deliver automation-driven security solutions across cloud and hybrid environments. You will leverage cutting-edge technologies to improve efficiency, strengthen cyber defenses, and drive measurable business outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement automation workflows for security operations, incident response, and compliance monitoring.

· Experience on Hyper automation platform.

· Hands-on scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash).

· Integrate SIEM/SOAR platform (Splunk SOAR, Azure Sentinel, Cortex XSOAR, QRadar, etc.) with automation scripts and APIs.

· Streamline processes across multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid security environments.

· Build and maintain playbooks, runbooks, and technical documentation.

· Collaborate with cyber defense, cloud, and compliance teams to identify automation opportunities.

Senior Associate (3–6 years)/Manager (8–12 years):

· Hands-on scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) for automation use cases.

· Execute proof-of-concepts and deliver scalable automation solutions.

· Support client workshops, requirement gathering, and solution deployment.

· Lead end-to-end cyber automation projects and define automation roadmaps.

· Manage teams and ensure delivery excellence.

· Engage with senior stakeholders and provide strategic client advisory.

· Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and practice development.

Qualifications

· Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cyber Security, or related field.

· Experience in cyber security automation and cloud-native security services.

· Proficiency in scripting (Python, PowerShell) and automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, RPA platforms).

· Strong knowledge of SIEM/SOAR platforms and cloud security (AWS, Azure, GCP).

· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications:

· Senior Associate: Security+, CEH, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, GCP Security Engineer.

· Manager: CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or advanced cloud security certifications.

Mandatory Skill Sets:

-Experience on network security, endpoint security, threat intelligence, and risk and incident management.

-Compliance frameworks and standards, such as PCI DSS, NIST, ISO27001, etc.

- Prior IT risk management

- ISO 27001 implementation

- NIST CSF assessment

- Data privacy assessments

Preferred Skill Sets:

- Prior Big 4 experience a plus

- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM,CISA, ISO 27001, a plus

Years of Experience required:

· 3+ Years

Education Qualification:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field

· Advanced degrees and relevant professional certifications are highly desirable.

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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree, Master Degree

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Information Technology General Controls (ITGC)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Cloud Security, Communication, Conducting Research, Cyber Defense, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Inclusion, Information Security, Intellectual Curiosity, Intelligence Analysis, Intelligence Report, Intrusion Detection, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Operations, Malware Analysis, Malware Detection Tools, Malware Intelligence Gathering, Malware Research, Malware Reverse Engineering, Malware Sandboxing {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date