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Senior Associate - Cybersecurity and Privacy Services

PwC India • India
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Provide comprehensive security solutions across various domains to protect client systems and data. Monitor threats, analyze suspicious behavior, triage incidents, and develop incident response policies. Requires 2-5 years of SOC/incident management experience and relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Key Highlights
2-5 years of SOC/incident management experience required
Certified SOC Analyst or equivalent cybersecurity certification mandatory
Focus on threat monitoring, detection, and incident response
Develop and maintain incident management policies and procedures
Key Responsibilities
Round the clock threat monitoring and detection
Analysis of suspicious, malicious, and abnormal behavior
Alert triage, initial assessment, incident validation, severity and urgency determination
Prioritization of security alerts and creation of incidents per SOPs
Reporting and escalation to stakeholders
Post-incident analysis
Consistent incident triage and recommendations using playbooks
Development and maintenance of incident management and response policies and procedures
Preservation of security alerts and incident artifacts for forensic purposes
Adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and KPIs
Reduction in Mean Time to Detection and Response (MTTD & MTTR)
Technical Skills Required
SOC/Incident Management Threat Detection Engineering Vulnerability Management
Benefits & Perks
Visa sponsorship available
Nice to Have
Splunk
Agile Methodology
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Cybersecurity Framework
Security Architecture

Job Description


Line of Service
Advisory

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Risk

Management Level
Senior 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.

As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

*Why PWCAt 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. "
Job Description & Summary: We are seeking a professional to join our Cybersecurity and Privacy services team, where you will have the opportunity to help clients implement effective cybersecurity programs that protect against threats. 



Responsibilities: 

 

L1 - Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in SOC/Incident Management/Incident Response /Threat Detection Engineering/ Vulnerability Management/ SOC platform management/ Automation/Asset Integration/ Threat Intel Management /Threat Hunting.  

 

L2 - Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in SOC/Incident Management/Incident Response /Threat Detection Engineering/Vulnerability Management/ SOC platform management/ Automation/ Asset Integration/ Threat Intel Management/Threat Hunting. 

 

· Round the clock threat monitoring & detection · Analysis of any suspicious, malicious, and abnormal behavior. · Alert triage, Initial assessment, incident validation, its severity & urgency · Prioritization of security alerts and creating Incidents as per SOPs. · Reporting & escalation to stakeholders · Post-incident Analysis · Consistent incident triage & recommendations using playbooks. · Develop & maintain incident management and incident response policies and procedures. · Preservation of security alerts and security incidents artefacts for forensic purpose. 

· Adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and KPIs. · Reduction in Mean Time to Detection and Response (MTTD & MTTR). 

 

Mandatory skill sets: 

 

Mandatory (Any-one): - Certified SOC Analyst (EC-Council), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council), Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council), CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent. Product Certifications (Preferred): - Product Certifications on SOC Security Tools such as SIEM/Vulnerability Management/ DAM/UBA/ SOAR/NBA etc. 

Preferred skill sets: 

 

SOC - Splunk 

Years of experience required: 

 

2-5 Years 

Education qualification: 

 

B.Tech/MCA/MBA with IT background/ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science 

 

 

 

 


Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills
SoC Design

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, 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, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture {+ 8 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date
July 21, 2026







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