Risk Services - Cybersecurity Associate (July 2027 Intake)
Line of Service
AssuranceIndustry/Sector
TMT X-SectorSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
AssociateJob Description & Summary
At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.comAbout Risk Services
Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in today’s complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance, systems to strategy, business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage, mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology, finance, data analytics, regulatory requirements, data security and privacy, internal audit, and the third parties our clients rely on, to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.
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.
Key responsibilities
As an Associate, you’ll support delivery of cybersecurity consulting and advisory engagements for clients across multiple industries. As part of our dynamic team, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Support delivery of cybersecurity strategy and governance and CISO advisory related engagements
Conduct technical security assessments such as threat modelling, security architecture review
Provide advisory services related to CII risk assessments, CCoP compliance, CTM, ISO 27001, data protection and security monitoring
Take part in cloud security related engagements including cloud security architecture design, posture assessments, etc.
Support delivery of emerging tech security and risk management related services including “Security for AI” and “AI for Security” related services
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines.
- Self motivator with good analytical and communication skills.
- Comfortable working in team settings while also demonstrating the ability to quickly learn, adapt and perform effectively as an individual contributor
- Strong foundation in cyber / information security concepts and exposure to widely accepted security standards and methodologies such as NIST CSF, Singapore’s CTM, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, etc.
- Exposure / understanding of capabilities of various cybersecurity solutions such as DLP, CNAPP, NDR, EDR, PAM, AI Guardrail solutions.
- Experience with cloud platforms and workloads such as M365, AWS, Azure.
- Having obtained at least one cybersecurity / information security related certification such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC or any other relevant certification would be advantages.
- Prior experience working in a professional services firm will be highly advantageous.
Application Notes
- Please indicate your first-choice role and, where applicable, a second-choice role, based on your skills, interests, and career aspirations.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high volume of applications.
- Kindly upload both your resume and academic transcript/degree audit in PDF format
- Have questions? Get in touch with us at sg_graduate_recruitment@pwc.com
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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, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture, Security Compliance Management, Security Control, Security Incident Management, Security Monitoring {+ 3 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
YesGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date