Cyber Defense & Engineering - Cloud Security Senior Associate

PwC•Tampa, FL

About The Position

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 cloud security at PwC, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and elevating the security posture across our clients’ cloud environments, covering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Your work will involve having a deep technical knowledge of cloud security and you will work with one or more Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to implement security protocols, monitor for potential security breaches, conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing of cloud-based systems, and stay up to date with the latest security threats and trends in cloud technology. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Cybersecurity team you will lead the development and implementation of cloud security strategies. As a Senior Associate, you will analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client relationships while navigating the intricacies of cloud security environments. This role offers the chance to deepen your technical knowledge and personal brand while working with advanced technologies in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
At least 3 years of experience

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Security, Management Information Systems preferred
Demonstrating leadership in cloud security strategy development
Designing scalable security processes and governance approaches
Configuring and deploying cloud resources in IaC formats
Strategizing automated enforcement mechanisms for cloud security
Integrating security scanning technologies into CI/CD workflows
Providing guidance on secure coding and cloud security practices
Exhibiting thorough knowledge of cloud platforms and security features
Proficiency in scripting and common programming languages (Git, Java, JavaScript, Python, Go, C#, etc)

Responsibilities

Analyze intricate issues and provide practical solutions
Mentor and guide junior team members in their development
Cultivate meaningful relationships with clients to understand their needs
Enhance personal knowledge while utilizing advanced technologies
Maintain exemplary standards of quality and professionalism

Benefits

PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.
To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

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