Cyber Defense & Engineering - Network Security - Sr Associate

PwC • Tampa, FL

3d

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. Those in security architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing robust security frameworks to protect organisations from cyber threats. You will develop strategies and solutions to safeguard sensitive data and enable the integrity of systems and networks. 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 assist our clients in designing and implementing secure network architectures, including Zero Trust, SASE/SSE, and network segmentation. As a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain exceptional standards while building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You have hands-on experience configuring and securing enterprise-grade network and security technologies, working with vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, and Zscaler, and contribute to team projects by explaining technical concepts to different stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of hands-on experience in network security, cybersecurity engineering, or security consulting, including practical implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions

Nice To Haves

• Preferred field(s) of study: Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, CyberSecurity, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or Systems Engineering
• Certification(s) Preferred: AWS/Microsoft Solutions Architect, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or ZCCP
• Excelling in designing modern network security architectures
• Implementing Zero Trust principles and SASE/SSE solutions
• Managing firewall and zero trust policies with Cisco and Palo Alto
• Analyzing network traffic and managing enterprise networks
• Securing cloud environments using native and 3rd party tools

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure network architectures, including Zero Trust and network segmentation
• Configure and secure enterprise-grade network and security technologies
• Collaborate with vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto to enhance security measures
• Mentor team members and provide guidance on technical concepts
• Build and maintain enduring client relationships
• Analyze complex cybersecurity challenges and develop practical solutions
• Contribute to team projects by communicating technical concepts to stakeholders

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees