Cyber Defense & Engineering - Cloud Security Consultant, Director

About the role

PwC focuses on protecting organizations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. The role involves identifying vulnerabilities, developing secure systems, and providing proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and elevate the security posture across clients' cloud environments, covering IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Work with CSPs to implement security protocols, monitor for potential security breaches, conduct risk assessments, and vulnerability testing of cloud-based systems.
• Translate the vision, set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Drive business growth, shape client engagements, and mentor the next generation of leaders.
• Ensure quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are foundational to PwC's success. Create a healthy working environment while maximizing client satisfaction.
• Cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

Requirements

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Year(s) of Experience: 10 years
• Preferred Qualifications: Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information CyberSecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems

Qualifications

• Lead in line with PwC's values and brand.
• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.
• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.
• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.
• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.
• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.
• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.
• Adhere to and enforce professional and technical standards, the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Skills

• Define and drive enterprise cloud security strategies.
• Lead large-scale, multi-workstream cloud security programs.
• Advise executive stakeholders on cloud risk, security architecture, and security transformation roadmaps.
• Set the direction for cloud governance frameworks.
• Define enterprise IAM strategies.
• Drive the design and implementation of secure-by-design cloud landing zones.
• Define enterprise IAM strategies including zero trust architecture, privileged access management, and identity models.
• Drive resilience strategy for cloud platforms.
• Lead security strategy for AI/ML and data platforms.
• Oversee enterprise cloud security assessments.
• Build and scale high-performing cloud security teams.
• Drive business development and revenue growth.
• Develop strategic alliances with cloud and security vendors.
• Lead the development of firm accelerators.
• Champion innovation in AI-enabled security solutions.
• Represent the firm in thought leadership and industry forums.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

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Application Instructions

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines.