PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) firms help organisations and individuals create the value they’re looking for. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 250,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in Assurance, Tax and Advisory services. In Sub-Saharan Africa, we're the largest provider of professional services with offices in 34 countries and over 9 000 people.
As cybersecurity Senior Associate, you will directly support managers to lead the implementation of security solutions for our clients and support the clients in their desire to protect the business, as well as providing technical insights to client engagements and internal projects.
You will belong to an international connected team of specialists helping our clients with their most complex information security needs and contributing toward their business resilience.
You will be working with teams to access the most sophisticated tools available to fight against cyber crime.
Job Roles and Responsibilities
Evaluating and analyzing threat, vulnerability, impact and risk to security issues discovered from security assessments
Advising clients on the IT security issues, including explanation on the technical details and how they can remediate the vulnerabilities in the systems
Application control and security implementation, program and project delivery design, architecture and solution design.
Assessing and implementing security and risk standards including ISO 2700X, NIST, ITIL, COBIT
Assessing, designing, managing, and reporting on enterprise security
Conducting information security assessments using PwC Methodology and leading practice frameworks and common standards
Conducting attack and penetration on infrastructure, networks, and web applications, and performing source code review
Assisting clients in managing and transforming their information security programs
Assisting clients in managing their business continuity and disaster recovery
Assisting clients in designing and implementing their identify and access management solutions
Assisting client in managing their information protection and data privacy.
Key Requirements
Strong programming knowledge and experience (Java, Perl, C++, Python etc)
Application security, mobile security testing and source code review
Knowledge of IoT and cloud security testing methodology
Basic experience with digital forensics, malware analysis and reverse engineering
Basic understanding of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning etc.
Education/Qualifications:
Industry related certification required (e.g.eCCPT, OSCP, CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIA)
At least 4 years of professional experience in either a technical IT risk or an IT security role
Bachelor's and/or post graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related major.
Possession of or willingness to pursue related professional certifications such as the CISSP, CISM, and/or CISA.
Other Requirements:
Strong project management skills and interpersonal skills
Advanced written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
Creativity, independence, and good problem solving skills
Client service delivery
Coaching and supervising junior team members
High level of integrity and professionalism
Drive to build a team and grow your technical information security career to the next level
Willingness to travel as required
Intellectual curiosity.
Application Closing Date
15th April, 2019.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online