Cybersecurity Senior Associate at PwC South Africa

Qualifications / certifications required:

• Relevant B degree in Information Systems, Informatics, Information Management, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• Security +
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Auditor (advantageous)
• CISM (advantageous)

Experience required:

• 2-4 years of Cyber experience in a consulting nature.

Responsibilities of role:

We are looking for a strategic, detail-oriented individual to join our team as a security consultant. Your responsibilities will include assessing and analysing security systems and measures, based on our go to market services:

• Capability Maturity Assessments - NIST, ISO, FFIEC
• Capability Maturity Assessments - Cyber resilience
• PCI-DSS
• Cyber Risk Management
• Cyber Value at Risk (CyberVAR) / Risk Quantification
• Third Party Risk Management
• Cloud Security
• IoT / ICS / OT
• Cybersecurity Strategy
• Cyber Cost / Investment Management
• Executive and Board of Director Engagement
• Enterprise Risk Management Integration
• Sourcing and Vendor Management
• Awareness, Culture and Behaviour
• Cyber Attestation
• Cyber Program Co-sourcing

Skill sets required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Innovative and adaptable
• Resilient
• Copes well under tight deadlines and works well under stress
• Is a strategic and big picture thinker
• Is curious – learning, sharing and innovating
• Is willing to continually learn and develop skills across a multitude of core competencies
• Approaches problem solving in a logical and structured manner with due consideration given to alternative solutions which may require the acquisition of new knowledge
• Is able to handle complex problems and apply appropriate judgement in evaluating solution inputs