Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy
Management Level
Director
Job Description & Summary
To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.
As a Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to resolve complex cyber security incidents and reform and improve business strategies to mitigate and reduce risk of future impact. The PwC Evolved Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:
Client Support & Consulting Leadership
* Lead and manage Cyber Incident Response engagements, delivering expert technical and strategic guidance to clients facing complex cybersecurity incidents and crises.
* Advise clients on preparing, detecting,
analysing
,
containing
and recovering from various cyber threats such as ransomware, data
breaches
and account compromises.
* Provide thought leadership and best practice recommendations to evolve client security operation
s
capabilities and incident response frameworks.
* Partner with clients to design and run realistic incident response
crisis
simulations and tabletop exercises to strengthen
organisational
readiness.
* Support clients in aligning incident handling processes with regulatory requirements, including NIS2, GDPR
and industry
best practice guidelines /
standards.
Business Development & Client Relationship Management
* Drive the development of a strong consulting pipeline by
identifying
and pursuing new business opportunities within existing and new clients.
* Cultivate and expand long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on cybersecurity incident management and security operations strategies.
* Collaborate with PwC's wider teams and ecosystems to deliver integrated solutions that meet client needs.
* Represent PwC at industry events, forums and in collaboration with bodies
such as
the
NCSC and ENISA to
showcase
expertise
and influence market thinking.
Security Operations & Incident Response Expertise
* Lead Security Operations Centre (SOC) advisory services, helping clients
establish
or mature 24/7 security monitoring
, threat
hunting
and incident response capabilities.
* Oversee the development and continuous improvement of SOC processes, incident response
playbooks
and threat detection methodologies tailored to
client risk
profiles.
* Guide threat intelligence and threat hunting initiatives, ensuring clients stay ahead of evolving threat landscapes through proactive monitoring and advanced analytics.
Team Development & Leadership
* Recruit, develop,
mentor
and inspire a diverse consulting team, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture aligned with PwC's values.
* Provide coaching and leadership to technical teams to build skills in incident response, digital forensics, threat
hunting
and security operations advisory.
* Drive continuous learning and innovation to keep the team and services at the forefront of cybersecurity advancements.
Governance & Reporting
* Manage collaboration with external service providers such as managed security service providers (MSSPs) supporting clients' SOC and incident response functions.
* Deliver regular performance metrics, incident
reviews
and strategic insights to client leadership teams to support informed decision-making.
Your Profile
* Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security
, Computer Science, Engineering,
Mathematics
or
related
discipline.
* Minimum
10
+ years of experience in Cyber Security
with extensive
experience
dedicated to Incident Response, Crisis Management
and
Security Operations.
* Proven
track record
of building, leading
and consulting
on SOC
, preferably across hybrid or outsourced models.
* Experience providing cybersecurity advisory services to clients in a consulting environment, including client engagement and business development responsibilities.
* Strong technical knowledge of cyber security monitoring tools (SIEM, EDR, MDR
, IDP/
IPS
etc.
), forensic techniques, threat
huntin
g
and hands-on incident response.
* Familiarity with red team activities and penetration testing is beneficial.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively engage with regulators, law enforcement
, third
parties
and external authorities during
cyber
security incidents.
* Excellent communication skills with experience delivering impactful presentations and producing high-quality reports for diverse audiences.
* Proven leadership skills with
experience in
mentoring teams and driving high-performance cultures.
* Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM,
SANS
GIAC, OSCP, or equivalent
is
highly desirable.
*Enjoy PwC's perks*
We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you
thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at. (
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*Being appreciated for being you*
Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the
Business in the Community Elevate Pledge
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You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at
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Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we'd love to hear from you
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please
email us
for more information.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Cybersecurity Strategy, Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Firewall (Network Security), Forensic Investigation, Incident Management, Incident Remediation, Incident Response Plan, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation {+ 27 more}
Desired Languages
(If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes
Government Clearance Required?
No
Job Posting End Date