Senior Associate – Cyber Advisory

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

TRS Consulting

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

About the role: 

As a Senior Associate in Cyber Risk Advisory, you’ll help clients understand and manage complex cyber risks while strengthening their security and resilience. Working within PwC’s Cyber Defence, Transformation & Resilience team, you’ll contribute to cyber advisory and transformation programmes spanning risk, governance, controls and operational resilience. You’ll work alongside experienced cyber specialists and client stakeholders to assess challenges, develop practical recommendations and support the delivery of sustainable improvements to clients’ cyber security capabilities.

 

What your days will look like:

• Conduct cyber maturity, risk and controls assessments, identifying gaps and opportunities to strengthen security and resilience.
• Facilitate client workshops and interviews, analysing cyber, technology and operational risks and translating findings into practical recommendations.
• Support clients across cyber risk management, incident readiness, supply chain assurance, secure transformation and operational resilience.
• Produce clear reports, presentations and client deliverables, communicate findings to stakeholders and contribute to proposals and business development.

 

This role is for you if:

• You understand cyber risk, evolving threats and security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST CSF and CIS Controls.
• You have skills in cyber security, technology risk, IT audit, controls assurance, consulting or a related area.
• You can analyse complex problems, structure findings and develop practical, risk-based recommendations.
• You have knowledge of areas such as cloud security, AI security, SOC modernisation, identity and access management, cyber recovery or data protection.
• You communicate confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders, facilitating discussions and explaining complex security concepts clearly.
• You’re collaborative, curious and proactive, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an interest in helping organisations improve their cyber resilience.

 

What you’ll receive from us: 

No matter where you may be in your career or personal life, our benefits are designed to add value and support, recognising and rewarding you fairly for your contributions. 

We offer a range of benefits including empowered flexibility and a working week split between office, home and client site; private medical cover and 24/7 access to a qualified virtual GP; six volunteering days a year and much more. 

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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