Threat Response Analyst, Senior Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Permanent  

Australia all Locations - Full Time - Hybrid - Senior Associate 

• Full time opportunity providing strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities to learn within the firm & grow with the latest info security trends  
• Flexible work options - work smarter in a way that suits your lifestyle 

About the Role  

Our Threat Management team is expanding and we’re looking for a Threat Response Senior Associate to join our vast community of solvers. The Threat Management Team brings our purpose to life by developing strategies to contain the incident and recover operations effectively. We deliver the full spectrum of end-to-end incident response activities (triage, root cause analysis, escalations, notifications, communication, etc.), as well as developing strategies to contain the incident and recover operations effectively.  

As a Threat Response Senior Associate, you will have a solid background in cyber security incident response, forensic analysis and understand the tools, techniques and procedures cyber adversaries use to exploit their victims. You are capable of applying your high level technical, coordination and communication skills to identify, analyse, prioritise and remediate cyber incidents, as well as being adaptable within a dynamic environment to actively defend the network 

You’ll help solve complex problems by using your skills in: 

• Detailed knowledge of Cyber Security and Threat Response processes 
• Strong comprehension of cyber technologies, malware and emerging threats 
• Understanding of security operations technologies 
• Experience working in a complex, matrix organizations  
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skill sets 

In our Threat Management team, your impact will be seen by: 

• Coordinating cyber incident response activities, involving multiple teams in support of local, regional and global cyber security operations 
• Providing technical analysis, remediation and reporting for cyber incidents 
• Developing and sharing tradecraft to improve the effectiveness of detection and response capabilities 
• Partnering with local, regional and global stakeholders to prepare for, and respond to, cyber incidents 
• Contributing to cyber security operations through support for security investigations and/or vulnerability analysis and management 

Essential Skills: 

• Teamwork, through effective contributions to all types of work teams (functional, cross-functional and self-directed)  
• Well-developed written and verbal communications, and ability to productively interact across organization levels and functions 
• Problem solving, within the context of complex cyber incidents, analysis and tradecraft  
• Quality focus and technical proficiency for cyber intrusion analysis, remediation and reporting  
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders - across a wide range of organizational functions, local and globally 
• Perseverance and motivation, to drive dynamic and complex cyber security operations, and develop innovative detection and analysis tradecraft 

Desired Certifications:  

(Certifications aren’t a prerequisite however are well regarded)  

• GIAC relevant certification or equivalent; Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA); Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE); Certified Incident Handler (GCIH); Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)  
• SIEM vendor relevant certification  
• Cloud security vendor relevant certification  

About PwC

At PwC, we are a human-led, tech-powered community of solvers. We approach problems with curiosity, collaboration and willingness to challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions in partnership with Australian businesses and not-for-profits. Together, we strive to make a positive impact and drive meaningful change. 

That’s where our people come in. Whether you’re just beginning your career or have plenty of experience under your belt, we believe your unique perspective can help us to deliver valued insights that make a real impact. Here, you’ll be surrounded by peers who have your back and leaders who support you, in an environment that encourages continuous learning and growth. 

Your benefits 

• Flexible working arrangements for how, where and when you work, ensuring you thrive while delivering top results for your team and clients 
• More opportunities to connect with loved ones, with the ability to work up to four weeks from anywhere in Australia and select international locations 
• Health and lifestyle perks like a wellness credit and discounted memberships 
• Gender inclusive 26 weeks paid parental leave 
• World-class development opportunities to accelerate your career 
• Strong mentors, meaningful work and plenty of networking opportunities 
• Dress for your day so you can feel confident and comfortable for whatever your day has in store for you 

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We empower our people to use their creativity, authenticity and human differences to be champions of change and challenge our thinking. At PwC, we understand that diverse perspectives are necessary for solving complex problems. We believe that for diversity to truly flourish, it must be nurtured in an inclusive environment. That's why we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued to thrive. 

PwC is committed to making our recruitment processes inclusive, so if you need reasonable adjustments or would like to note which pronouns you use at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.  

Preetika Bhatia is the Recruitment Manager for the role. As the team experiences high volumes of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a timely and fair process for all. 

No Agencies Please: We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs in response to this advertisement. We are only accepting applications direct from individuals. 

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