Cybersecurity-CD&E- Vulnerability Management-Senior Associate -Bangalore
PwC Acceleration Center India · Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
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- On site
- Full-time
- ₹1,500,000 / year
- Bengaluru East, Karnataka, India
Job highlights
- Manage cybersecurity vulnerabilities using advanced tools.
- Analyze and prioritize threats for organizations.
- Develop secure systems and safeguard sensitive data.
- Work with diverse clients and teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in security practices.
About the role
About the Role
At PwC, our Cybersecurity team focuses on protecting organizations from cyber threats using advanced technologies and strategies. You will work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. In this role, you will focus on identifying and analyzing potential threats to an organization's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.
What You'll Do
You will be responsible for the end-to-end Vulnerability Management processes and tools, including host-based application scanners, patch management, GRC tools, and ITSM. Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving the configuration of vulnerability assessment tools and integrating feedback to reduce false positives.
- Analyzing and prioritizing identified vulnerabilities and providing remediation recommendations.
- Preparing vulnerability data and reports for both technical and executive audiences.
- Identifying timelines/programs and guiding teams to address vulnerabilities, including system patching, specialized controls, code/infrastructure changes, and build engineering process adjustments.
- Tracking and remediating vulnerabilities using agreed-upon action plans and timelines with responsible technology partners and support teams.
- Designing and overseeing actionable dashboards and scorecards.
- Reviewing and coordinating changes to patch policies, procedures, standards, and audit work programs in a continuous improvement model.
- Protecting valuable information and maintaining confidentiality and integrity of data through knowledge of security management, network protocols, data, and application security solutions.
- Staying updated on industry trends, current and emerging risks, and relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and industry developments related to data protection, privacy, security, and data governance.
- Leveraging knowledge of operating system and application security, administration, and debugging.
- Applying knowledge of security controls, including access controls and auditing.
What You'll Need
- 4-9 years of strong experience in Vulnerability Management tools (Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7 & Tenable SC).
- Willingness to work in EST shift timings.
- Demonstrated experience driving the configuration of vulnerability assessment tools, including the integration of feedback from IT owners to reduce false positives.
- Demonstrated experience performing analysis and prioritization of identified vulnerabilities and remediation recommendations.
- Demonstrated experience preparing vulnerability data and reports for technical and executive audiences.
- Demonstrated experience identifying timelines/programs and guiding teams to address vulnerabilities, including system patching, deployment of specialized controls, code or infrastructure changes, changes in build engineering processes.
- Demonstrated experience tracking and remediation of vulnerabilities leveraging agreed upon action plans and timelines with responsible technology partners and support teams.
- Demonstrated experience designing and overseeing actionable dashboards and scorecards.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and coordinating changes to patch policies, procedures, standards, and audit work programs in a continuous improvement model.
- Demonstrated experience driving the protection of valuable information and maintaining confidentiality and integrity of data through knowledge of security management, network protocols, data, application security solutions.
- Knowledge of industry trends, including current and emerging risks.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and industry developments related to data protection, privacy, security, and data governance.
- Experience with end-to-end Vulnerability Management processes and tools including host-based applications scanners, patch management, GRC tools and ITSM.
- Knowledge of operating system and application security, administration and debugging.
- Knowledge of security controls including access controls, auditing.
Professional and Educational Background
- Graduate/Bachelor's degree in BE/BTech, MCA.
- Willingness to work in EST shift timings.
Key skills/competency
- Cybersecurity
- Vulnerability Management
- Qualys
- Nessus
- Rapid7
- Tenable SC
- Risk Assessment
- Threat Intelligence
- Patch Management
- Security Reporting
Skills & topics
- Cybersecurity
- Vulnerability Management
- Qualys
- Nessus
- Rapid7
- Tenable SC
- Risk Assessment
- Threat Intelligence
- Patch Management
- Security Reporting
- PwC
- Associate
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4-9 years of experience with specific Vulnerability Management tools like Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, and Tenable SC, and showcase your ability to analyze, prioritize, and report on vulnerabilities.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your experience with end-to-end Vulnerability Management processes, patch management, GRC tools, ITSM, and security controls in your application.
- Demonstrate soft skills: Highlight your learning mindset, ownership, adaptability, and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams, as mentioned in the PwC values.
- Prepare for the shift: Be ready to discuss your willingness and ability to work EST shift timings during the interview process.
- Research PwC's culture: Understand PwC's commitment to protecting organizations and their focus on delivering value, which can be evident in your interview responses.
Technical preparation
Master Vulnerability Management tools: Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, Tenable SC.,Practice vulnerability analysis and prioritization techniques.,Develop skills in creating technical and executive reports.,Familiarize with patch management and security controls.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you took ownership of your development.,How do you adapt to diverse team perspectives?,Share an example of seeking and acting on feedback.,How do you ensure quality and drive value for clients?
Frequently asked questions
- What specific Vulnerability Management tools does PwC Acceleration Center India require for this Senior Associate role?
- For the Senior Associate, Cybersecurity-CD&E- Vulnerability Management position at PwC Acceleration Center India, candidates are expected to have strong experience with tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, and Tenable SC. Proficiency in these tools is a key requirement for managing the identification, analysis, and remediation of client vulnerabilities.
- What are the typical working hours and shift requirements for the Cybersecurity Senior Associate role at PwC?
- The Cybersecurity Senior Associate role at PwC Acceleration Center India requires candidates to be willing to work in EST (Eastern Standard Time) shift timings. This is an important aspect to consider when applying for this position.
- What level of experience is expected for the Senior Associate, Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management position?
- PwC is seeking candidates with 4-9 years of strong experience in Vulnerability Management tools and processes for this Senior Associate role. This experience should encompass identifying, analyzing, prioritizing, and remediating vulnerabilities.
- How important are soft skills for the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Senior Associate at PwC?
- Soft skills are highly valued at PwC. For this role, they emphasize a learning mindset, taking ownership, adaptability, appreciating diverse perspectives, active listening, clear communication, and the ability to seek and give feedback, all crucial for success in a client-facing environment.
- What kind of reporting duties are involved in the Cybersecurity Vulnerability Management Senior Associate role?
- The Senior Associate will be responsible for preparing vulnerability data and reports tailored for both technical and executive audiences. This includes designing and overseeing actionable dashboards and scorecards to communicate security posture effectively.
- Does this Cybersecurity Senior Associate role at PwC require knowledge of specific regulations?
- Yes, knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, guidelines, and industry developments related to data protection, privacy, security, and data governance is important for this role. Staying updated on industry trends and emerging risks is also expected.