Line of Service
Advisory
Industry/Sector
Specialism
Advisory Other
Management Level
Senior Associate
Job Description & Summary
At PwC our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities develop secure systems and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.
As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.
As a Cyber Risk Consultant you will play a key role in advising our clients on how to identify assess and mitigate their cybersecurity risks. This is a clientfacing role where you will work directly with businesses to develop tailored risk management strategies and implement cybersecurity best practices. The successful candidate will be fluent in both German and English as you will be supporting Germanspeaking clients across various industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats.
- Provide expert advice and recommendations on how to mitigate risks and enhance security posture for clients.
- Develop and implement risk management frameworks policies and strategies in line with industry standards and regulations.
- Perform gap analysis and advise on regulatory compliance (e.g. GDPR ISO 27001 NIST etc..
- Engage with clients to understand their cybersecurity challenges providing tailored solutions and strategic advice.
- Assist in the development of incident response plans and business continuity strategies.
- Prepare and deliver reports presentations and risk assessments to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders in German and English.
- Stay uptodate with the latest cybersecurity threats trends and regulatory changes.
- Support clients in the implementation of cybersecurity tools and technologies.
- Provide training and workshops for clients on best practices in cyber risk management.
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science Business Administration or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g. CISSP CISM CISA CRISC) are a plus.
- Proven experience in cybersecurity risk consulting with a focus on identifying and mitigating cyber risks.
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks risk management methodologies and industry standards.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments and developing risk management strategies.
- Familiarity with key regulations and compliance requirements such as GDPR ISO 27001 and NIST.
- Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills with a strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple client projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build lasting relationships with clients.
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Travel Requirements
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Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
Yes
Government Clearance Required
Yes
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