IN-Associate || Client Interactions || IT Security || IFS || PAN India
Job Summary
Line of Service
Internal Firm ServicesIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
OperationsManagement Level
AssociateJob 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.Those in information security at PwC will focus on protecting sensitive data and systems from cyber threats through risk assessments security audits and implementing robust security measures. Your work will help enable the confidentiality integrity and availability of information assets for clients.
*Why PWC
At PwC we believe in providing equal employment opportunities without any discrimination on the grounds of gender ethnic background age disability marital status sexual orientation pregnancy gender identity or expression religion or other beliefs perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firms growth. To enable this we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.
Job Description & Summary:
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Associate to join our Information Security team. This role is responsible for responding to client information security questionnaires reviewing security clauses in contracts and participating in client and stakeholder meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills a basic understanding of information security principles and the ability to collaborate across functions to support client-facing engagements.
Responsibilities:
- Review and respond to client information security questionnaires in coordination with internal SMEs.
- Interpret and analyze security clauses in client contracts; flag deviations and coordinate with stakeholders as needed.
- Participate in client and internal stakeholder meetings to clarify requirements and provide appropriate responses.
- Track progress and maintain documentation of assigned client requests in the internal ticketing system.
- Ensure timely completion of deliverables while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather necessary information.
- Support internal process improvements and automation initiatives related to client engagement.
Mandatory skill sets:
- Strong customer-facing verbal and written communication skills.
- Familiarity with Information Security Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) third-party security risk management.
- Ability to understand and interpret information security concepts cloud security compliance frameworks like ISO Series.
Preferred skill sets:
- Experience in responding to RFPs Security Assessments or due diligence questionnaires.
- Understanding of privacy regulations like GDPR HIPAA is a plus.
- Proficiency with collaboration tools such as MS Suite ServiceNow or similar platforms.
- Certifications like CISSP CISA Security ISO 27001 are an added advantage.
Years of experience required:
1-3 years of relevant experience in client-facing roles ideally within information security compliance or third-party risk.
Education qualification:
Bachelors degree in Information Technology Cybersecurity Business Administration or a related field.
Education (if blank degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor DegreeDegrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Stakeholder ManagementOptional Skills
Accepting Feedback Accepting Feedback Active Listening Azure Data Factory Communication Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Governance Data Architecture Data Archiving Data Flow Mapping Data Privacy Act Emotional Regulation Empathy Enterprise Content Management Incident Response Plan Inclusion Information Rights Management (IRM) Information Security Information Security Governance Information Security Management System (ISMS) Intellectual Curiosity IT Infrastructure Operating Model Optimism Privacy and Security 6 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Available for Work Visa Sponsorship
Government Clearance Required
Job Posting End Date
March 16 2026Required Experience:
IC
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