Risk Services Cybersecurity Audit Poly Internship (Sep 26 Feb 27)
Job Summary
Line of Service
AssuranceIndustry/Sector
TMT X-SectorSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
Intern/TraineeJob Description & Summary
At PwC we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. Were a tech-forward people-empowered network with more than 370000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance tax and legal deals and consulting we help clients build accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at .Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in todays complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance systems to strategy business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology finance data analytics regulatory requirements data security and privacy internal audit and the third parties our clients rely on to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.
We are looking for motivated and curious Polytechnic students to join PwCs Cyber Security Audit team as interns for a period of 6 months or 1 year. This internship offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cyber security audit processes risk assessment and technology-driven improvement initiatives within a professional services environment.
In addition to supporting the teams day-to-day audit and cyber-related activities interns will alsohave the opportunity toexplore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools can be used to improve productivity streamline workflows and enhance the quality of our work.
Key Responsibilities
Support the team in performing cyber security audit and risk assessment activities
Assistin documenting audit procedures findings and recommendations
Help review IT systems processes and controls toidentifygaps or areas for improvement
Conduct research on cyber security trends risks frameworks and best practices
Assistwith data gathering analysis and preparation of audit working papers and reports
Explore opportunities to useAI toolsand automation to improve internal work processes
Help develop simple AI-enabled solutions scripts dashboards or workflow improvements to reduce manual effort
Contribute ideas to enhance team efficiency reporting quality and knowledge sharing
Work closely with team members on special projects related to cyber security audit innovation and process transformation
We are looking for students who are:
Currently pursuing a Diploma in Cyber Security Information Technology Information Security Computer Science or related disciplines
Interested in cyber security IT audit risk compliance and governance
Curious about howAI and automationcan be applied in a business or audit environment
Analytical detail-oriented and willing to learn
Able to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment
Proactive resourceful and open to taking initiative
Preferred Skills / Bonus Points(Students with any of the following will have an added advantage):
Basic understanding of cyber security concepts such as access controls vulnerability management logging or incident response
Familiarity with audit risk or compliance concepts
Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g. Python SQL PowerShell VBA or similar)
Experience using AI tools prompt engineering automation platforms or low-code/no-code tools
Interest in process improvement and digital innovation
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 Azure Data Factory Communication Cybersecurity Cybersecurity Framework Cybersecurity Policy Cybersecurity Requirements Cybersecurity Strategy Emotional Regulation Empathy Encryption Technologies Inclusion Intellectual Curiosity Managed Services Optimism Privacy Compliance Regulatory Response Security Architecture Security Compliance Management Security Control Security Incident Management Security Monitoring 3 moreDesired Languages (If blank desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship
YesGovernment Clearance Required
NoJob Posting End Date
Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 155 countries with over 284,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by vis ... View more