Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1)

PwC Argentina; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Argentina is seeking an Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1) in Buenos Aires to support cybersecurity operations, monitor client environments, and help address security issues across diverse environments. You will collaborate with global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services, gaining hands-on experience in cybersecurity generalist work.

This role focuses on learning, adaptability, and reliable delivery, assisting senior team members while building technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• English proficiency required.
• Experience or internship in cybersecurity operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events and alerts across client environments to identify threats.
• Investigate incidents by gathering evidence, documenting findings, and escalating issues by severity and impact.
• Perform initial triage of security tickets and route items to the proper response path.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

Ticketing systems

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center Buenos Aires and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1) you will support cybersecurity operations focused on monitoring client systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and helping address security issues across a range of environments. Within our Cybersecurity practice, you will develop your skills while contributing to work that protects sensitive data and supports secure technology operations for clients. This role offers exposure to varied challenges, fast‑moving priorities, and opportunities to build practical experience in cybersecurity generalist work.

As an Associate you will focus on learning, adaptability, and reliable delivery while supporting senior team members and building your technical knowledge. In this role at PwC, you will gather information from multiple sources, interpret patterns, communicate findings clearly, and apply professional and technical standards while developing your understanding of client needs, cybersecurity tools, and the broader business context.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring security events and alerts across client environments to identify possible threats and unusual activity
• Investigating incidents by gathering evidence, documenting findings, and escalating issues based on severity and impact
• Performing initial triage of security tickets, validating symptoms, and routing items to the appropriate response path
• Reviewing endpoint, network, and cloud logs to support incident analysis and vulnerability assessment activities
• Applying cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and control requirements when handling operational security tasks
• Supporting containment and recovery actions for security incidents under senior guidance
• Recording case details, status updates, and remediation steps in ticketing and monitoring tools
• Contributing to security monitoring routines, regulatory response activities, and privacy compliance tasks across managed service engagements
• Understanding the importance of responsible Information Management, including Information Security and Data Protection
• Ensuring correct Information Security Management practices

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
• At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to enterprise cybersecurity governance and operations, including CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security credentials
• Demonstrating internship, coursework, or project exposure to cybersecurity operations
• Applying security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or incident response concepts
• Working in client-facing or managed services environments with changing priorities
• Gathering data, identifying patterns, and communicating findings clearly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and an equal opportunity employer.