Cyber Defense & Engineering - Network Security (Associate)

PwC Argentina; Tandil; On-site; ARS 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Argentina is seeking a Cyber Defense & Engineering - Network Security Associate in Buenos Aires. You will design and implement security solutions across enterprise and cloud environments while collaborating with global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services.

You will contribute to incident response, analyze threats, and apply security frameworks to client challenges, strengthening information security practices within a fast-paced advisory setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written) required.

Responsibilities

• Support network security architecture across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Assist with design and implementation of security controls for networks, endpoints, and remote access.
• Translate security requirements into technical configurations and documented solutions.
• Contribute to incident response by gathering evidence and tracking remediation steps.
• Analyze network traffic, logs, and alerts to identify vulnerabilities and risks.
• Apply security tooling to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve security operations.
• Collaborate across teams to align security frameworks with client and firm requirements.
• Build knowledge of cybersecurity methods, cloud services, and secure infrastructure.
• Uphold Information Security Management and Data Protection practices.

Skills

CISSP-ISSAP

SABSA

CCSP

Network security

Incident response

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Job Description & Summary

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 a Cyber Defense & Engineering - Network Security Associate you will support the design and implementation of network security solutions that help protect sensitive data and strengthen systems and networks within our Advisory practice. As an Associate you will contribute to client engagements by learning quickly, adapting to a fast-paced environment, and delivering dependable work while building your technical skills, commercial awareness, and professional brand. In this role at PwC, you will engage in research, gather information from multiple sources, interpret findings, and apply security architecture concepts to client challenges while collaborating across teams and building confidence in a client support setting.

Responsibilities

• Supporting network security architecture activities across enterprise and cloud environments
• Assisting with the design and implementation of security controls for networks, endpoints, and remote access
• Reviewing security requirements and translating them into technical configurations and documented solutions
• Contributing to incident response activities by gathering evidence, documenting findings, and tracking remediation steps
• Analyzing network traffic, logging data, and system alerts to identify vulnerabilities and unusual activity
• Applying security tooling and digital platforms to monitor, troubleshoot, and improve security operations
• Collaborating across teams to validate that security frameworks align with client and firm requirements
• Building knowledge of cybersecurity methods, cloud services, and secure infrastructure implementation
• 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
• At least 1 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to enterprise security architecture, including CISSP-ISSAP, SABSA, CCSP, or equivalent architecture credentials
• Demonstrating network security architecture knowledge across enterprise and cloud environments
• Applying security frameworks to architecture, control, and requirement analysis
• Supporting incident response, logging, and forensic investigation activities
• Collaborating across technical teams while asking questions and learning quickly
• Interpreting network and security data to identify patterns and risks

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.