Digital Risk & Resilience | Senior Associate | Cybersecurity

PwC Australia; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

4 weeks annual leave

Parental leave

Float public holidays

Career progression

Job summary

PwC Australia is seeking a Senior Associate in our Cybersecurity & Privacy team to safeguard clients across industries by designing, implementing and uplifting security controls and governance. You will partner with clients to reduce risk, protect data, and drive secure growth, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to business development.

Join a global firm that values collaboration, flexibility, and continuous learning, offering opportunities across leading industries and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering cybersecurity and/or privacy engagements, ideally in consulting settings.
• Practical experience applying recognised security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Essential Eight).
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for technical and executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cybersecurity and privacy engagements across diverse clients, owning workstreams and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews against recognised frameworks.
• Advise clients on cyber risk, governance, privacy, and regulatory obligations with clear recommendations.
• Support design, implementation, and uplift of security controls, policies and frameworks.
• Build and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities for value and contribute to business development.
• Coach and review junior team members and foster a collaborative culture.
• Stay ahead of evolving threats and regulatory changes to improve client outcomes.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Privacy

Client-facing

Governance

NIST CSF

Essential Eight

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

Regulatory compliance

Business development

Job description

At PwC Australia, we recognise the power of transformation and the potential of human-centred innovation. As a Senior Associate in our Cybersecurity & Privacy team, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding our clients against evolving cyber threats and privacy risks. You'll partner with clients across diverse sectors, including financial services, health, retail, and energy / mining entities, to design, implement, and uplift security controls, frameworks, and governance that reduce risk, protect data, and drive secure, sustainable growth.

Why PwC?

At PwC Australia, your skills meet purpose. We tackle big challenges across industries like finance, technology, energy, and health, giving you the chance to make a real impact. Here, your growth is our priority. You'll work with leading teams, explore new technologies, and unlock your full potential.

Join a global community of more than 370,000 people who value bold ideas, collaboration, and lasting change. Together, we're building trust and shaping the future.

What you'll do:

• Deliver cybersecurity and privacy engagements across a range of clients and industries, taking ownership of workstreams and producing high-quality deliverables that meet client needs.
• Conduct security assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews against recognised frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST CSF, Essential Eight, AESCSF, FAIR, CPS 234, CPS 230).
• Advise clients on cyber risk, governance, privacy, and regulatory obligations, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for both technical and executive stakeholders.
• Support the design, implementation, and uplift of security controls, policies, and frameworks that strengthen client resilience and reduce risk.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted point of contact and identifying opportunities to add further value & contribute to business development activities, including proposals, thought leadership, and client presentations.
• Coach, guide, and review the work of junior team members, contributing to their development and to a collaborative, high-performing team culture.
• Stay ahead of emerging cyber threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, applying this knowledge to continuously improve client outcomes.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrated experience delivering cybersecurity and/or privacy engagements, ideally within a consulting, advisory, or client-facing environment.
• Practical experience applying and leveraging recognised security frameworks and standards (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, Essential Eight) to assess, uplift, and strengthen client security postures.
• Strong knowledge across cyber risk, governance, and compliance, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights for both technical and executive audiences.
• Experience producing high-quality deliverables and managing workstreams to time, budget, and quality expectations.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, or guiding junior team members, with a genuine interest in developing others and contributing to a positive team culture.
• Relevant industry certifications (or working towards) such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, or similar are highly regarded.

What you'll gain:

• The opportunity to work with leading organisations and cutting-edge technology that challenge and expand your expertise.
• Flexibility means trusting you to choose when, where, and how you work, balancing what's best for you, your team, and your clients to grow and thrive together.
• Clear paths for career progression supported by continuous learning and leadership development.
• Generous leave entitlements including four weeks' annual leave and float public holidays to support your work-life balance.
• A world-class parental leave policy offering up to 26 weeks of leave for caregivers, supporting your family and personal life.
• We know that perks are as important as your financial rewards. Explore all the benefits that PwC has to offer here.

We're committed to treating all our job applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability, neurodivergence, or any other protected characteristic. We want you to have every opportunity to thrive in our selection process. In the application form, you can let us know what adjustments you require during our recruitment process and/or any workplace accommodations you anticipate needing to help you perform your role.