AI Security & Data Risk - Senior Associate

PwC South Africa; Dublin; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC South Africa is looking for a Senior Associate in Dublin to join their Cybersecurity & Privacy practice. The role involves designing and delivering data risk and classification programmes, performing data discovery assessments, and contributing to AI governance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in data security or cybersecurity consulting. Expertise in Microsoft Purview is highly desired, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in data security, data protection, data classification, data governance, or cybersecurity consulting.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Purview or Varonis is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of data protection and privacy principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of data risk and data classification programmes.
• Perform data discovery and sensitivity assessments.
• Produce high-quality client-ready deliverables.

Skills

Data security

Information protection

Data governance

Microsoft Purview

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Information Management, Data Analytics, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Varonis

Job description

PwC South Africa is looking for a Senior Associate in Dublin to join their Cybersecurity & Privacy practice. The role involves designing and delivering data risk and classification programmes, performing data discovery assessments, and contributing to AI governance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience in data security or cybersecurity consulting. Expertise in Microsoft Purview is highly desired, along with strong communication skills.