CD&E-Cybersecurity-SIEM-Google Secops-Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India invites an experienced Senior Associate in Cybersecurity to join our global team, focusing on threat detection, SIEM, and Google SOAR. You will develop playbooks, automate security processes, and work across Advisory, Assurance, Tax, and Business Services.

You will engage with clients to identify threats, implement solutions, and build dashboards while mentoring others and growing your personal brand. Strong problem solving and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Develop threat detection strategies to identify and mitigate cyber threats.
• Use Google SOAR to automate security operations and improve incident response.
• Create and manage playbooks using low-code automation.
• Integrate new logging sources and build playbooks for incident triage.
• Collaborate with clients to tailor cybersecurity solutions.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage threat intelligence.
• Leverage Python scripting to automate tools and integrate systems.
• Design processes to enable automation with Google SOAR.
• Build and maintain security dashboards to track incidents.
• Explore Generative AI models to enhance detection and triage.

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India 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 CD&E-Cybersecurity-SIEM-Google Secops-Senior Associate, you will be at the forefront of helping clients detect cyber threats and mitigate vulnerabilities within our Cybersecurity practice. You will be part of a dynamic team that tackles critical business and data protection challenges, leveraging your skills to drive strategic programs, data analytics, and technical implementation activities. This role offers the chance to work alongside top professionals in Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Forensics, providing you with a platform to enhance your skills and make a significant impact.

As a Senior Associate, you will focus on building meaningful client connections and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You will navigate complex situations, using your problem‑solving skills to deliver quality work. This position involves mentoring others, managing ambiguity, and growing your personal brand. You will be expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, using your technical strengths to provide valuable insights and recommendations.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will engage with clients to identify malicious activities and implement solutions to protect their networks. Your work will involve developing playbooks, integrating new logging sources, and utilizing Google SOAR technologies to enhance security measures.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing threat detection strategies to identify and mitigate cyber threats
• Utilizing Google SOAR technologies to automate security operations and enhance incident response
• Creating and managing playbooks using low code or no code automation blocks for efficient threat management
• Integrating new logging sources and building playbooks to streamline security incident triage and response
• Collaborating with clients to understand their cybersecurity needs and provide tailored solutions
• Conducting vulnerability assessments and managing threat intelligence to strengthen network defenses
• Leveraging Python scripting for automation and integration of security tools and systems
• Designing and improving processes and workflows to incorporate automation through Google SOAR tools
• Building and maintaining dashboards to provide insights into security operations and incident trends
• Exploring and implementing Generative AI models to enhance detection logic and threat triage capabilities

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 2 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 threat intelligence and vulnerability management, including GCTI, CISSP, or equivalent threat and risk management credentials
• Demonstrating proficiency in Google Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) tools
• Utilizing Python scripting for automation and integration tasks
• Developing low code automations and custom integrations with Google systems
• Possessing knowledge of operating system internals for Linux and Windows platforms
• Implementing Generative AI models to enhance detection logic and threat triage
• Excelling in dashboard creation and widget development for security monitoring