CDTR-Cybersecurity - Cloud Security-Senior Associate -Bangalore

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Cybersecurity - Cloud Security Senior Associate to design and secure multi-account AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code. You will implement IAM, network security, and automate remediation while coordinating with clients across regulated industries.

You will engage directly with clients, translate control requirements into secure infrastructure, and drive findings to remediation with audit-ready evidence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 4 years of experience in cloud security or similar roles.
• Proficiency in English (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Design secure AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Implement IAM controls including least-privilege and centralized SSO.
• Configure VPC architecture, segmentation, and network security.
• Automate remediation with AWS services (e.g., Lambda, EventBridge).
• Integrate cloud security logs with SIEM/SOAR platforms for detection and response.
• Conduct cloud security assessments and code reviews to identify vulnerabilities.
• Develop production-ready runbooks and monitoring plans for operations.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to translate requirements into implemented controls and audit evidence.
• Provide guidance on cloud security and DevSecOps practices to teams.
• Support delivery in Agile environments with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Cloud security design

IAM & access control

DevSecOps practices

Security auditing

Cloud security analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Lambda

EventBridge

SIEM/SOAR

Terraform/CloudFormation

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 Cybersecurity - Cloud Security Senior Associate

As a Cybersecurity - Cloud Security Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in building and securing AWS environments for our clients. You will establish secure‑by‑default AWS foundations, implement identity, network, encryption, logging, and detection controls, and drive findings through to remediation with audit‑ready evidence. As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain professional standards. You will focus on building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You will be building meaningful client connections and learning how to manage and inspire others.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will work within our Cybersecurity practice, focusing on designing and implementing secure, multi‑account AWS foundations using Infrastructure as Code. You will engage directly with clients in regulated industries, translating control requirements into working infrastructure. Your responsibilities will include automating remediation processes, integrating cloud security logs with SIEM/SOAR platforms, and supporting delivery in Agile environments. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance your skills in cloud security engineering while contributing to the protection of sensitive data for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building secure AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code to establish reusable secure‑by‑default patterns
• Implementing identity and access management controls, including least‑privilege identity and centralized SSO, to enhance security
• Configuring network security through VPC architecture, segmentation, and traffic controls to protect client data
• Automating remediation processes using EventBridge and Lambda to address common misconfigurations efficiently
• Integrating cloud security logs with SIEM/SOAR platforms to support detection, triage, and remediation workflows
• Conducting cloud security assessments and source code reviews to identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigation plans
• Developing and maintaining production‑readiness artifacts, including runbooks and monitoring plans, to support operational readiness
• Collaborating with client stakeholders to translate control requirements into implemented AWS controls and produce audit‑ready evidence
• Providing guidance and training to teams on cloud security and DevSecOps practices to support continuous upskilling
• Supporting delivery in Agile environments by working alongside other engineers and client teams to achieve project goals

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Information CyberSecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
• At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to cloud security architecture and engineering, including CCSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent cloud security credentials
• Demonstrating proficiency in cloud infrastructure architecture design and management
• Utilizing cloud security auditing techniques to enhance security measuresExcelling in web application penetration testing to identify vulnerabilities
• Implementing security frameworks and controls in multi‑cloud environments
• Conducting security incident management and troubleshooting for cloud services