Cyber Defense & Engineering-Director

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Cyber Defense & Engineering Director to safeguard client information and shape cybersecurity engagements. You will set strategic direction, lead multiple projects, and maintain executive-level client relations while mentoring future leaders.

The role spans advisory, assurance, tax, and business services across PwC networks. You will drive thought leadership, leverage cutting-edge tools, and promote innovations to deliver resilient digital infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 15–20 years of experience.
• English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies to protect client organizations.
• Oversee threat intelligence and vulnerability management initiatives.
• Guide teams in conducting vulnerability assessments and remediation.
• Collaborate with executive-level clients to shape engagements and drive growth.
• Mentor and develop cybersecurity leaders within the organization.
• Drive innovation and promote technological advances in cyber defense.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

SIEM platforms (Splunk)

Network Security

Cloud Security

IoT Security

MITRE framework

Scripting (Python, Perl, Shell)

Threat Intelligence

Vulnerability Management

EDR Solutions

DLP Solutions

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

US Client Experience

Leadership & Customer Relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Splunk

Sentinel

ServiceNow (SNOW)

ITIL

AWS

Azure

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 Cyber Defense & Engineering Director, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure within our Cybersecurity practice. You will focus on identifying and analyzing potential threats to an organization's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. As a Director, you will set the strategic direction and lead business development efforts, making impactful decisions and overseeing multiple projects while maintaining executive‑level client relations. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion, and a commercial mindset are foundational to our success.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will cultivate the potential in others and actively collaborate across the PwC Network, leveraging our collective strength. You will develop new ideas, solutions, and structures, driving thought leadership and promoting technological advances. By addressing system‑level enablers, you will make strategic choices and drive change, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together. Your efforts will identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities into success for the firm, adhering to professional and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Leading the development and implementation of cybersecurity strategies to protect client organizations from potential threats
• Overseeing threat intelligence and vulnerability management initiatives to identify and mitigate risks
• Guiding teams in conducting comprehensive vulnerability assessments and managing remediation efforts
• Utilizing advanced technologies and methodologies to enhance cyber defense capabilities
• Collaborating with executive‑level clients to shape cybersecurity engagements and drive business growth
• Mentoring and developing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders within the organization
• Promoting innovation and technological advancements to create a resilient digital infrastructure
• Analyzing and interpreting cyber threat intelligence to inform strategic decision‑making
• Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to support cybersecurity objectives
• Confirming compliance with industry standards and regulations in all cybersecurity operations

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 15-20 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 Cyber Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management
• Utilizing advanced skills in Cloud Security and Network Forensics
• Leading initiatives in Malware Analysis and Intrusion Detection
• Excelling in developing strategic solutions for Cyber Defense
• Promoting innovation and creativity in cybersecurity strategies
• Cultivating executive‑level client relationships and driving business growth
• Lead Cyber Defense pillar consisting of multiple sub capabilities (including SIEM/SOC, Network Security, Cloud Security, IOT Security).
• Driving support in sales lifecycle and crafting a narrative that helps convert an opportunity to a WIN
• Manage/coach a team of practitioners that deliver client services in areas listed above
• Managing multiple stakeholders including senior leadership to help realize stated vision/goals
• Identify and build new capabilities to help expand the current portfolio of offerings
• Having the ability to mentor and support Managers/Senior Managers to the fullest extent in practice development
• Drive practice operations that include hiring, managing supply/demand, grooming staff towards a path of continuous improvement
• Creating career paths and enabling team members to pursue their professional goals that tie into the practice goals
• Collaborating with extended leadership to drive initiatives that are of utmost importance to the firm’s goals

Skills Required

• Must have hands‑on experience SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel) / Network Security / Cloud Security / IOT Security /SNOW / ITIL / Agile Methodologies
• Good understanding of use case development based on client requirements.
• Experience in developing project plans and tracking the complete project delivery
• Driving stand up call with team / clients
• Exposure \ knowledge of integration on various SIEM platforms
• Experience on implementing EDR solutions
• Experience in implementing DLP solutions
• Experience in Network Security & Cloud Security (AWS/Azure).
• Previous experience as a Cyber security architect is a plus.
• Experience on handling client proposals a plus
• Have good understanding of the MITRE framework
• Knowledge of programming languages a plus (Python, Perl and Shell scripting etc.)
• Experience working with US clients
• Good communications skills