Cybersecurity Manager

PriceWaterhouseCoopers Pvt Ltd ( PWC ); Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India, Chennai, is seeking an Associate in Cybersecurity Strategy, Governance, Risk & Compliance within Advisory. You will support delivery of cybersecurity consulting across client environments, conduct gap and risk assessments, and help implement recognized security frameworks.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking and collaboration with client teams. Experience in risk management, control frameworks, and translating technical findings into business insights is essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of cybersecurity consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and controls.
• Ability to translate technical findings into business insights.
• Experience in complex IP‑driven environments (e.g., semiconductor) is a plus.
• Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity gap assessments across client environments, evaluating governance, processes, and technical controls.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain information security frameworks and control programs aligned with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, CSF 2.0, and other standards.
• Perform risk assessments focusing on cybersecurity and data protection, business continuity, and resilience.
• Develop and document cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Lead third‑party security assessments, audits, and maturity evaluations with actionable recommendations.
• Support maturity initiatives including remediation planning and continuous improvement.
• Manage client engagements end‑to‑end including RFPs, planning, delivery, and reporting.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, legal, compliance, and business leadership.

Skills

Cybersecurity risk management

Governance

Control frameworks

Executive reporting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MBA

Master of Business Administration

Job description

IN_Associate-Cybersecurity_Strategy, Governance, Risk & Compliance_Advisory_Chennai Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable Specialism Risk Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. In cloud security at PwC, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and elevating the security posture across our clients’ cloud environments, covering IaaS, PaaS and SaaS. Your work will involve having a deep technical knowledge of cloud security and you will work with one or more Cloud Service Providers (CSP) to implement security protocols, monitor for potential security breaches, conduct risk assessments and vulnerability testing of cloud-based systems, and stay up to date with the latest security threats and trends in cloud technology.

*Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us . At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Summary

The Senior Associate supports the delivery of cybersecurity consulting engagements across diverse client environments. The role involves conducting cybersecurity gap and risk assessments, supporting the implementation of recognized security frameworks, and developing clear, structured policies and procedures. The Senior Associate analyzes control gaps, assesses risk exposure, and delivers practical, prioritized recommendations to improve security maturity. The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, hands ‑ on execution capability, and effective collaboration with clients and internal teams. The Senior Associate contributes to engagement delivery, proposal development, and mentoring junior team members. Exposure to complex, IP ‑ sensitive technology environments is considered a value ‑ add . Semiconductor Industry experience will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity gap assessments across client environments, evaluating governance, processes, and technical controls.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain information security frameworks and control programs aligned with: ISO/IEC 27001:2022 NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 NIST SP 800 ‑ 53 Other applicable industry standards
• Perform risk assessments focusing on: Cybersecurity and information security risks Business continuity and operational resilience Data protection and privacy risks
• Develop and document cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines aligned with international standards, contractual requirements, and organizational objectives .
• Lead independent third ‑ party security assessments, audits, and maturity evaluations, and deliver clear, actionable, and risk ‑ prioritized recommendations.
• Support organizations in improving cybersecurity maturity, including risk management, control design, remediation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage client engagements end ‑ to ‑ end , including:
  • RFP responses and proposal development
  • Engagement planning, execution, and delivery management
  • Stakeholder communication and reporting
• Collaborate effectively with cross ‑ functional internal teams and external stakeholders, including IT, engineering, legal, compliance, and business leadership.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity risk management, governance, and control frameworks.
• Ability to translate technical findings into business ‑ relevant insights.
• Experience producing clear, structured documentation and executive ‑ level reports.
• Ability to work across diverse client environments and operating models
• Ability to drive compliance maturity and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
• Understanding of technology ‑ or IP ‑ driven environments (e.g., advanced manufacturing or semiconductor) is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Awareness of cybersecurity considerations in mixed IT and engineering/OT environments, including high ‑ availability and operational constraints.

Competencies

Accountability | Customer Centricity | Collaboration | Integrity | Perseverance | Learning Mindset | Networking | Communication Skills

Keywords for Job Portal

Cybersecurity Compliance Governance, Risk and Compliance IEC 62443 IoT Security NIST CSF NIST Gap Assessment

Mandatory Skill Sets

Automative , cybersecurity

Preferred Skill Sets

Automative, cybersecurity

Years of Experience required

4 years+

Education Qualification

MBA preferred any graduate Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required

Master of Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills Cybersecurity

Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Cloud Administration, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design, Cloud Resource Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Security Auditing, Cloud Service Delivery, Cloud Service Level Risk Management, Communication, Cyber Engineering, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Forensic Investigation, Incident Investigation, Inclusion, Information Security, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intellectual Curiosity {+ 17 more}

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

June 9, 2026