IN-Associate-SOC-Cyber as a Service-Advisory-Gurgaon

PwC South Africa; Gurugram District; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a cybersecurity associate to join our Cybersecurity and Privacy services team, helping clients implement effective security programs and protect against threats.

The role requires 2–5 years in SOC/Incident Management/Threat Detection, with certifications and a background in IT. Responsibilities include threat monitoring, incident response, and policy development within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in SOC/Incident Management/Threat Detection, per SOPs.
• Education in IT/Cybersecurity; relevant certifications preferred.
• Experience with SIEM platforms and security tooling is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Round-the-clock threat monitoring and detection.
• Analyze suspicious activity and validate incidents.
• Triage alerts, assess severity, and create incidents per SOPs.
• Escalate to stakeholders and report on incidents.
• Perform post-incident analysis and maintain playbooks.
• Develop and maintain incident response policies and procedures.

Skills

SOC experience

Incident response

Threat detection

Security monitoring

Policy & SOPs

Education

B.Tech (IT) / MCA / MBA IT

Bachelor’s in IT / Cybersecurity / CS

Certifications (EC-Council, GIAC, CompTIA)

Tools

Splunk

Job description

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. As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

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 Description & Summary

We are seeking a professional to join our Cybersecurity and Privacy services team, where you will have the opportunity to help clients implement effective cybersecurity programs that protect against threats.

Responsibilities

• L1 - Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in SOC/Incident Management/Incident Response /Threat Detection Engineering/ Vulnerability Management/ SOC platform management/ Automation/Asset Integration/ Threat Intel Management /Threat Hunting.
• L2 - Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in SOC/Incident Management/Incident Response /Threat Detection Engineering/Vulnerability Management/ SOC platform management/ Automation/ Asset Integration/ Threat Intel Management/Threat Hunting.
• Round the clock threat monitoring & detection
• Analysis of any suspicious, malicious, and abnormal behavior.
• Alert triage, Initial assessment, incident validation, its severity & urgency
• Prioritization of security alerts and creating Incidents as per SOPs.
• Reporting & escalation to stakeholders
• Post-incident Analysis
• Consistent incident triage & recommendations using playbooks.
• Develop & maintain incident management and incident response policies and procedures.
• Preservation of security alerts and security incidents artefacts for forensic purpose.
• Adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLA) and KPIs.
• Reduction in Mean Time to Detection and Response (MTTD & MTTR).

Mandatory skill sets

• Certified SOC Analyst (EC-Council)
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (EC-Council)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-Council)
• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or equivalent.

Product Certifications (Preferred)

• Product Certifications on SOC Security Tools such as SIEM/Vulnerability Management/ DAM/UBA/ SOAR/NBA etc.

Preferred skill sets

SOC - Splunk Years of experience required: 2-5 Years Education qualification: B.Tech/MCA/MBA with IT background/ Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified) Required Skills SoCs (Inactive) Optional Skills Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture, Security Compliance Management, Security Control, Security Incident Management, Security Monitoring {+ 3 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified) Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required?

Travel Requirements

Travel Requirements Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

August 5, 2026

Additional Information

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.