IN_Manager_SOC_Cyber Defense & Engineering_ Advisory _Mumbai

PwC India; Thane; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC India is seeking a cybersecurity generalist to join our Cybersecurity and Privacy services team. You will help clients implement effective cybersecurity programs that protect systems and data, applying broad cybersecurity principles across diverse challenges.

You will contribute to threat monitoring, incident handling, and policy development, while maintaining alignment with SLAs and KPIs in a dynamic client environment.

Qualifications

• EC-Council certifications such as Certified SOC Analyst, CFEI, CEH, and security qualifications including CompTIA Security+ and CySA+ or GIAC equivalents.
• Product certifications on SOC tools such as SIEM, Vulnerability Management, DAM, UBA, SOAR and NBA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Round the clock threat monitoring and detection.
• Analyze suspicious, malicious, and abnormal behavior.
• Alert triage, initial assessment, and incident validation with severity and urgency.
• Prioritize security alerts and create incidents as per SOPs.
• Report and escalate to stakeholders.
• Post-incident analysis and lessons learned.
• Develop and maintain incident management and response policies and procedures.
• Preserve security alerts and incidents artefacts for forensics.
• Adhere to SLAs and KPIs; reduce MTTD and MTTR.

Skills

SOC Operations

Threat Detection

Incident Response

Incident Management

Vulnerability Management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

B.Tech / MCA / MBA with IT background

Cybersecurity

Computer Science

Information Technology

Tools

Splunk

SIEM

Vulnerability Management Tools

SOAR

UBA

DAM

NBA

Job description

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 forour 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 foreach 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 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

• Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering

Required Skills

SOC Operations

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Professional Courage {+ 13 more}.

Desired Languages

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