IN_Senior Associate_SOC_Engineering, Implementation & Alliances_Advisory _Pune

PwC India; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Waterhouse Cooper LLP is seeking a cybersecurity generalist to help clients implement effective programs, protect systems, and respond to threats. The role emphasizes SOC operations, threat detection, and incident response across multiple domains.

Ideal candidates have EC-Council certifications and hands-on experience with SIEM tools, vulnerability management, and playbooks, along with a strong IT background and commitment to high SLA adherence.

Qualifications

• Mandatory EC-Council certifications: Certified SOC Analyst, CFEI, CEH, and other Security+ / CySA+ or GCIH equivalents.
• Product certifications on SOC tools (SIEM, Vulnerability Management, DAM, UBA, SOAR, NBA) preferred.
• 2–5 years of hands-on security operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Round-the-clock threat monitoring and detection.
• Analysis of suspicious, malicious, and abnormal behavior.
• Alert triage, initial assessment, incident validation, severity & urgency.
• Prioritization of security alerts and creation of incidents per SOPs.
• Post-incident analysis and reporting to stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain incident response policies and procedures.

Skills

SOC operations

Threat detection

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Education

Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology

Tools

Splunk

SIEM

DAM

UBA

SOAR

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

Mandatory (Any-one): - 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

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Technology

Required Skills

SoCs (Inactive)

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Digital Tooling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism {+ 11 more}