IN_Specialist 3_SOC_Cyber as a Service_ Advisory _Gurgaon

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

Benefits offered by this job

inclusive benefits

flexibility programmes

mentorship

Job summary

PwC in India is hiring a cybersecurity specialist to help clients implement robust programs protecting data and systems. You will work across SOC/IR, vulnerability management, and threat detection, contributing to proactive security strategies.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience, a IT-related degree, and certifications in EC-Council, CompTIA or GIAC. It offers exposure to diverse domains and a collaborative environment with PwC benefits.

Qualifications

• Certified security professional with SOC/IR experience.
• Experience in threat detection, incident management and security analytics.
• Industry certifications listed under mandatory skill sets.

Responsibilities

• Round the clock threat monitoring & detection.
• Analysis of suspicious, malicious, and abnormal behavior.
• Alert triage, initial assessment and incident validation.
• Prioritization of security alerts and creating incidents as per SOPs.
• Reporting & escalation to stakeholders.
• Post-incident analysis and playbook driven improvements.
• Maintenance of incident management policies and procedures.
• Preservation of security artefacts for a forensic purpose.

Skills

EC-Council SOC Analyst

CHFI EC-Council

CEH EC-Council

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA CySA+

GCIH EC-Council

Education

B.Tech/MCA/MBA IT

Tools

SIEM

DAM

UBA

SOAR

NBA

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector FS X-Sector Specialism Risk Management Level Specialist 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

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.

• inclusive benefits
• flexibility programmes
• mentorship

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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

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, Bachelor of Engineering 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, AI Fluency, AI-Human Collaboration, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Digital Tooling, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture, Security Compliance Management {+ 6 more} Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date July 27, 2026

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.

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.