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

PwC International

Gurugram District

On-site

INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

PwC International is seeking a cybersecurity specialist to join our cybersecurity and privacy services team. You will help clients implement effective cybersecurity programs and protect against threats across multiple domains.

The role emphasizes incident management, threat hunting, and vulnerability management with a focus on continuous monitoring, playbooks, and policy development to strengthen client security postures.

Qualifications

2-5 years of relevant experience in SOC/Incident Management/Incident Response/Threat Detection Engineering/Vulnerability Management.
Mandatory (Any-one): EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst, CHFI, CEH, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+ or GIAC GCIH.
B.Tech/MCA/MBA with IT background or Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Cybersecurity; related certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

2-5 years experience in SOC/Incident Management/Incident Response/Threat Detection Engineering/Vulnerability Management/SOC platform management/Automation.
Round-the-clock threat monitoring and detection.
Analyze suspicious, malicious and abnormal behavior; triage alerts; assess severity and urgency.

Skills

SOC operations

Incident Management

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Vulnerability Management

Threat Hunting

Automation

Threat Intel Management

Threat Monitoring

Security Analytics

Education

B.Tech/BE with IT/CS/Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or Computer Science

Tools

Splunk

SIEM

Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Job description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Not Applicable 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, 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.

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 (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)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

Government Clearance Required

Job Posting End Date

August 5, 2026

Optional Skills