Vulnerability Management - Senior Associate

PwC Acceleration Center India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Acceleration Center India is seeking a Senior Associate for Vulnerability Management to identify threats, manage vulnerabilities, and safeguard client data. You will use tools like Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, and Tenable SC to deliver remediation guidance and dashboards for business and technical audiences.

The role emphasizes collaboration with IT owners, continuous improvement of patch policies, and development of professionals within a dynamic advisory practice focused on cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 4-8 years of experience in security domain.
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Certifications such as GCTI, CISSP or equivalent are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze threats to organizational security and manage vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks.
• Use vulnerability management tools to conduct thorough assessments.
• Collaborate with IT owners to reduce false positives in assessments.
• Prioritize vulnerabilities and provide remediation recommendations.
• Prepare vulnerability data and reports for technical and executive audiences.
• Guide teams in patching, controls deployment, and infra changes.
• Design dashboards and scorecards to track progress.
• Review and update patch policies and standards in a continuous improvement model.
• Protect information confidentiality and integrity through security management and network protocols.
• Stay informed on industry trends, risks, and data protection laws.
• Apply OS and application security knowledge to strengthen defenses.
• Leverage cloud security and network forensics to detect threats.

Skills

English proficiency

Threat intelligence

Vulnerability management

Cybersecurity

Network forensics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Qualys

Nessus

Rapid7

Tenable SC

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center India and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands‑on learning, cutting‑edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As a Vulnerability Management - Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in identifying and analyzing potential threats to an organization's security, managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks, and safeguarding sensitive information. Within our Technology Consulting practice, you will focus on protecting organizations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies, developing secure systems, and providing proactive solutions to enable the resilience of digital infrastructure.

As a Senior Associate, you will leverage your skills to analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain professional standards. You will focus on building meaningful client connections and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you will grow your personal brand and deepen your technical skills. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, delivering quality work even when the path forward isn’t clear.

In this role at PwC Acceleration Center India, you will be part of a dynamic team, adapting to a variety of clients and challenges. You will take ownership of your development, actively listen, and apply professional standards to drive value for our clients and success as a team.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and analyzing potential threats to organizational security and managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks
• Utilizing vulnerability management tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Rapid7, and Tenable SC to conduct thorough assessments
• Collaborating with IT owners to integrate feedback and reduce false positives in vulnerability assessments
• Performing analysis and prioritization of identified vulnerabilities and providing remediation recommendations
• Preparing comprehensive vulnerability data and reports for both technical and executive audiences
• Guiding teams in addressing vulnerabilities through system patching, deployment of specialized controls, and infrastructure changes
• Designing and overseeing actionable dashboards and scorecards to track vulnerability management progress
• Reviewing and coordinating updates to patch policies, procedures, and standards in a continuous improvement model
• Protecting valuable information by maintaining confidentiality and integrity of data through security management and network protocols
• Staying informed on industry trends, emerging risks, and relevant legislation related to data protection and security
• Applying knowledge of operating system and application security, administration, and debugging to enhance security measures
• Leveraging cloud security and network forensics to strengthen cybersecurity defenses and threat detection capabilities

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree
• At least 4-8 years of experience
• Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

• At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to threat intelligence and vulnerability management, including GCTI, CISSP, or equivalent threat and risk management credentials
• Demonstrating experience with cloud security and network forensics
• Utilizing analytical thinking for complex vulnerability assessments
• Embracing change and adapting to fast‑paced environments
• Conducting research in cyber threat intelligence and malware analysis
• Applying knowledge of intrusion detection systems and network security platforms
• Developing technical documentation for cybersecurity processes