Technical Information Security Analyst

PwC; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Well-being budget

OpenUp access

32 vacation days

Internet allowance

Mobility app OV

Training & leadership development

Job summary

PwC in Amsterdam is seeking a Technical Information Security Analyst (Senior Associate) to support and lead global network information security services, ensuring security controls align with PwC's policies.

The role combines hands-on incident management, access governance, and regulatory compliance (NIS2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR) within a collaborative, hybrid work environment, offering growth and exposure to global security programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in information security and risk management.
• Solid knowledge of IAM, vulnerability management, endpoint security, incident management, and cloud security.
• Familiar with NIS2, ISO 27001, NIST CSF and GDPR.
• Ability to communicate security risks to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of security incidents and coordinate investigations.
• Implement access reviews and govern least-privilege across applications.
• Manage security exceptions, risk assessments, and remediation tracking.
• Support day-to-day security activities and collaborate with PwC global/regional initiatives.
• Contribute to regional CISO pillar initiatives.

Skills

IAM

Vulnerability management

Endpoint security

Incident management

Cloud security

NIS2

ISO 27001

NIST CSF

GDPR

Stakeholder communication

Job description

With us, you’ll have the chance to be yourself, perform at your best in a high-performance organization, and grow within our global network. We offer you, among other things:

• Technical Information Security Analyst (Senior Associate)
• Location: Amsterdam

Key Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to the delivery of Global Network Information Security (NIS) services and ensure consistent implementation of security controls in compliance with PwC’s global Information Security Policy.
• Lead and coordinate the end-to-end lifecycle of security incidents, acting as a technical point of contact for investigation, escalation, communication, and post-incident review, ensuring timely resolution and lessons-learned documentation in alignment with PwC's security frameworks.
• Proactively engage in global and regional CISO pillar initiatives.
• Implement periodic access reviews and security hygiene activities across in-scope applications and platforms, ensuring compliance with least-privilege principles, identity governance policies, and regulatory requirements through structured and data-driven review processes.
• Manage security exceptions processes, issue management, global risk assessments and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and time-bound approvals, ensuring exceptions are tracked, reviewed, and remediated in a timely and governed manner.
• Active involvement and support in day-to-day security activities.

Key Skills

• Min 3 years of experience & Solid knowledge of core information security domains including identity and access management (IAM), vulnerability management, endpoint security, incident management, and cloud security principles, with the ability to translate technical findings into business-relevant risk language.
• Working knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and standards such as NIS2 Directive, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR, with the ability to apply these frameworks pragmatically within a large professional services environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and confidently with senior business stakeholders, articulating security risks, requirements, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to assess, prioritize, and communicate security risks objectively, supporting exception decisions and incident responses with structured, evidence-based reasoning.

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your experience, an annual bonus and the opportunity to advance quickly;
• A motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are central;
• A wide range of tailored training focused on professional growth and leadership development;
• Access to various mobility providers (OV) via one convenient app;
• 32 vacation days and the option to purchase additional days;
• At PwC, your well-being is our priority. That’s why we offer a personal well-being budget to help you grow in physical and mental health, as well as access to the well-being platform OpenUp;
• You’ll work on challenging and meaningful client projects, use cutting-edge technology such as AI tools, learn from the best, and receive support through coaching. Together, we work as an inclusive team to make a real impact;
• Flexibility through hybrid working, including a fully equipped home office and a monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs.