Digital Trust & Cyber – Senior Associate – Cyber Security

PwC Middle East; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Associate for its Cyber Security team. This role involves working under cyber security leadership, assisting in program design and implementation while collaborating with international teams. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Computer Engineering and has 3-5 years of experience in cyber security, with strong communication skills in English and the ability to travel within the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years of experience in cyber security.
• Strong connections with clients in Saudi Arabia and UAE is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of cyber security leadership.
• Support in designing cyber security programs.
• Assist in the implementation of cyber security solutions.

Skills

Understanding of emerging cyber security technologies

Experience in identity and access management

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills in English

Education

B.A/ B.Sc. in Computer Engineering or related field

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-suite applications

Job description

Business Unit Description

Why PwC

Established in the region for over 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 6,000 people across 12 countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market, and beyond.

BU Description

PwC’s Technology Consulting team in the GCC region is helping public and private sector clients improve customer and employee value through digital strategies and implementation. The team focuses on increasing customer engagement, providing employees with tools, and optimizing and digitizing operations. PwC emphasizes the need for purpose-led and values-driven leaders at all levels to stay relevant in a rapidly changing world. The company uses the PwC Professional framework to set expectations and develop skills necessary for career success.

Job Summary

A career in our Digital Trust & Cyber technology services will allow you to work under the supervision of cyber security leadership within the Technology Consulting practice. Use strategic business consulting skills to work with clients through all stages of strategy-based transformation projects. Provide support on client assignments that help to develop a strategy and then refocus an organization on making that strategy a reality. We are a growing team and looking for dynamic, flexible, proactive and hardworking consultants who have a passion for shaping cyber security positively in the GCC over the coming years. We have a strong pipeline of large, transformational opportunities with our clients which will provide great opportunities for all our people to step up and play significant and rewarding roles in an entrepreneurial and innovation driven environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

As a Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Work under the supervision of cyber security leadership within the Technology Consulting practice.
• Support in the design and development of cyber security programs in different domains including the development of strategy, GRC, architecture, identity and access management and cyber security solutions based on leading practices such as NIST, CIS, ISO27 and others.
• Assist in the design of target technical security architecture for clients with deep understanding and analysis of emerging cyber security solutions including, but not limited to, threat intelligence, anti-advanced persistent threats, DLP, SIEM, next generation firewalls, analytics, enterprise incident response and others.
• Support in the design of the security operations center with the required facility, processes, technologies and people.
• Support in the implementation of cyber security solutions at client premises and be able to work closely with security vendors and system integrators.
• Communicate effectively (both verbal and writing) with IT personnel, executives, and user communities.
• Support in coordinating, facilitating, and making presentations.
• Support in business development activities by developing technical and financial proposals
• Work with colleagues across all Middle Eastern offices on client engagements and internal initiatives as well as with international teams.
• Conduct research on emerging cyber security technologies and disseminate knowledge to Technology consultants and clients where required.
• Assist in developing new service offering for the Technology business unit in the domains of cyber security.
• Whilst working in the Cyber team you will further build on your understanding of the key themes in the market and in the region.
• Work collaboratively with other cyber security experts to shape the future of our clients and to bring about positive change.
• You will have access to all of the latest training and development tools and the support of the wider PwC network.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of emerging cyber security technologies and standards.
• Special experience in identity and access management, GRC, SIEM/SOC and DLP is a plus.
• Achievement oriented with the ability to be flexible and adaptive on a daily basis.
• Excellent organisational skills, having the ability to prioritise workload whilst being resilient and able to cope well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent problem solving skills with a structured thinking process.
• Strong connections and relationships with clients in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is a plus.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to learn new concepts and carry out technical research.
• Prowen IT skills in Microsoft Office and G-suite applications.
• Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English (Arabic is a plus).
• The ability and willingness to travel within the Middle East is a MUST.

Educational Qualifications & Certifications

Education: B.A/ B.Sc. in Computer Engineering or related field. M.Sc. in Computer Engineering or related field is preferred.
Minimum Years of Experience: 3 – 5 year(s)