Risk Services - Cybersecurity Audit and Data Protection Associate (July 2027 Intake)

PwC Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Singapore is looking for a Cybersecurity Associate who will collaborate with teams to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity services. The role involves supporting assessments of data protection practices against both local and international standards, conducting compliance reviews, and preparing clear reports to enhance clients' cybersecurity posture.

The ideal candidate should be a final-year student or recent graduate in relevant fields with a strong foundation in information technology and cybersecurity principles, along with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Final-year student or recent graduate in relevant disciplines.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity concepts and data protection practices.
• Willingness to work in a team and ability to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to deliver cybersecurity and data protection services.
• Support assessments of data protection practices against regulations.
• Perform gap analyses and compliance assessments.

Skills

Information technology fundamentals

Networking principles

Cybersecurity concepts

Data privacy principles

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related fields

Tools

Microsoft 365

AWS

Azure

Kali Linux

Burp Suite

Nmap

Metasploit

Python

Job description

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We're a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting, we help clients build, accelerate, and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

TMT X-Sector

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Associate

About Risk Services

Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in today’s complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance, systems to strategy, business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage, mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology, finance, data analytics, regulatory requirements, data security and privacy, internal audit, and the third parties our clients rely on, to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection services to clients.
• Support assessments of clients’ data protection practices against local regulations (such as PDPA in Singapore) and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27701, ISO27001, NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy frameworks).
• Assist in performing gap analyses and compliance assessments, contributing to detailed reporting and actionable recommendations.
• Assist in the planning and execution of technology and cybersecurity audits.
• Collaborate with clients' teams to gather necessary audit evidence and documentation, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls.
• Identify potential risks, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement within IT systems and processes, preparing clear and concise audit reports, including findings and recommendations for management.
• Conducting compliance reviews against technology standards and regulations such as CSA Cybersecurity Codes of Practice (CSA CcoP), ISO27001, and others.
• Engage with various tools and technologies used in data security, privacy management, and risk assessment, participating in cyber simulation exercises.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, assisting with the establishment and uplift of data and cybersecurity measures for our clients and supporting projects aimed at enhancing clients' cybersecurity posture.

What We Are Looking For

• Final-year student or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related disciplines from reputable local or overseas universities.
• Strong fundamentals in information technology, networking principles, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Basic understanding of network and cryptography principles, and data loss prevention (DLP) technologies.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and tools (e.g., Microsoft 365, AWS, Azure), common security testing tools (e.g., Kali Linux, Burp Suite, Nmap, Metasploit, Covenant, BloodHound) and database security fundamentals.
• Knowledge of data privacy principles, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulations, along with understanding common vulnerability classes (e.g. OWASP Top 10), exploitation techniques, and defensive concepts.
• Working knowledge of at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) – the ability to automate and adapt is a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; ability to explain highly technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, showing initiative and eagerness to learn.
• Offensive security certifications such as OSCP, CRT, CRTO, CEH, eJPT, eCPPT, or similar (or working towards them).
• Genuine passion for offensive security with active participation in CTFs and contributions to open-source offensive security tools.

Application Notes

• Please indicate your first-choice role and, where applicable, a second-choice role, based on your skills, interests, and career aspirations.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high volume of applications.
• Kindly upload both your resume and academic transcript/degree audit in PDF format.
• Have questions? Get in touch with us at [e-mail].

There have been reports of scammers impersonating PwC HR professionals contacting individuals about fraudulent job opportunities using non-PwC domain email addresses and an overseas number. Please note that genuine communications from our HR team will only come from @pwc.com email addresses.

Education

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Certifications

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Required Skills

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Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Governance, Data Architecture Development, Data Archiving, Data Flow Mapping, Data Privacy Act, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Content Management, Incident Response Plan, Inclusion, Information Rights Management (IRM), Information Security, Information Security Governance, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure, Operating Model, Optimism, Privacy and Security {+ 6 more}

Desired Languages

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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