Cyber Threat Response Lead — Senior Associate

PwC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking a Cyber Threat Response Senior Associate in Cybersecurity Incident Management to help protect organizations from cyber threats with advanced technologies and strategies.

You will detect, investigate, and neutralize threats, identify attacks in real time, contain breaches, and drive recovery efforts to minimize damage. This role emphasizes active defense and incident response within PwC's Cyber Threat Responders team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in cybersecurity or related field.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and threat intelligence.
• Experience in incident management, remediation, and response planning.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze, and resolve security incidents to minimize damage and prevent repeats.
• Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and threat mitigation measures.
• Conduct forensic investigations and digital forensics to support incident management.
• Utilize endpoint forensics and threat detection techniques to enhance security operations.
• Collaborate with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) to manage incidents effectively.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations for cybersecurity governance.
• Uphold professional and technical standards and independence requirements.
• Use a broad range of tools and methodologies to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Act with integrity, empathy, and diligence in incident response management and analysis.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident management

Forensics

Data analysis

Threat intelligence

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk management

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

PwC is seeking a Cyber Threat Response Senior Associate in Cybersecurity Incident Management to help protect organizations from cyber threats with advanced technologies and strategies.

You will detect, investigate, and neutralize threats, identify attacks in real time, contain breaches, and drive recovery efforts to minimize damage. This role emphasizes active defense and incident response within PwC's Cyber Threat Responders team.