Cybersecurity Advisory Associate - Entry Level Impact

PwC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

Job summary

PwC in Boston is seeking a Cybersecurity Consulting Associate to engage with clients, learn, and contribute to cybersecurity projects. You will develop your skills while supporting senior staff, performing analyses, and helping to design and implement security improvements within client environments.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and a growing mastery of cybersecurity frameworks and technologies, with exposure to regulatory considerations and security operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Preference for study in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, MIS, Cyber security, Data Analytics or Business Analytics.
• Preferred GPA 3.3 (cum/major).

Responsibilities

• Supporting client engagements by contributing to cybersecurity projects and initiatives.
• Implementing encryption technologies to safeguard digital assets and maintain data confidentiality.
• Conducting vulnerability assessments to identify and address security defects within IT infrastructures.
• Designing security architecture to enhance system protection and mitigate risks.
• Managing security compliance to adhere to industry regulations and maintain privacy standards.
• Monitoring security incidents and responding effectively to potential threats.
• Collaborating with teams to develop and execute cybersecurity strategies and policies.
• Utilizing intellectual curiosity to explore innovative solutions for cybersecurity challenges.
• Engaging in regulatory response activities to validate adherence to legal requirements.
• Participating in security control management to protect organizational information systems.

Skills

Critical thinking

Client service

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Encryption technologies

Vulnerability assessment tools

Job description

PwC in Boston is seeking a Cybersecurity Consulting Associate to engage with clients, learn, and contribute to cybersecurity projects. You will develop your skills while supporting senior staff, performing analyses, and helping to design and implement security improvements within client environments.

The role emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and a growing mastery of cybersecurity frameworks and technologies, with exposure to regulatory considerations and security operations.