Cybersecurity Strategy & Risk Advisory Associate

PwC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Holiday pay

Vacation

Personal and family sick leave

Job summary

PwC in Chicago seeks a Cybersecurity Consulting Associate to work with clients, deliver strategic guidance, and develop technical skills within Advisory. You will support senior staff on engagements and learn to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into practical solutions.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth, with exposure to encryption, vulnerability assessments, security architecture, and regulatory compliance as part of ongoing client work.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree.
• Entry-level client service role; final academic year may be in progress.

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

Cybersecurity concepts

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or currently pursuing

Tools

Encryption technologies

Job description

PwC in Chicago seeks a Cybersecurity Consulting Associate to work with clients, deliver strategic guidance, and develop technical skills within Advisory. You will support senior staff on engagements and learn to translate complex cybersecurity concepts into practical solutions.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and professional growth, with exposure to encryption, vulnerability assessments, security architecture, and regulatory compliance as part of ongoing client work.