At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. Those in penetration testing at PwC will focus on penetration testing (or pen testing) which is a security exercise where a cybersecurity consultant attempts to find and exploit vulnerabilities in a computer system. The purpose of this simulated attack is to identify any weak spots in a system's defences which attackers could take advantage of.

Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development.
• Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential.
• Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas.
• Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback.
• Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns.
• Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness.
• Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cybersecurity team you will engage in penetration testing activities, emphasizing quality and utilizing a range of offensive security tools. As an Associate you will focus on learning and contributing to client engagements while developing your skills in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to deepen your technical knowledge and build meaningful client connections while navigating complex security challenges.

Responsibilities

• Work with team members to deliver impactful client engagements
• Develop technical skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Analyze security challenges and propose creative solutions
• Support the team in navigating complex cybersecurity scenarios

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• At least 1 year of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer and Information Science, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems preferred
• Certification(s) preferred: Offensive Security Web Assessor (OSWA), Offensive Security Certified Professional+ (OSCP+), Certified RED Team Professional (CRTP), Burp Suite Certified Practitioner
• Skilled in penetration testing and security assessments
• Performing penetration testing activities emphasizing quality over quantity
• Utilizing various security testing tools and utilities such as BurpSuite, Mimikatz, Cobalt Strike, PowerSploit, Metasploit, Nessus, or HP Web Inspect
• Understanding application security and network segregation
• Compromising Active Directory environments and demonstrating business impact by identifying and obtaining access to business-critical assets/information
• Understanding common programming and scripting languages, such as Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Perl, Bash, JavaScript, or VBScript
• Engaging in social engineering and phishing activities
• Multitasking across various workstreams for client engagements that emphasize identifying and addressing client needs

Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law. 

For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws.  At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines

The salary range for this position is: $63,000 - $140,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance