Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Job Description

As a Cyber Incident and Crisis Director, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to resolve complex cyber security incidents and reform and improve business strategies to mitigate and reduce risk of future impact. The PwC Evolved Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

Manage Cyber Incident Response engagements, providing leadership and technical subject matter expertise
Assist our clients in preparing, detecting, analysing, containing and recovering from a variety of threats, e.g., ransomware, data leaks, compromised accounts
Provide Compromise Assessment and Threat Hunting services on a proactive basis to our clients
Work with the team to develop realistic Incident Response scenarios for Cyber simulations and tabletop exercises
Collaborate with leading bodies such as NCSC, and ENISA to improve frameworks, early warning capabilities, and knowledge sharing
Help us grow the Incident Response team and service offerings
Identify and evaluate the latest technologies, tools and methods
Keep apprised of the latest threats
Be acutely aware of the legal and regulatory requirements faced by our clients

Requirements:

Significant experience in Crisis Management and Incident Response
Experience in leading technical teams
Strong investigative skills
Knowledge of digital forensic techniques
Experience with collecting data from a variety of sources, such as end-points, servers, mobile devices and cloud based assets
Knowledge of more esoteric skills such as malware analysis, network forensics and memory forensics is a plus
Experience with different SIEMs and EDR/MDR platforms is a plus
Experience performing Red Team actions (e.g. penetration testing) is a plus
Problem solving skills to resolve issues effectively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism and integrity
Customer focused mindset
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Able to produce high-quality reports, conveying complex, highly technical information to a variety of audiences
Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions
One or more technical security certifications is a plus:
- SANS/GIAC (GCFE, GCFA, GCFR, GCIH, GNFA, GREM, other technical certs)
- Offensive Security (OSCP, OSEP, OSED, OSWE, OSEE)
- ISC (CISSP, CCSP, or other certs)
- ISACA (CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, or other certs)
10+ years of experience in cyber security, digital forensics, or a related field
10+ years of full-time dedicated experience in Incident Response focused roles
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, related field; or additional, relevant professional experience

Enjoy PwC’s perks

We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive employee benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about us at Life@PwC. (https://www.pwc.ie/careers-ie/life-at-pwc.html).

Being appreciated for being you

Our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe this so much that we have signed up for the Business in the Community Elevate Pledge. (https://www.bitc.ie/the-leaders-group-on-sustainability/inclusive-workplace-pledge/)

You can learn more about our culture of belonging and explore our range of inclusive programmes, initiatives, employee resource groups and more at www.pwc.ie.

Avoid the confidence gap; you do not have to match all the listed requirements exactly to apply, we’d love to hear from you!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please email us for more information.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Governance, Cybersecurity Risk Management, Cybersecurity Strategy, Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Forensics, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Firewall (Network Security), Forensic Investigation, Incident Management, Incident Remediation, Incident Response Plan, Inclusion, Influence, Innovation {+ 27 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

Cyber Incident Response | Director | Cyber Consulting | Advisory

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