Penetration Tester Senior Associate, Global

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Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Job Description & Summary

At PwC Global, our people in information technology operations focus on managing and maintaining the technology infrastructure and systems to provide smooth operations and efficient delivery of IT services. This includes monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures.

Those in IT support at PwC Global will focus on providing front-line technical assistance and troubleshooting to facilitate smooth functioning of computer systems software and hardware. Working in this area, you will be responsible for providing support to internal and external clients to address and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner through a variety of mediums/channels. The guidance will help to resolve technical issues and maintain efficient IT operations at the L2 up to L4 support levels.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of As a Penetration Tester Senior Associate, Global, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Proactively assisting management in the scoping, planning and execution of assessments

Performing penetration testing assessments

Executing tasks aligned to the Pentest Team with autonomy

Presenting technical findings with a focus on business impact to management

Contributing to the development of a team’s technical acumen

Establishing thought leadership at the Network Information Security (NIS) and firm-wide level in a particular knowledge area

Demonstrating cultural dexterity and modifying behavior to the environment/culture

Collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skill sets

Assisting in collaborating with Information Technology (IT) and NIS to align information security policies and standards, evaluations, and technological tools

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC Global, our people in information technology operations focus on managing and maintaining the technology infrastructure and systems to provide smooth operations and efficient delivery of IT services. This includes monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures.

Those in IT support at PwC Global will focus on providing front-line technical assistance and troubleshooting to facilitate smooth functioning of computer systems software and hardware. Working in this area, you will be responsible for providing support to internal and external clients to address and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner through a variety of mediums/channels. The guidance will help to resolve technical issues and maintain efficient IT operations at the L2 up to L4 support levels.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of As a Penetration Tester Senior Associate, Global, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Proactively assisting management in the scoping, planning and execution of assessments

Performing penetration testing assessments

Executing tasks aligned to the Pentest Team with autonomy

Presenting technical findings with a focus on business impact to management

Contributing to the development of a team’s technical acumen

Establishing thought leadership at the Network Information Security (NIS) and firm-wide level in a particular knowledge area

Demonstrating cultural dexterity and modifying behavior to the environment/culture

Collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skill sets

Assisting in collaborating with Information Technology (IT) and NIS to align information security policies and standards, evaluations, and technological toolsExperiences and skills you’ll use to solve

Significant e xperience with common pentesting tools such as Rubeus, Mimikatz, Impacket, Certify, ForgeCert, ROADTools, ADOKit, and Burp Pro

Demonstrating proficiency in understanding programing or scripting languages (C/C++, C#, Python, Go, PowerShell)

Demonstrating knowledge of Active Directory concepts and Cloud infrastructure concepts in one of the following platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP

Demonstrating knowledge of Windows architecture and internals and appropriate judgment prior to escalating to management

Fostering healthy work relationships by demonstrating appropriate conflict-resolution skills

Demonstrating experience performing penetration testing assessments and high-level understanding of the principles of information security engineering, architecture, and application security

Demonstrating prior system administration, incident response, Security Operations Center (SOC) or network engineering experience preferred

PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewerWhy you’ll love PwC We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at:

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Program Installation, Computer Programming, Computer Technical Support, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture, Incident Management and Resolution (IMR), Inclusion, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Intellectual Curiosity, IT Infrastructure Upgrades, IT Operations, IT Operations Management, IT Project Lifecycle, IT Support, IT Troubleshooting, Learning Agility {+ 11 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.

We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

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Chez PwC Canada, notre atout le plus précieux, c’est notre personnel. Et c’est en apprenant les uns des autres que nous devenons plus forts. Nous avons à cœur de créer une communauté équitable et inclusive de professionnels de la résolution de problèmes, dans laquelle chacun se sent vraiment à sa place. Nous savons que l’expérience peut prendre diverses formes et, pour nous, donner confiance au public et résoudre des problèmes importants n’est possible que si notre milieu de travail reflète la diversité de la société dans laquelle nous vivons.

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Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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