Cyber Security Consultant

Line of ServiceAdvisory

Industry/SectorNot Applicable

SpecialismCybersecurity & Privacy

Management LevelAssociate

Job Description & SummaryCyber Security is a hot topic in all business fields: banking, insurance, gaming, manufacturing, retail, distribution and many more. Cyber threats hit more than a few entities in Malta, some of them effectively damaging operations along with significant costs or financial losses.

We are currently seeking a junior Cyber Security Consutant to join our Cyber Security & Privacy team, focused on the delivery of a wide range of cyber services to local and international clients. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to develop his or her career in the field of Cyber Security within a professional environment.

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.

About You

Suitable candidates would ideally be in possession of a first degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Security or other similar fields, as well as interested in achieving (if not already possessed) industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity, OffSec OSCP, etc.

The ideal candidate would also:

Have around 1-2 years of experience in IT administration and/or software development with keen interest in developing their career into the field of cyber security.

Be confident in applying programming and scripting languages such as Python, C#, PowerShell, and Bash to solve logical issues and automate where possible.

Be highly motivated to learn new skills and broaden cyber security expertise.

Be willing to undergo formal training and certifications to expand knowledge and skill sets.

Enjoy meeting people and being a good team-player.

Have strong time management skills, including flexibility to work with shifting priorities and client needs.

Value and practice high standards of ethical behaviour and professionalism.

PwC offers an environment that allows our people to progress on their own merits. Our commitment to you is that we will continually invest in your professional development, acknowledge and recognise your expertise, and provide you with the opportunity to apply the latest methodologies on a large and varied client base.

But that is not all! At PwC we provide various benefits such as:

Continuous personal and professional growth through our Learning and Development Program

A dedicated Career Coach assigned to you to focus on helping you set your career path and reach your personal and professional goals

A Wellbeing Program, which includes an Employment Assistance Program and Fitness initiative

Annual performance appraisals

A dynamic, diverse and young environment

International opportunities

An open-door policy

Regular social and sports activities

If this aligns with your values and who you are as a professional, then we want to hear from you! Apply now and join us on our journey to build trust in society and solve important problems!

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 SkillsAccepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Automation Best Practices, Cloud Engineering, Communication, Compliance and Standards, Compliance Frameworks, Cyber Defense, Cyber Engineering, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Digital Rights Security, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Forensic Investigation, Inclusion, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Intellectual Curiosity, Internet Protocol Security (IPsec), Network Security Design, Network Security Maintenance, Network Security Troubleshooting and Resolution, Optimism {+ 15 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel RequirementsNot Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?Yes

Government Clearance Required?No

Job Posting End Date

665778WD