Senior Associate, Cyber Defense – Cyber Incident Response

PwC

Senior Associate in Cyber Incident Response managing cybersecurity threats for PwC. Analyzing incidents and guiding junior members while ensuring client data security.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze complex cybersecurity problems to manage workstreams and develop deliverables
Guide and mentor junior team members
Build and sustain meaningful client relationships to drive engagement
Work with team members to enhance operational effectiveness
Uphold the firm's ethical standards and compliance requirements
Analyze data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Application Programming, Computer Engineering, Computer Applications, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, Information Security, Management Information Systems, Software Engineering
3 years of experience
Master's Degree preferred
GIAC certifications including GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GNFA, GCCC, GCIA preferred
Demonstrating experience with Endpoint Detection and Response tools
Understanding cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
Applying incident handling processes effectively
Analyzing common attack techniques and defenses
Hunting and responding to advanced adversaries
Utilizing knowledge management systems in technical teams
Skilled in programming languages such as Python and PowerShell

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
401k
holiday pay
vacation
personal and family sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

Endpoint Detection and ResponsePythonPowerShellincident handling processesdata analysisattack techniquesdefensesadversary huntingknowledge management systems

Soft Skills

mentoringclient relationship managementoperational effectivenessethical standardscompliance

Certifications

GIACGCFAGCFEGREMGNFAGCCCGCIA