Cyber Threat Response Senior Manager

A career in Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network. You’ll focus on being the forefront of designing, developing, and implementing information technology including hardware, software, and networks that enhances security of internal information and protect our firms intellectual assets.
Purpose-led work you’ll be part of
As a Cyber Threat Response Senior Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Conduct monitoring, and in some cases lead in-depth analysis of Security Operations Center (SOC) oriented alerts.
• Stay up to date with current adversary tactics and apply this knowledge to internal operational countermeasures.
• Serve as an escalation point for lower level analysts
• Conduct comprehensive inspection activities to ensure team analysis meets or exceeds our established baseline expectations.
• Participate, and in some cases lead long term security operation projects with peers.
• Brief peers and above on current Threat Response themes derived from the SOC.
• Update and maintain a repository of self created security alerting rules.
• Conduct lessons learned for major incidents in order to better detect and/or prevent future incidents.

Experiences And Skills You’ll Use To Solve

• Acting as an escalation point for junior members;
• Applying incident response principles or related technical domain that is applied in the context of a broader understanding of Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRT) and related systems and processes;
• The following certifications considered an asset: GIAC (GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GPEN, GXPN, GMON, etc)/ Offensive Security (OSCP, OSCE), SpectreOps, Zero Point Security, etc/ Microsoft, Google, and Amazon cloud certifications
• Contributing to the development of new technical domain subject matters;
• Demonstrating proven knowledge in computer networking, operating systems (both Windows and Unix based operating systems), virtualization (cloud and on-premise), and modern architecture (containers, orchestration, CI/CD, etc);
• Demonstrating proven written and verbal communication, including proper use of escalation, persuasion, briefings, and presentations.
• Exercising sound judgment in identifying security incidents, mitigation opportunities, and service improvement opportunities;
• Building proven relationships with stakeholders and colleagues;
• Demonstrating progression in Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering, Penetration testing and offensive security techniques, or Malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Understanding and application of the Cyber Kill Chain Framework, MITRE ATT&CK, and other industry frameworks;
• Utilizing proven Incident Response skills including host/network forensics, log analysis, timeline correlation;
• Possessing a genuine motivation to learn and grow in this field and their career;
• A demonstrated commitment to valuing differences, developing and coaching diverse teams, and ensuring diverse perspectives are heard
• Understanding of investigative theory and best practices for effective analysis with an ability to coach, lead, and develop others in these areas;
• Influencing others through a small team of direct reports, through work on projects and in teams, and through leading portions of larger projects;

Why 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 amazing teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This purpose-led 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 us at http://pwc.com/ca/whypwc.
Your Application to PwC
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Putting the safety of our people and clients first as we look to a hybrid future
At this time, PwC does not require, but strongly encourages, full vaccination in order to access its offices. Some of our clients may require vaccination and other restrictions to be in place to access their premises. You may, therefore, be required to be vaccinated and comply with all other restrictions where applicable. At PwC, the future ways of work will be a hybrid of in-person and virtual, allowing choice and flexibility to explore new ways of working and collaborating, based on client, team and individual needs.
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