ETIC, Cyber Security, Cloud Security Engineer Senior Associate at pwc

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Cloud Security, Cyber Security, Infrastructure Security, Microsoft Sentinel, KQL, M365 Threat Protection, Azure Security, Information Protection, Security Controls, Compliance Technologies, Identity Technologies, Programming Languages, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, SaaS Technologies

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Line of Service Advisory Industry/Sector Technology Specialism Advisory - Other Management Level Senior Associate Job Description & Summary About PwC ETIC - Egypt Technology and Innovation Centre PwC is opening a new Technology & Innovation Center in Cairo that will deliver high quality technology solutions to consulting Clients across the globe. The Centre will provide a broad suite of skills and services to our clients, ranging from Packaged Applications such as SAP & Oracle, to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Custom Development and Cloud services utilising AWS, Azure and Google, as well as expanding our existing Managed Services capabilities. The centre is looking to expand rapidly and we are looking for enthusiastic self-starters with a passion for technology and client delivery to help shape and form this new venture. About our practice Cyber security is one of the defining topics of our age, and cyber risk represents one of the most significant strategic risks to PwC’s clients. In a recent PwC survey, it remains the top risk in the minds of CEO’s globally, with 91% of UK CEOs rating it as a significant concern. Businesses are changing rapidly, facing disrupted supply chains, rapidly changing workforces and accelerating digital transformation on an unprecedented scale. At PwC we help our clients transform, and our cyber security practice enables them to execute that transformation securely and to become more resilient to cyber security threats. Our cyber security practice operates nationally, and serves clients holistically with strategy, risk and governance advice, and with deep technical implementation and assurance expertise. Cloud Security - Configuration Review, core responsibility overview: It involves examining the settings, configurations, and policies used in the IT environment, identifying potential security gaps and vulnerabilities, and recommending best practices to improve the security posture of the organization. The assets in scope can be (Network appliances, security appliances and popular operating systems such as Microsoft windows, Unix, and Linux), the reviewer is expected to look into configurations, setting as well as the man made rules such as firewall rules or access lists to check for any deviations. Configuration review process: Validate the Scope: Confirm and validate the scope of the assessment, including the systems and devices to be reviewed, the types of configuration settings to be assessed, and any specific security policies and standards that apply. Prepare the Assessment Criteria or checklist: Develop assessment criteria and checklist based on vendor best practices, industry standards and applicable client policies and procedures. The standards can include frameworks such as CIS Controls or NIST Cybersecurity Framework. Conduct the Assessment: Conduct the assessment, reviewing the configurations of systems and devices against the assessment criteria. This can be done using automated tools, manual review, or a combination of both. Identify Findings: Identify any findings or deviations from the assessment criteria. This can include misconfigurations, missing patches, or insecure settings. Analyze Findings: Analyze the findings to determine their impact on the security posture of the organization. Prioritize the findings based on the risk they pose to the organization. Develop Recommendations: Develop recommendations for remediation of the findings, including specific actions to be taken and timelines for completion. Present Findings and Recommendations: Present the findings and recommendations to key stakeholders in the organization. Overall, a configuration review assessment involves a thorough review of configurations against established criteria and checklist to identify potential security risks and develop recommendations for remediation. Experience in the those or similar tools is preferred: Nipper, Tripwire, Qualys, Nessus, Algosec...etc Role requirements: ▪ Good understanding and practical experience in infrastructure and Cloud platform security ▪ Good understanding of Microsoft Sentinel and KQL ▪ Experience and proven record of success in integrating custom connectors with Sentinel using APIs. If you have no direct experience with Sentinel, individuals with good developer skills will be considered ▪ Experience with M365 Threat Protection technologies including Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps ▪ Experience with Azure Security technologies including Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Key Vault, Azure DDoS Protection, and other ▪ Experience with Information Protection technologies such as Azure Information Protection, Windows Information Protection, and Data Loss Prevention ▪ Hands-on experience establishing and configuring security controls for Microsoft Azure components (i.e. Defender for Cloud, Azure Firewall, Azure DDOS Protection, Azure Bastion and Sentinel) ▪ Hands-on experience establishing and configuring security controls for Microsoft 365 components (i.e. Microsoft Purview, Defender for Cloud App, Endpoint, Identity and Vulnerability Management) ▪ Hands-on experience establishing and configuring security controls for general security solution (i.e. Azure Active Directory, Azure Identity Protection and Azure RBAC) ▪ Experience with compliance technologies including Advanced eDiscovery, Data Retention, and Insider Risk Management ▪ Experience with Identity technologies including Azure Active Directory P1 & P2 ▪ Familiarity with a programming or scripting languages (esp. in KQL and PowerShell) is a plus ▪ Familiarity with Power BI, Power Apps, or Power Automate is a plus ▪ Knowledge of well-known SaaS technologies (i.e. SAP, Oracle) is a plus ▪ At least 1 year of relevant work experience for Associate grade ▪ At least 3 years of relevant work experience for Senior Associate grade ▪ Open minded seeking innovative solutions ▪ Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment ▪ Ability to adapt to and communicate with different working styles ▪ Ability to interact efficiently with senior members of the firm across multiple time zones Essential skills & attributes: ● Demonstrates extensive knowledge in infrastructure and cloud security ● Experience in Consulting or in working within multinational environments ● Excellent communication and presentation skills ● High level of customer orientation and a convincing demeanour ● Ability to work within a fast-paced & unstructured environment. Must be able to multi-task and effectively and continually prioritise ● Excellent oral and written English skills. German language proficiency is a plus Education ● University degree, ideally in the fields of Computer and Information Science, Business Informatics, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems ● The following Microsoft certifications are a significant plus: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-303 or AZ-304 or AZ-405) Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) Security Operations Analyst Associated (SC-200) Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC-300) Information Protection Administrator Associate (SC-400) 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, Cloud Administration, Cloud Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Infrastructure Architecture Design, Cloud Resource Management, Cloud Security, Cloud Security Auditing, Cloud Service Delivery, Cloud Service Level Risk Management, Communication, Creativity, Cyber Engineering, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Forensic Investigation, Incident Investigation, Inclusion, Information Security, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Intellectual Curiosity {+ 19 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 Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

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Responsibilities

The role involves examining IT environment settings and configurations to identify security gaps and vulnerabilities, and recommending best practices to improve security posture. It includes conducting assessments, identifying findings, analyzing them, and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.