PwC
Cybersecurity & Privacy
ThreatHuntingandIncidentHandlingSeniorAssociate
“Threat Hunting and Incident Handling Senior Associate at PwC. Skills: Threat Hunting, Incident Handling, Cybersecurity, Threat Intelligence. Support incident response activities by assisting with investigation, containment, and documentation tasks. Contribute to threat hunting activities”
What You'll Achieve.
drive meaningful outcomes; elevate your career; maintaining the protection of client systems and data; address diverse security challenges effectively
Industry & Context.
identify, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity threats; analyzing suspicious activity; identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
Enhanced Security Clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in Cyber Intelligence or threat hunting, Direct prior experience with core security technologies such as security information and event monitoring systems (SIEM), vulnerability scanners, anti-virus solutions and EDRs, knowledge of threat intelligence and threat hunting, Knowledge of technical security controls and mitigations, Good working knowledge of one or more of the following topics: Common security threats, industry best practices, security technologies, advanced endpoint analytics, Knowledge of the MITRE framework, Knowledge of common security threats, industry best practices, security technologies, knowledge of threat intelligence utilization, Execution of vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (application, networks and infrastructure), Able to clearly articulate technical vulnerabilities, issues and translate into business impacts and risks to senior stakeholders, Security+ or equivalent foundational cybersecurity certification, SC-200 or equivalent security operations certification, AZ-500 or equivalent cloud security certification, GCIH, GCIA, or other incident response focused certification, Relevant vendor training in SIEM, EDR, or threat detection platforms, Enhanced Security Clearance
Nice to Have
consulting experience in a Big 4 or similar
What You'll Do.
Support incident response activities by assisting with investigation
and documentation tasks
Contribute to threat hunting activities
Assist in executing threat hunting exercises and analyzing suspicious activity across environments
Help improve cyber defense processes
and documentation for future operations
Use established tools and procedures to help identify
and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time
Monitor network traffic
and other data sources to detect suspicious activities and escalate as needed
Support response efforts for security incidents through timely triage
mitigation assistance
Follow established incident response plans and procedures
and contribute suggestions for improvement
Gather and analyze threat intelligence from various sources to proactively identify potential threats and vulnerabilities
Stay updated on the latest threat trends
and procedures (TTPs) used by adversaries
Develop comprehensive reports and documentation on threat activities
and security measures
Continuously evaluate and improve threat hunting methodologies and tools
Develop practical expertise in threat hunting and incident handling through hands-on delivery and guided experience
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Support coordination with automation teams, including SOAR-related workflows and response processes; Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to team members and relevant stakeholders; Work closely with other cybersecurity teams, such as SOC analysts, forensic investigators, and vulnerability management teams; Collaborate with team members and participate in knowledge sharing on threat hunting techniques and best practices
Communication Scope
Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to team members and relevant stakeholders; Articulate technical vulnerabilities, issues and translate into business impacts and risks to senior stakeholders
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