Acceleration Center - Core - CDTR - Cyber Defense - Operation Technology Senior Associate

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

In threat intelligence and vulnerability management at PwC, you will focus on identifying and analysing potential threats to an organisation's security, as well as managing vulnerabilities to prevent cyber attacks. You will play a crucial role in safeguarding sensitive information and enabling the resilience of digital infrastructure.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

• Deep expertise in ICS/SCADA, DCS, and PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider).
• Proficient in industrial protocols (Modbus, DNP3, OPC-UA, Profinet, EtherNet/IP).
• Experience with network segmentation and Purdue Model architecture (Levels 0–5).
• Skilled in OT visibility and monitoring tools:• Dragos, Nozomi Networks, Claroty, Armis (for OT cybersecurity and asset discovery).
• SolarWinds, Zabbix, NetBrain (for network performance monitoring and topology mapping).

• Hands-on experience with firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, NAC, and VPNs in OT/industrial environments.
• Knowledge of wireless OT security, IIoT device hardening, and cloud-connected OT visibility.
• Familiar with risk management, threat modeling, and incident response for OT systems.

Travel Requirements

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