Cyber Defense & Engineering - Network Security - Manager

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level
Manager

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

Those in security architecture at PwC will focus on designing and implementing robust security frameworks to protect organizations from cyber threats. You will develop strategies and solutions to safeguard sensitive data and enable the integrity of systems and networks.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

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

• Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
• Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
• Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
• Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
• Effectively mentor others.
• Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
• Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
• 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.

The Opportunity

As part of the Cybersecurity team you are responsible for client engagements to design and implement secure network architectures, including Zero Trust, SASE/SSE, network segmentation, and OT security. As a Manager, you oversee teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining exceptional standards. You guide the execution of security strategies that align with business objectives while driving innovation in network security practices, focusing on timely delivery and exceptional execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of secure network architectures
• Guide teams in executing security strategies aligned with business goals
• Manage client accounts with a focus on strategic planning and mentoring
• Assure the successful delivery of projects with rigorous standards
• Drive innovation in network security practices
• Oversee the configuration and security of enterprise-grade network technologies
• Collaborate with clients to understand and address their security needs
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and quality execution

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of hands-on experience in network security, cybersecurity engineering, or security consulting, including practical implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions

What Sets You Apart

• Certification(s)Preferred: AWS/Microsoft Solutions Architect, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or ZCCP
• Master's Degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems preferred
• Designing and implementing modern network security architectures
• Leading complex security projects from conception to completion
• Mentoring and developing skilled cybersecurity teams
• Communicating technical security concepts to executives and teams

Travel Requirements
Up to 40%

Job Posting End Date

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The salary range for this position is: $100,000 - $232,000, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. For roles that are based in Maryland, this is the listed salary range for this position. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: