PQC - Post Quantum Cryptography - Engineering - Senior Associate

The Opportunity

As a PQC Engineering - Senior Associate you will contribute to cloud security work focused on designing, implementing, and elevating security controls across client cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client connections, and mentor junior team members while applying critical thinking, data-driven insights, and professional standards within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will work across cloud service providers to support security protocols, vulnerability testing, risk assessments, monitoring for potential threats, and ongoing improvements to cloud-based systems while deepening your technical skills and understanding of the broader business context.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing cloud security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments

• Conducting risk assessments, vulnerability reviews, and security testing for cloud platforms and applications

• Monitoring cloud environments for security events, control gaps, and emerging threat patterns

• Applying security engineering methods to strengthen cloud architecture and deployment practices

• Analyzing complex technical issues and translating findings into clear recommendations for client teams

• Supporting remediation planning for identified vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control weaknesses

• Documenting security requirements, technical findings, and implementation steps for client deliverables

• Collaborating across technical teams to advance cloud security posture and support ongoing transformation efforts

• Mentoring junior team members on cloud security methods, tooling, and engagement delivery

• Building client relationships by anticipating needs and adapting technical guidance to evolving cloud environments

What You Must Have

• At least a Bachelor's degree

• At least 3 years of experience

What Sets You Apart

• Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Information CyberSecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems

• Demonstrating cloud security, cyber engineering, or security control delivery experience

• Interpreting data to shape risk insights and recommendations

• Applying critical thinking to complex security concepts and controls

• Anticipating client needs while building meaningful relationships

• Upholding professional standards and mentoring junior team members

The salary range for this position is: $77,000 - $202,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. 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: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance

As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.

PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.

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For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines