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PwC

Penetration Tester Senior Associate, Global

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

At PwC Global, our people in information technology operations focus on managing and maintaining the technology infrastructure and systems to provide smooth operations and efficient delivery of IT services. This includes monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures. Those in IT support at PwC Global will focus on providing front-line technical assistance and troubleshooting to facilitate smooth functioning of computer systems software and hardware. Working in this area, you will be responsible for providing support to internal and external clients to address and resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner through a variety of mediums/channels. The guidance will help to resolve technical issues and maintain efficient IT operations at the L2 up to L4 support levels.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Penetration Tester Senior Associate, Global, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Proactively assisting management in the scoping, planning and execution of assessments
• Performing penetration testing assessments
• Executing tasks aligned to the Pentest Team with autonomy
• Presenting technical findings with a focus on business impact to management
• Contributing to the development of a team's technical acumen
• Establishing thought leadership at the Network Information Security (NIS) and firm-wide level in a particular knowledge area
• Demonstrating cultural dexterity and modifying behavior to the environment/culture
• Collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skill sets
• Assisting in collaborating with Information Technology (IT) and NIS to align information security policies and standards, evaluations, and technological tools

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Significant e xperience with common pentesting tools such as Rubeus, Mimikatz , Impacket , Certify, ForgeCert , ROADTools , ADOKit , and Burp Pro
• Demonstrating proficiency in understanding programing or scripting languages (C/C++, C#, Python, Go, PowerShell)
• Demonstrating knowledge of Active Directory concepts and Cloud infrastructure concepts in one of the following platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
• Demonstrating knowledge of Windows architecture and internals and appropriate judgment prior to escalating to management
• Fostering healthy work relationships by demonstrating appropriate conflict-resolution skills
• Demonstrating experience performing penetration testing assessments and high-level understanding of the principles of information security engineering, architecture, and application security
• Demonstrating prior system administration, incident response, Security Operations Center (SOC) or network engineering experience preferred
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer

Why you'll love PwC
We're inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

About PwC

Welcome to PwC Canada Our purpose, to build trust in society and solve important problems, is brought to life by more than 6,700 partners and staff in locations from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia. With more than 100 years of excellence in Canada, we provide industry focused assurance, advisory and tax services for public, private and government clients in four areas: 1. Corporate accountability 2. Risk management 3. Structuring and mergers and acquisitions 4. Performance and process improvement As part of a larger network of over 223,000 people in 157 countries, we work to provide clients with the best of our collective thinking, experience and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for our clients and their stakeholders.

Industry

Management and Consulting

Company Size

5001-10,000 employees

Application closing date is 2025-10-15

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