Penetration Tester Senior Associate, Global
Posted 19 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
• This role does not require professional engineering licensure and is not classified as a formal engineering position under provincial regulatory definitions. While individuals with a P.Eng designation are welcome to apply, the responsibilities of this role do not involve the practice of professional engineering as defined by applicable legislation
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer
This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $69,600 - $116,100 . The posted salary range re presents t he expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city ce ntres . Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is de termined b y your skills, experience, qu alifications a nd work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
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.
We're committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html).
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
• This role does not require professional engineering licensure and is not classified as a formal engineering position under provincial regulatory definitions. While individuals with a P.Eng designation are welcome to apply, the responsibilities of this role do not involve the practice of professional engineering as defined by applicable legislation
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer
This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.
The salary range for this position is $69,600 - $116,100 . The posted salary range re presents t he expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city ce ntres . Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada, base salary is de termined b y your skills, experience, qu alifications a nd work location. In addition to base salary, eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process, our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.
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.
We're committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started, so we know you have questions about how and why we use it. At certain points during our recruiting process, we rely on AI to improve your experience. This could be during resume review or curating personalized job recommendations, asking you clarifying questions via a chatbot or during our interview scheduling to improve your experience. Our use of AI helps ensure we combat bias by evaluating candidates equally and fairly, without seeing identity information, such as your name, or gender for example). AI also helps us better predict successful hires by reviewing all applicants for a role and the relationship between your skills, experience and likely success at PwC Canada. While AI supports parts of our recruitment process, final hiring decisions always involve human review. For more information about our use and protection of your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy (https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/privacy-policy.html).
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