Digital Assurance & Transparency - Cybersecurity Director Save for Later Remove job

At PwC, our people in audit and assurance focus on providing independent and objective assessments of financial statements, internal controls, and other assurable information enhancing the credibility and reliability of this information with a variety of stakeholders. They evaluate compliance with regulations including assessing governance and risk management processes and related controls. In digital assurance at PwC, you will focus on providing assurance services over clients' digital environment, including processes and controls, cyber security measures, data and AI systems, and their associated governance, to help organisations and their stakeholders build trust in their technology while complying with relevant regulations.

Translating the vision, you set the tone, and inspire others to follow. Your role is crucial in driving business growth, shaping the direction of client engagements, and mentoring the next generation of leaders. You are expected to be a guardian of PwC's reputation, understanding that quality, integrity, inclusion and a commercial mindset are all foundational to our success. You create a healthy working environment while maximising client satisfaction. You cultivate the potential in others and actively team across the PwC Network, understanding tradeoffs, and leveraging our collective strength.

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

• Lead in line with our values and brand.

• Develop new ideas, solutions, and structures; drive thought leadership.

• Solve problems by exploring multiple angles and using creativity, encouraging others to do the same.

• Balance long-term, short-term, detail-oriented, and big picture thinking.

• Make strategic choices and drive change by addressing system-level enablers.

• Promote technological advances, creating an environment where people and technology thrive together.

• Identify gaps in the market and convert opportunities to success for the Firm.

• Adhere to and enforce 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 will set and communicate the strategic direction for audit and assurance initiatives. As a Director you will drive business development efforts, oversee multiple projects, and maintain impactful executive-level client relations while mentoring future leaders within the team. This role offers a unique chance to foster an environment where technology and people thrive together, executing with quality, integrity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

- Cultivate and maintain executive-level client relationships

- Create a collaborative environment where technology and personnel excel

- Maintain adherence to the utmost standards of quality, integrity, and inclusion

- Promote innovative approaches and thought leadership in audit and assurance

What You Must Have

- Bachelor's Degree

- 8 years of cybersecurity, technology risk, or IT controls auditing, consulting and/or implementing IT solutions experience

- Certified Public Accountant or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

What Sets You Apart

- Master's Degree in Management Information Systems, Computer and Information Science, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business Administration/Management, Engineering, Mathematics preferred

- Certifications in CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT preferred

- Conducting cyber risk maturity assessments using recognized frameworks

- Managing cybersecurity risk principles across various domains

- Assessing risks in cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments

- Evaluating security posture with key cybersecurity technologies

- Applying identity and access management (IAM) for risk assessment

- Delivering executive-level reporting and actionable risk insights

- Understanding emerging technologies and threats impacting cyber risk

Learn more about how we work:

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:

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. 

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:

The salary range for this position is: $134,000 - $410,000, 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:

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