Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1)

PwC is hiring an Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1). Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.

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Level rates this cybersecurity role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
The posting mentions cybersecurity, threat monitoring and incident response among its tools and skills.
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Monitor client systems, investigate security incidents, and support vulnerability assessments as a Cybersecurity Operations Analyst.

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Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Associate

Job Description & Summary

The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center Buenos Aires and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1) you will support cybersecurity operations focused on monitoring client systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and helping address security issues across a range of environments. Within our Cybersecurity practice, you will develop your skills while contributing to work that protects sensitive data and supports secure technology operations for clients. This role offers exposure to varied challenges, fast-moving priorities, and opportunities to build practical experience in cybersecurity generalist work.

As an Associate you will focus on learning, adaptability, and reliable delivery while supporting senior team members and building your technical knowledge. In this role at PwC, you will gather information from multiple sources, interpret patterns, communicate findings clearly, and apply professional and technical standards while developing your understanding of client needs, cybersecurity tools, and the broader business context.

Responsibilities

- Monitoring security events and alerts across client environments to identify possible threats and unusual activity
- Investigating incidents by gathering evidence, documenting findings, and escalating issues based on severity and impact
- Performing initial triage of security tickets, validating symptoms, and routing items to the appropriate response path
- Reviewing endpoint, network, and cloud logs to support incident analysis and vulnerability assessment activities
- Applying cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and control requirements when handling operational security tasks
- Supporting containment and recovery actions for security incidents under senior guidance
- Recording case details, status updates, and remediation steps in ticketing and monitoring tools
- Contributing to security monitoring routines, regulatory response activities, and privacy compliance tasks across managed service engagements
- Understanding the importance of responsible Information Management, including Information Security and Data Protection
- Ensuring correct Information Security Management practices

What You Must Have

- At least a Bachelor's degree
- Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to enterprise cybersecurity governance and operations, including CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security credentials
- Demonstrating internship, coursework, or project exposure to cybersecurity operations
- Applying security monitoring, vulnerability assessment, or incident response concepts
- Working in client-facing or managed services environments with changing priorities
- Gathering data, identifying patterns, and communicating findings clearly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity; creed; color; religion; national origin; age; disability; neurodiversity; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and an equal opportunity employer.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Job Posting End Date

How we rate this

Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1) at PwC rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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Key facts

Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L1) is an open job at PwC.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Argentina AC Olivos.
The job was posted on October 6, 2026.
Seniority: junior.
Applications are handled by PwC. Apply on PwC

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

CybersecurityThreat MonitoringIncident ResponseLog Analysis

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Pay

Typical cybersecurity job: $159k

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Tell me about a project where log analysis was part of your work. What did you do?

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