Senior Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L2)
PwC is hiring a Senior Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L2). Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Monitor security events, investigate threats, and support incident response as a cybersecurity operations senior associate.
Industry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob 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 a Senior Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst you will support cybersecurity operations work focused on identifying vulnerabilities, monitoring threats, and helping protect client systems and sensitive data within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex issues, manage assigned workstreams, guide junior team members, and build meaningful client relationships while navigating changing priorities and contributing to the delivery of cybersecurity solutions. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Buenos Aires, you will use a broad range of tools, methods, and techniques to solve problems, interpret data for insights, understand how your work connects to broader project goals, and uphold professional and technical standards while deepening your technical skills and business context.
Responsibilities
- Monitoring security events, alerts, and incidents across client environments to identify unusual activity and escalate findings
- Investigating potential threats by analyzing logs, indicators of compromise, and endpoint data from security tooling
- Supporting incident response activities by gathering evidence, documenting actions, and tracking remediation steps
- Tuning detection content and reviewing alert logic to reduce false positives and improve signal quality
- Preparing clear case notes, incident summaries, and status updates for client stakeholders and internal teams
- Applying cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and control requirements to routine operational reviews and assessments
- Collaborating across technical teams to resolve vulnerabilities, strengthen monitoring coverage, and support corrective actions
- Guiding junior team members through operational tasks, knowledge sharing, and peer review of assigned work
- 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
- At least 4 years of experience
- 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 cybersecurity operations experience in client-facing settings
- Interpreting security monitoring data to inform recommendations
- Using critical thinking to address complex incident patterns
- Guiding junior team members through shifting priorities
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
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Senior Associate - Cybersecurity Operations Analyst (L2) 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.
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- Tell me about a project where cybersecurity was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where incident response was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where threat monitoring was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where vulnerability management was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where log analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Threat Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, and Log Analysis. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
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