Information Security Client Interactions - Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

The PwC Technology and Network Information Security (NIS) team at PwC is searching for talented security and technology professionals to build out a new center of excellence in the Netherlands. 

Operating on a local, regional and global scale, Network Information Security (NIS) is responsible for the definition of our security strategy to hands on execution of our global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from predominantly local to centralized services. Global Technology is responsible for driving the adoption and operation of global IT services across the organization.  

NIS and PwC Technology are building the first global cyber security and technology function at PwC. Our mission protects 300,000 PwC members across 160 member firms worldwide as well as our global clients.

What does your work look like?

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

A career in Global Technology and  Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network.

PwC’s global cybersecurity strategy focuses on identifying, controlling, and reducing the attack surface across our member firm network and increasing our adversaries’ cost of attack. Our mission protects 370,000 PwC members across 149 member firms worldwide, as well as our global clients. 

The Client Interactions & Contracts (CI&C) team, under PwC’s global Network Information Security organisation (NIS) is a global team responsible for building and maintaining client trust in PwC’s information and cyber security control framework. We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Global Operations team within CI&C.

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in following areas:

• Contributing to the development of new subject matter and technical domain expertise in the context of client interactions and contract reviews 
• Supporting and leading initiatives to continually improve the service, and identify opportunities to improve both effectiveness and efficiency 
• Supporting and owning service governance initiatives, including providing support with metrics, and other reporting requirements 
• Supporting and leading security interactions with clients, including gathering of controls documentation and supporting evidence to facilitate client reviews, participating in or leading assessments 
• You will collaborate and manage relationships with contributors from multiple teams - including technical subject matter experts and business teams. 
• Contributing security content to Request for Proposals (RFPs), security questionnaires, and due diligence questionnaires 
• Translating and articulate complex technical messages into language that non-technical stakeholders will easily comprehend. 

Does this describe you?

• You have at least 3-4 years of experience in IT Security, GRC, Privacy or IT Audit roles 
• You understand cyber security management frameworks, such as ISO 27001, and how they are applied in the context related systems, processes, and technology 
• You demonstrate functional knowledge of cyber security audits and assessments, customer or client interactions in the context of providing assurance and building trust 
• You have some awareness of information security requirements within privacy laws and associated regulations 
• You can resolve complex issues and conflicting interests with diplomacy or recognising when issues need to be escalated 
• You are an effective cross cultural/region/country communicator and have experience working in an environment that crosses various regions and countries 
• You possess the ability to respond to challenging situations with a pragmatic approach towards solutions 
• You are motivated and able to work under your own initiative, and will take ownership and execute tasks with autonomy 

What can we offer you?

We believe in the power of an inclusive culture and we want everyone to feel free to be themselves. We offer access to a PwC global network, where you can exchange knowledge, ideas and questions with other professionals regarding other disciplines. We also offer you:

• Numerous training sessions and courses that contribute to your personal and professional development;
• An appropriate salary and extensive employment conditions, including a well-being budget. This is a personal annual budget of € 1.000 to spend on your health, for example on mindfulness, sport, lifestyle coachings & wellness;
• A fully equipped, ergonomic home office with a second monitor;
• A monthly internet allowance;
• A lease car/car allowance, laptop and iPhone;
• 30 (or 32) holiday days per year;
• Flexibility in working at the client, at home and at the office;
• The possibility, within standard working hours, of focusing on Corporate Responsibility, various networks, diversity, innovation and/or recruitment along with enjoyable informal activities and social parties.