Cloud Security Senior Associate – Identity, Defense & Resilience

About the role

As a Cloud Security Senior Associate in PwC’s Identity, Defense & Resilience practice, you will help clients protect their cloud environments—spanning IaaS, PaaS and SaaS—by designing and implementing robust security controls.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and continuously improve security posture across client cloud platforms.
• Work with one or more Cloud Service Providers to apply security protocols and monitor for potential breaches.
• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability testing and security reviews of cloud‑based systems.
• Stay current with emerging cloud security threats and industry best practices.
• Lead the development of cloud security strategies and mentor junior team members.
• Build and maintain meaningful client relationships while delivering high‑quality solutions.

Required profile

• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to diverse perspectives and client needs.
• Strong analytical and critical‑thinking skills to break down complex security challenges.
• Understanding of how individual work fits into broader project and business objectives.
• Commitment to professional standards, firm code of conduct and independence requirements.

Required skills