Overview
Established in the region for 40 years, PwC has around 12,000 people in 12 countries across the region: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Oman, the Palestinian territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Our regional team operates across the Middle East bringing international experience delivered within the context of the region and its culture. We can bring the collective knowledge and experience of more than 370,000 people across the entire global PwC network in advisory, assurance and tax to help you find the value you are looking for.
Those in managed service management and strategy at PwC will focus on transitioning and running services, along with managing delivery teams, programmes, commercials, performance and delivery risk. Your work will involve the process of continuous improvement and optimising of the managed services process, tools and services.
This role is ideal for candidates experience in cloud security who are passionate about safeguarding cloud-based environments and applications. The successful candidate will assist in implementing, managing, and optimizing cloud security solutions, focusing on tools such as Microsoft 365 Security, Google Security & Identity platforms.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Daily tasks and delivery expectation
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Monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts across multi-cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) using tools such as Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Google Security Command Center.
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Support identity and access management (IAM) implementation, including Zero Trust and Identity Governance practices for regulated sectors.
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Collaborate with PwC’s Managed Cyber Defense and SOC teams on incident response and threat remediation activities.
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Assist in developing and enforcing cloud security policies aligned with regional frameworks (NCA ECC/CCC, SAMA CSF, UAE ISR).
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Contribute to configuration and deployment of cloud-native security controls aligned with CIS, NIST, and ISO 27001 standards.
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Prepare technical and client-facing reports, dashboards, and recommendations to improve cloud security posture.
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Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate security-by-design into client cloud transformation initiatives.
Expected Skills:
Specific learned abilities or technical skills
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Hands-on experience with cloud security tools, particularly:
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Microsoft 365 Security Suite, including Defender for Identity, Advanced Threat Protection, and Compliance tools.
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Google Security, including Google’s Chronicle Detection Language (YARA-L and UDM Query Language).
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Understanding of cloud environments and technologies such as Azure AD, Google Workspace, and Microsoft 365.
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Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO 27017, NCA, CIS Benchmarks, and NIST.
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Basic knowledge of incident response processes and risk management in cloud environments.
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Awareness of Zero Trust, DevSecOps, and automation in cloud environments.
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Foundational understanding of network security and secure configurations.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to diverse audiences.
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Eagerness to learn and adapt to new cloud security technologies and frameworks.
Expected Competencies:
Values, behaviors & attitude
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Leadership
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Strategic mindset
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Stakeholder management
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Ability to influence
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Communicate with impact
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Project management
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Results driven
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Drive organizational excellence
Required Language Skills:
Proficient in written and spoken English. Arabic is a plus
Minimum Education and Specific Qualification:
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Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
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Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900) or Google Cloud Associate Engineer (preferred).
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Knowledge or awareness of NCA CCC/CCSP, SAMA CSF, or UAE ISR frameworks is advantageous.
Minimum years experience required
- 5-7 years of experience in cloud security or a related cybersecurity role.
Additional application instructions
- N/A
Other skill sets: Creativity, Business Transformation, Operational Risk Management, Self-Awareness, Intellectual Curiosity, Communication, Analytical Thinking, Continuous Process Improvement, Teamwork, Business Process Outsourcing, Workforce Planning, Digital Transformation, Optimism, Operational Performance Management (OPM), Deliverable Planning, Stakeholder Engagement, Learning Agility, Active Listening, Workflow Automation, Business Process Automation (BPA), Design Automation, Service Level Management, Risk Documentation, Process Improvement, Delivery Excellence, Operational Excellence, Timely Delivery, Well Being, Process Optimization, Project Delivery, Embracing Change, Automation, Inclusion, Data Quality Automation, Service Management, Operations Strategy, Project Management, Automation Solutions, Managed Services, Empathy, Emotional Regulation, Automation Framework Design and Development, Troubleshooting Performance, Process Performance Analysis, Accepting Feedback, Business Process Improvement, Service Delivery, Project Planning, Budgetary Management.
About PwC Middle East
At PwC, we measure success by our ability to create the value that our clients and our people are looking for. Our reputation lies in building lasting relationships with our clients and a focus on delivering value in all we do. We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with more than 236,000 people who are committed to delivering world-class capabilities and quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. Established in the region for 40 years, PwC Middle East employs over 4,200 people across 12 countries. Complementing our depth of industry expertise and breadth of skills is our sound knowledge of local business environments across the Middle East region. Our tailored solutions help our clients meet the challenges and opportunities of doing business in the Middle East market and beyond.
