Manager/Senior Manager - Senior Cyber Security Architect

pwc· PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
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📍 ZürichFull time

About this role

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Your Team
Are you eager to make a mark in the market as a knowledgeable and influential figure in cyber security architecture and solutions in the areas such as Cloud, OT, Zero Trust, Data & Network? Look no further because you have found your place. Join our team and support our Cybersecurity unit in evolving our cyber transformation practice.
We take great pride in our successful track record of delivering extensive security architecture projects, connecting with the enterprise architecture across and collaborate with multiple senior stakeholders in the organization. As part of our global network, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse and compelling teams, where your proactive and forward-thinking mindset will be highly valued and encouraged.

Your Impact
- Join our diverse Cybersecurity team and collaborate within our global community of experts to guide the design and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity architectures for clients.
- You will be responsible for designing and delivering robust, scalable, and future-proof security architecture for our diverse client base
- Act as the lead security architect on projects, providing expert guidance and industry good practices. Example areas would be Zero Trust, Network, OT, Data & Cloud, Cryptography.
- Assess client cybersecurity posture and provide strategic recommendations aligned with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
- You will be a key role in large scale business and cyber transformation programs. You will also collaborate closely with client IT, risk, and compliance teams to integrate security solutions into business processes
- Conduct security risk assessments and threat modeling to guide architecture decisions.
- Participate in proposals, client presentations, and workshops to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Cultivate a client network, establishing yourself as the go-to person on security needs within PwC.
- Coach and develop your team members on their career path, while contributing to the overall team growth strategy.

Your Skill Set
- At least 8+ years of experience in Information Security architecture with at least 4 years dedicated to security architecture. Additionally, well conversant in Cloud, Network, Zero Trust, Data Protection, or any related domains.
- Hold a bachelor's or master's degree in IT, Business IT or a related field. Information Security certifications such as  CISSP, SABSA, CISM, TOGAF, or CCSP are highly desirable
- Experience with DevSecOps practices , and implementation of security tools is a strong plus.
- Good mentorship and team-building skills.
- Ability to communicate complex security concepts in business context to a broad range of audiences.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage executive-level stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Fluent in English; German or French are a plus.

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Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance {+ 16 more}

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Travel Requirements

Up to 40%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

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