Graduate Technology Cyber Specialist Edinburgh Autumn 2021

Job Description

We use technical and business knowledge to solve our clients problems. And because we offer so many different technology services we need people with different experiences to help us deliver them effectively. Digital is the new normal, transforming how we work and live.At PwC, as we focus on future innovations, were investing in the best and most diverse talent of today and tomorrow. Were pushing forward with the use of technology within our own business - enabling our people to work more efficiently and collaborate more easily. All this is part of our commitment to put technology at the centre of our strategy as we continue to help our clients navigate the future digital landscape.Cyber Security - Specialist AdvisoryIn Cyber Security we deal with some of the most urgent issues facing businesses and governments today. We help organisations from all sectors operate securely in the digital world. Our specialist advisors help clients reduce their exposure to threats, improve their defences and respond to cyber incidents. We also help our clients address the legal issues around breaches, data protection and privacy and implement a culture and environment where people understand how to behave securely and do the right thing.Its a vast and complex field that involves everything from cyber security strategy and technical design, implementing effective security solutions and processes, to responding to cyber incidents and breaches.Our Specialist Advisory team is focused on supporting highly technical specialisms which help our clients to detect and respond to vulnerabilities in their IT environments. On this three year programme youll dedicate yourself to the specialism that you join to build up your technical knowledge and experience to be an effective technical cyber security expert. Some of the specialisms you could work in include Crisis Management, Threat Operations (Incident Response, Threat Vulnerability Management, and Compromise Delivery) or Identity & Access Management.Risk AssuranceCyber Security - Specialist Advisory team is part of our Risk Assurance business. The world of risk is changing. Todays business environment is different. More complex. More connected. More volatile. While this environment makes it much harder to predict where new risks will come from, we believe that it represents an opportunity for businesses to transform and innovate. We work with our clients to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business; from people to performance, systems to strategy and business plans to business resilience. Through our invaluable insights and independent assurance we can help our clients to discover and unlock real value. Were investing in growth and innovation. Our people are supported by the right tools and technology to strengthen our business and stay at the cutting-edge of new techniques. We nurture bold and dynamic behaviours to push the boundaries and be truly distinctive in the market.Graduate programmeOur graduate training programme is underpinned by a development framework that broadens and deepens your knowledge. Youll learn from hands-on coaching and an outstanding variety of work, picking up business, personal and technical skills you can use across the network, and throughout your career.What youll doFocusing on highly technical niche services you can help our clients with

Ethical hacking to expose vulnerabilities in client IT systems

Identifying and monitoring malicious activity on client networks

Actively tracking and disrupting cyber threat actors and seeking out new ones

Investigating networks which attackers have compromised and removing threat actors.

What youll gainThe Specialist Advisory team will provide you an introduction to cyber security fundamentals through initial training courses such as CISMP during your first few months.You will then receive further training specific to your role, depending on the specialist team you join.What youll needYoull need to have or be on course for a 2.1 degree or above in any subject. We determine whether youre on course for a 2.1. based on the grades you achieved in your last completed year of academic study. The subject of your degree is not important; however, youll need to demonstrate a passion for a career in technology and how organisations use it.Do you need a work permitPlease note that PwC is unable to sponsor any candidates for the following graduate roles as the Home Offices eligibility criteria will not be satisfied. For more information. For more information visit our website.Find out more

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