Job description

The Cloud Security SecOps Specialist role at PwC in Riyadh supports the implementation, management, and optimization of cloud security solutions across multi-cloud environments. The role focuses on safeguarding cloud-based platforms and applications using technologies such as Microsoft 365 Security, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, and Google Security Command Center across Azure, AWS, and GCP. The specialist collaborates closely with PwC’s Managed Cyber Defense and SOC teams to monitor, analyze, and respond to security alerts, support incident response, and remediate threats. Responsibilities include supporting identity and access management initiatives incorporating Zero Trust and Identity Governance practices for regulated sectors, contributing to the deployment of cloud-native security controls aligned with CIS Benchmarks, NIST, ISO 27001, and ISO 27017 standards, and assisting in enforcing cloud security policies aligned with regional regulatory frameworks such as NCA ECC/CCC, SAMA CSF, and UAE ISR. The role also involves preparing technical and client-facing reports and dashboards, integrating security-by-design principles into cloud transformation initiatives, and working with multidisciplinary teams to enhance overall cloud security posture while leveraging automation, DevSecOps concepts, and secure configuration practices.