Job description

The Senior Associate – Cybersecurity Consulting role within PwC’s Digital & Cyber Business Unit in Riyadh operates at the intersection of strategy, technology, and cyber resilience, supporting clients in digital transformation initiatives across a data-driven and connected environment. The position involves working as part of a consulting team to solve complex business challenges from strategy through execution, focusing on the design, development, and implementation of cybersecurity programs across multiple domains including GRC, security architecture, identity and access management (IAM), and cyber security solutions aligned with global standards such as NIST, CIS, and ISO27. The role requires technical expertise in designing target security architectures, analyzing emerging cybersecurity technologies such as threat intelligence, anti-advanced persistent threats, DLP, SIEM, next generation firewalls, analytics, and enterprise incident response solutions. The candidate will contribute to the design and establishment of security operations centers (SOC), including facilities, processes, technologies, and people, and support the implementation of cybersecurity solutions at client sites while coordinating with vendors and system integrators. Responsibilities also include conducting technical research on emerging cybersecurity trends, contributing to knowledge sharing, and supporting the development of new service offerings within the cyber domain. The role requires involvement in business development activities including preparation of technical and financial proposals, collaboration across regional and international teams, and engagement with IT personnel, executives, and user communities. The candidate must demonstrate strong IT proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G-Suite), along with the ability to manage multiple priorities, perform technical research, and contribute to client engagements within the professional services consulting environment.