As a Security Risk & Engineering - Enterprise & Cloud Security - Senior Manager you will lead client-facing cloud security work across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments, helping shape security design, implementation, risk assessment, vulnerability testing, and ongoing threat monitoring within our cybersecurity practice. As a Senior Manager you will bring advanced judgment, influence, and technical depth to guide complex client conversations, direct teams through ambiguity, and develop clear approaches that connect security priorities to business outcomes. In this role at PwC, you will draw on your cloud security knowledge, experience with Cloud Service Providers, and ability to communicate actionable recommendations to support secure transformation and help strengthen the security posture of client environments.
Responsibilities
- Leading enterprise and cloud security engagements that design, implement, and elevate protections across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments
- Advising clients on cloud security architecture, control design, and risk reduction approaches across multiple cloud service providers
- Directing risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and security reviews to identify gaps across cloud-based systems and identity environments
- Translating technical findings into clear recommendations that align security requirements with business and technology priorities
- Coordinating security engineering activities for network, endpoint, and cloud infrastructure safeguards
- Monitoring emerging threats, control weaknesses, and cloud security trends to inform remediation strategies and future-state designs
- Guiding teams through complex security challenges while coaching team members to strengthen delivery quality and technical capability
- Applying sound judgment to prioritize issues, escalate critical risks, and support informed client decisions across large initiatives
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Information CyberSecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- Demonstrating cloud security architecture experience across enterprise environments
- Applying systems thinking to cloud risk and control challenges
- Crafting client messages that clarify complex security decisions
- Directing teams through ambiguity while coaching inclusive collaboration
- Modeling professional standards, code of conduct, and independence requirements
The salary range for this position is: $124,000 - $280,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
Skills Required
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 years of experience
- Cloud security architecture experience across enterprise environments
- Experience applying systems thinking to cloud risk and control challenges
- Ability to craft client messages explaining complex security decisions
- Ability to direct teams through ambiguity and coach inclusive collaboration
- Professional standards, code of conduct, and independence requirements
- Preferred field of study in business administration, computer science, computer engineering, information security, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field
PwC Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical-plan options with prescription coverage, mental-health resources, and access to therapy/coaching indicate a comprehensive healthcare offering. Feedback suggests these health and well-being components are a core pillar of the total rewards.
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Retirement Support — A firm-funded retirement program alongside a 401(k) match is repeatedly called out as a notable advantage. Feedback suggests the combination of employer-funded contributions and savings options strengthens long-term financial security.
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