Security Engineer

The PwC Technology and Network Information Security (NIS) team at PwC is searching for talented security and technology professionals to build out a new center of excellence in the Netherlands. 

Operating on a local, regional and global scale, Network Information Security (NIS) is responsible for the definition of our security strategy to hands on execution of our global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from predominantly local to centralized services. Global Technology is responsible for driving the adoption and operation of global IT services across the organization.

If you are seeking an exciting career with the scope to grow your cyber security and technology skills through major change on a global scale, then NIS and PwC Technology will empower you to do so.

In order to execute against the PwC Technology and NIS agenda, the team is structured into the following Pillars:

• Chief Technology Risk Office (CTRO)

• Business Change Technology and Security (BCTS)

• Chief Technology Office (CTO)

• Technology and Security Operations (TSO)

• Chief Admin Office (CAO)

• CYBER

• Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer (OCITO)

NIS and PwC Technology are building the first global cyber security and technology function at PwC. Our mission protects 300,000 PwC members across 160 member firms worldwide as well as our global clients.

What does your work look like?

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future. 

A career in Global Technology and Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network. 

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in security engineering with enterprise security technology including the following areas:

• You will collaborate with both the global teams and the network of firms to support issue resolution and drive progress against our organisational goals. 

• You will engage with member firm stakeholders to assess member firm needs in order to make recommendations for the implementation of our Technology and global security strategy.

• Support senior team members with cross functional initiatives

• Taking ownership for delivery of project tasks

• You will leverage business communication skills to inform, persuade, and teach stakeholders across a global network of member firms to enable effective information security and technology activities and processes in line with the strategy

Does this describe you?

Demonstrates extensive knowledge and/or a proven record of success in the following areas:

• Contributing to the development of new subject matter or technical domain specialization;

• Resolving problems with multiple stakeholders by continuously applying significant independent judgment and by collaborating with others;

•  Influencing others through a small team of direct reports, through work on projects and in teams, or through leading portions of larger projects;

• Encouraging improvement and innovation within a team and nurturing and developing less-experienced staff through coaching and written and verbal feedback;

• Understanding security technology at an enterprise and solution level and secure engineering principles as applied in the context of a broader understanding of the functional area and related systems and processes.

• Executing tasks with autonomy.

• Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in security engineering with enterprise security technology including the following areas:

• Engaging business and technology stakeholders at all levels to gather long term goals and requirements;

• Mapping long term business requirements to complex security architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, Zachman etc.;

• Data Designing and building security technology solutions aligned to a global central service environment;

• Working to transition technology from a local focus to a central technology service organization;

• Working in a complex, matrix organization; and - Working with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skillsets.

• Inquisitive nature and intuition regarding what questions to ask, when, and their relative significance - a desire and enjoyment to learn

• To enjoy helping people with problem solving, customer service outlook - working with teams to achieve positive outcome

• You have strong communication skills to support and build relationships with stakeholders, facilitating effective information security activities aligned with the firm’s security strategy. 

• Ability to manage workload - prioritise and recognise when to escalate to management

What can we offer you?

We believe in the power of an inclusive culture and we want everyone to feel free to be themselves. We offer access to a PwC global network, where you can exchange knowledge, ideas and questions with other professionals regarding other disciplines. We also offer you:

• Numerous training sessions and courses that contribute to your personal and professional development;

• An appropriate salary and extensive employment conditions, including a well-being budget. This is a personal annual budget of € 1.000 to spend on your health, for example on mindfulness, sport, lifestyle coachings & wellness;

• A fully equipped, ergonomic home office with a second monitor;

• A monthly internet allowance;

• A lease car/car allowance, laptop and iPhone; 

• 30 (or 32) holiday days per year; 

• Flexibility in working at the client, at home and at the office;

• The possibility, within standard working hours, of focusing on Corporate Responsibility, various networks, diversity, innovation and/or recruitment along with enjoyable informal activities and social parties.

Apply Now!

Are you enthusiastic? Then let us have your CV, and a cover letter explaining why you’re applying and why you’re the right person for this position. Click on the red button and apply immediately! If you have any questions about the vacancy, please contact our Recruiter Marijn Minderhoud

Please note: direct applications only, no recruiters.