At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data. As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively. Opportunity As a Manager Threat Hunter, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to: Responsibilities Search network flow, PCAP, logs, and sensors for evidence of cyber‑attack patterns, and hunt for Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) Identify unknown threats for clients through advanced threat hunting services to complement standard SOC services Perform initial investigations (lightweight forensics) on potential incidents identified as part of the services delivery Experience in Incident Response processes and methodologies in a SOC environment, including escalation and communication protocols Ability to support and participate in a 24/7 on‑call incident response rotation Experience in developing and tuning detection use cases, and skills in analyzing detection effectiveness Demonstrated ability to assess and recommend improvements to client security posture, including policy, tooling, and process suggestions Leverage threat intelligence, document threats as needed and share intelligence from analysis to further enhance service quality and delivery Implement techniques using the most advanced technologies to hunt for known and unknown threats in specific client environments, based on available threat intelligence reports and knowledge of the attackers TTPs Create detailed Incident Reports and contribute to lessons learned in collaboration with the appropriate team Collaborate with the SOC and Threat Analysts to contain and investigate major incidents Provide simple and reusable hunt tactics and techniques to a team of security engineers, SIEM specialists, and SOC analysts Act as a technical reference point for cyber threat intelligence Support the sales function by attending client meetings and responding to proposals Contribute to the Intellectual Property of the firm by driving the development of toolkits, methodologies, accelerators and training Qualifications Interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, and an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work Demonstrated commitment to valuing differences and working alongside diverse people and perspectives Experience in Cyber Intelligence or threat hunting, with a strong preference for those who have consulting experience in a Big 4 or similar Solid mix of business and technical capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex technical and risk management issues to senior executives within the context of their business Direct prior experience with core security technologies such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, anti‑virus solutions and EDRs Strong knowledge of threat intelligence and threat hunting Knowledge of technical security controls and mitigations Good working knowledge of one or more of the following topics: common security threats, industry best practices, security technologies, advanced endpoint analytics Knowledge of the MITRE framework Strong knowledge of threat intelligence utilization Experience in vulnerability assessments and penetration testing (application, networks and infrastructure) Able to clearly articulate technical vulnerabilities, issues and translate into business impacts and risks to senior stakeholders Experience with Qualys, Kali Linux, Metasploit, IBM Rational AppScan and Nessus Fluency in English; proficiency in French preferred for collaboration with English‑speaking clients, colleagues, and stakeholders within PwC Canada Salary Range The salary range for this position is $112,400 - $162,400. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Manager Threat Hunter (Bilingual Fr/En)
PWC CANADA
montreal (administrative region), montreal (administrative region)
Published 27 days ago
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