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Cyber Defense & Engineering - Operational Technology (OT) Consulting Manager

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Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
99K-232K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
99K-232K Annually
Senior level
Lead delivery of OT/ICS cybersecurity engagements: design and implement industrial security solutions, manage client accounts and teams, mentor staff, assess risks and compliance, and drive continuous improvement in critical infrastructure security.
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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.
Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member's unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.
Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:
Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone, and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others.
Use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
The Opportunity
As part of the Cybersecurity team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing cybersecurity solutions for industrial environments. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your profound technical knowledge and industry insight while contributing to the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure sectors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement cybersecurity solutions for industrial settings
- Lead teams in managing client accounts and engagements
- Mentor junior staff to enhance their technical skills
- Develop strategic plans to enhance cybersecurity measures
- Analyze and assess risks to critical infrastructure
- Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain compliance and safety
- Drive continuous improvement in cybersecurity practices
- Foster a culture of innovation and resilience within the team
What You Must Have
- Bachelor's Degree
- At least 5 years of experience in Cybersecurity
What Sets You Apart
- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Industrial and Operations Engineering
- SANS GICSP, GRID, GIAC ICS Defender, GCIP
- CISSP, CISM, CEH, CompTIA Security+ / CySA+
- ISA/IEC 62443 certification
- Cisco CCNP Security, Palo Alto PCNSE, CWSP / CWNA
- Leading OT/ICS cybersecurity architecture and design
- Managing vendor relationships and product evaluations
- Conducting OT security maturity assessments
- Staying current on emerging OT/ICS threats and technologies
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. 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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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

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