Cyber Risk Consultant

Location: Pune

Type: Contract (6 Months, extendable)

Experience Required: 3–5 Years

Compensation: ₹8.6 – ₹12.5 LPA (depending on experience)

Positions Open: 20

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Cyber Risk Consultants to join PwC’s Risk Consulting practice. The role involves supporting clients in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cyber risks, while ensuring compliance with global standards and frameworks. Candidates must have strong technical expertise in cyber security along with consulting skills to handle client-facing engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and security audits for client systems.
• Identify potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks across IT infrastructure, applications, and processes.
• Support implementation of cybersecurity frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.).
• Assist in developing cyber risk management strategies and action plans.
• Participate in incident response planning and execution.
• Prepare and present risk reports and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective risk mitigation.
• Provide advisory support on compliance, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cyber security risk assessment methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with risk management tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (ISO, GDPR, NIST, PCI DSS).
• Proficiency in vulnerability management and threat detection tools.
• Ability to conduct gap assessments and define security controls.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for client-facing interactions.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Certifications like CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 LA/LI will be an advantage.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work with one of the Big 4 consulting firms (PwC).
• Exposure to diverse projects in cybersecurity and risk management.
• Competitive compensation aligned with market standards.
• Enhance your expertise in client-facing consulting engagements.