Cybersecurity Consulting Associate
PwC
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 15:14 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Vulnerability managementData analysisBusiness analysis
- Nice to have
- Cybersecurity
- Work
- On-site in Philadelphia
- Pay
- $61K–$100K a year
- Skill demand
- Cybersecurity83%Vulnerability management57%Data analysis12%of 42 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Cybersecurity Consulting Associate, you will engage with clients to help them navigate the complexities of cybersecurity, providing strategic guidance and solutions to protect their digital assets and manage cyber risks. Within our Advisory practice, you will be part of a dynamic team that leverages cutting-edge technology and innovative methodologies to deliver impactful results. This position offers a chance to develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how your work fits into the overall strategy, while upholding professional and technical standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting client engagements by contributing to cybersecurity projects and initiatives
- Implementing encryption technologies to safeguard digital assets and maintain data confidentiality
- Conducting vulnerability assessments to identify and address security defects within IT infrastructures
- Designing security architecture to enhance system protection and mitigate risks
- Managing security compliance to adhere to industry regulations and maintain privacy standards
- Monitoring security incidents and responding effectively to potential threats
- Collaborating with teams to develop and execute cybersecurity strategies and policies
- Utilizing intellectual curiosity to explore innovative solutions for cybersecurity challenges
- Engaging in regulatory response activities to validate adherence to legal requirements
- Participating in security control management to protect organizational information systems
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing or have completed a Bachelor's degree
- Seeking entry-level roles; have completed or are in the process of completing your final academic year of educational requirements.
Qualifications
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Cyber security, Data Analytics, Business Analytics
- Preferred cumulative GPA: 3.3
- Preferred major GPA: 3.3
- Leveraging AI to create efficiencies, innovate ways of working and deliver distinctive outcomes
- Demonstrating knowledge in cybersecurity frameworks and policies
- Utilizing encryption technologies and security architecture
- Engaging in vulnerability assessments and security incident management
- Applying intellectual curiosity to solve complex cybersecurity challenges
- Collaborating effectively in team environments to enhance security compliance management
Salary Range: $61,000 - $100,000
All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.