Line of Service Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector Not Applicable

Specialism IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level Senior Manager

& Summary PwC is driving major change across information and cyber security by building a centralized model to provide security services across the entire member firm network.

Mandated at the network level, Network Information Security (NIS) operates outside Information Technology (IT) and is responsible for this major program initiative, from definition of the security strategy to the execution of the global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from local to globally-provided services.

Our mission is to identify, control, and reduce the attack surface across the member firm network while increasing our adversaries\xe2\x80\x99 cost of attack.

In order to deliver the Cyber Readiness Program, the NIS team is structured into the following Pillars:

-Information Security Risk and Compliance (ISRC)
-Chief Information Security Office (CISO)
-Security Architecture, Engineering, Innovation and Transformation (SAEIT)
-Cyber Security Services
-Strategy and Alliances
-Chief of Staff

NIS is building the first global cyber security function at PwC. Our mission protects 223,000 PwC members across 157 member firms worldwide, as well as our global clients.

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

• Travel to Riyadh-KSA through the week is an essential requirement for this role as we require the staff to be present in Saudi Arabia.

The CISO pillar within NIS is responsible for the following services:

Engagement

Governance

Measurement

Service Interface

If you love the business side of information security this is the place to be. Within CISO pillar we work closely with member firm stakeholders to understand their business model and roadmap for technology. In turn CISO pillar outline the roadmap for NIS and drive engagement and adoption of central security services in line with the PwC Cyber Readiness program. Management of relationships between NIS and the business is key to delivering the cyber readiness mission. Whether it be integrating solutions, driving operational processes or providing guidance back to NIS to further enhance our strategy, CISO pillar provide the engagement and personal touch to enable NIS to deliver maximum value to the customer, the PwC Network of firms.

The Business Information Security Officers (BISO) focus upon 4 core areas:

Engagement

NIS Service Interface

Measurement

Governance

Each of these areas work together to successfully support member firm Information Security Officers (ISOs) and their staffs in the implementation of the PwC Information Security Policy (ISP).

Core skills within the BISO Services Team consist of:

Conduct analysis of Line of Service needs in order to make appropriate decisions for the implementation of NIS global security strategy;

Engage with Line of Service stakeholders to assess security threats/vulnerabilities and manage business risk;

Facilitate line of service support from Security Architecture, Engineering, Innovation, and Transformation (SAEIT) and Cyber Security Service Management throughout the NIS service lifecycle;

Assess service availability, adoption rates, and maturity to manage risk to business programs and processes;

Govern lines of service for compliance with PwC\xe2\x80\x99s Information Security Policy (ISP) and legal/regulatory frameworks; and

Engage with Global IT and Applications to review security controls against ISP.

Strategic and Technical Orientation / Job Content:

Individuals selected for this role are expected to have both extensive knowledge and managerial know-how related to the following aspects of the CISO pillar skills matrix:

Experience managing multi-function relationships throughout major transformation;

Understanding of security technology;

Experience in a role balanced between business stakeholders and a central service organization;

Navigating a multifaceted, matrix organization; and

Collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functional and technical skillsets.

Range of Impact:

A 4E Level employee possesses deep understanding of information security business practices applied in the support of and integration with key business and strategic priorities. The employee will contribute new intellectual capital through deep knowledge and direct professional experience in a related subject matter area and/or technical domain within the BISO Services team. The candidate should possess the ability to translate BISO strategy by leading and/or managing others and performing work with significant independence, and will be influential both internally and externally through building and leading a large team or complex project, or multiple teams or projects, within the sub-pillar team.

Possesses a proven track record of success in managing efforts within business engagement and relationship management space.

Building and maintaining complex programs while supervising teams to execute against overall strategy.

Build and maintain relationships across the lines of service to effectively deliver security activities on behalf of NIS.

Executes tasks aligned to CISO pillar with autonomy.

Responsibilities:

Manage relationships across PwC Lines of Service

Map existing Line of service risks to NIS service catalogue

Provide consultancy throughout service integration

Metrics:

Capture metrics aligned to service integration and service adoption

Drive quality of service to our stakeholders

Education Level:

Required: High school diploma or G.E.D.

Preferred: Undergraduate Degree (e.g., BA, BS) in Information technology or field of study applicable to the role and/or completed certifications involving cybersecurity

Experience Level:

4 - 6 Years\xe2\x80\x99 of progressive professional roles involving information security, IT management and/or major program management.

Other Details:

An effective BISO candidate will also possess the following skills:

Analytical: Inquisitive nature and intuition regarding what questions to ask, when, and their relative significance.

Technical: Broad understanding of security technology.

Business: High level understanding of PwC\xe2\x80\x99s business model, service offerings, and business operating environment as it pertains to the firm\xe2\x80\x99s threat landscape. Ability to frame threats and exposures in a business context recognized by non-technical staff and executives.

Domain landscape: Knowledge of assurance and technical security principles

Communication: Ability to leverage business communication skills to inform, persuade, and teach stakeholders across a global network of member firms\xe2\x80\x99 staff and leadership to enable effective information security activities and processes in line with the cyber readiness program

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements Up to 60%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? Yes

Government Clearance Required? No

Job Posting End Date

PwC