Overview A Senior Associate in Cybersecurity & Privacy will support Pw C Italy's clients in building and strengthening their cybersecurity programs. The role involves developing transformation strategies, integrating technology systems, and safeguarding data against evolving threats. Responsibilities Participate in the Ethical Hacking team, focusing on Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Mobile Security Assessment, Secure Code Review, Network Security Assessment, Red/Purple Teaming, and Security‐by‐Design initiatives. Identify security vulnerabilities across web applications, infrastructure, network equipment, Wi‐Fi, mobile apps, APIs, etc. Conduct penetration and red‐teaming exercises from external and/or internal perspectives to achieve unauthorized access to IT systems. Prepare technical and executive‐level reports, providing actionable recommendations. Collaborate with internal and client development teams to formalize, implement, and verify security requirements under a Security‐by‐Design framework.



Contribute to the evolution of test and reporting methodologies within the team. Participate in periodic e‐learning sessions (e.g., Global CTF) with the Pw C Network. Qualifications Preferable 4+ years of experience in the field, with consulting experience a plus. Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, or Information Security. Certifications such as OSCP, e JPT, GWAPT, or equivalent. Proficiency in Italian (written and spoken); English knowledge is a plus. Willingness to travel up to 60% of the time. Work visa sponsorship not available; government clearance not required. Required Skills Accepting Feedback Active Listening Analytical Thinking Bash (Programming Language) Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Communication Creativity Cybersecurity Embracing Change Emotional Regulation Empathy Encryption Ethical Hacking Firewall (Network Security) Inclusion Inf

📌 Cybersecurity - penetration tester - sa - milano [ots] (Italia)
🏢 Pwc South Africa
📍 Italia