Cloud Security Consulting Director

Job Description

Company: PwC

Location: Washington, US

Specialty/Competency: Cybersecurity & Privacy

Industry/Sector: Not Applicable

Time Type: Full time

Travel Requirements: Up to 40%

At PwC, we are dedicated to protecting organizations from cyber threats using advanced technologies and strategic solutions. In our cloud security team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the security posture of our clients’ cloud environments across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS. Your expertise in cloud security will be instrumental in implementing security protocols, monitoring for breaches, conducting risk assessments, and testing cloud-based systems while staying informed about the latest security trends and threats.

As a leader in this role, you will inspire your team and influence business growth, guiding client engagements and nurturing future leaders. You will be expected to uphold PwC’s standards of quality, integrity, and inclusion while fostering a culture of collaboration. Your contribution will directly impact client satisfaction and the overall success of PwC.

Key Responsibilities:
• Lead alignment of enterprise cloud security strategies with business goals and regulatory needs.
• Manage large-scale cloud security initiatives across platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring high delivery quality.
• Advise executive stakeholders on cloud security risks and architecture, translating technical concerns into business implications.
• Establish cloud governance frameworks and drive adoption across multi-cloud environments.
• Oversee development of secure cloud landing zones and infrastructure standards for efficient application deployment.
• Develop enterprise IAM strategies balancing security and usability, including zero trust and privileged access management.
• Design secure cloud network architectures emphasizing segmentation and private connectivity.
• Create data protection strategies for cloud platforms, focusing on encryption and secure data lifecycle management.
• Define and enhance Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) programs for risk prioritization and compliance.
• Build strategies for resilience in cloud platforms, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery alignment.
• Lead security strategies for AI/ML and data platforms, safeguarding sensitive information.
• Conduct cloud security assessments utilizing data to inform risk management strategies.
• Develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Drive business development by expanding cloud security engagements and contributing to client account strategies.
• Establish strategic partnerships with cloud and security vendors to enhance service offerings.
• Champion the development of reusable architectures and automation tools to enhance delivery efficiency.
• Advocate for innovation in AI-driven security solutions to improve decision-making and risk detection.
• Represent PwC in industry forums, contributing to thought leadership on cloud security trends.

The salary range for this position is: $155,000 – $410,000. Actual compensation will depend on individual skills, experience, qualifications, and location. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC provides a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more.

As an equal opportunity employer, PwC encourages all qualified applicants to apply without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed. For further information about application deadlines, please check our website.

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