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Senior Manager, Data Security

PwC

On-site
Zürich
Full-time
Senior
Manager
10+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 9h ago

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Job description

PwC is hiring a Senior Manager, Data Security — a full-time, based in Zürich role. Apply directly on PwC's careers page below.

Senior Manager - Capability Leader Data Security

Location: Zürich

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

Your Team

Are you ready to contribute to the successful delivery of Cyber Technology & Transformation engagements?
This is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing Cyber Technology and Transformation team. We support our clients along the whole cyber security journey, ranging from technology assessments, identification and implementation of cyber solutions, defining cyber strategy and many more. You benefit from a great team to work with and from our broad engagements enabling you to growth personally and professionally.

Your Impact

  • As a senior member of our Cybersecurity consulting team, specializing in Data Protection you will lead our team of experts on the topic of Data Protection in helping clients secure and protect their most valuable data.
  • You will be responsible for driving strategic efforts to expand our client base, fostering partnerships, and contributing to our team's overall growth trajectory.
  • You will help our clients to implement end to end data protection solutions, identifying gaps and recommending improvements that secure their data and satisfy Swiss and global regulatory requirements.
  • You will join our extended leadership team in Cyber Security, alongside leading experts in Identity and Access Management, Third Party Risk, Cyber Threat intelligence and Cloud Security.
  • You will cultivate a collaborative environment within a team of security experts and a global network, focusing on building strong internal and external relationships. Foster a supportive, friendly, and flexible work environment to ensure the success and well-being of our team.
  • Oversee Data Protection programs, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor to our clients and being accountable for project delivery. Additionally, you will manage our partnerships with Data Protection vendors.
  • Coach and develop team members on their career path, while contributing to our team growth strategy.

Your Skill Set

  • 10+ years of experience in Information Security, GRC or related domains. Having worked in consulting is considered advantageous.
  • You have a technical understanding and hands on experience in various Data Protection technologies such as Microsoft, Broadcomm, and familiarity with technologies such as data masking, encryption, cloud based security, and tokenisation
  • You have experience with Data Protection feasibility assessments, solution architectures, implementations and operational experience running data protection programs.
  • You are familiar with the principles of data protection and information lifecycles, and Swiss and key global (EU, UK, US, APAC) data protection regulatory requirements and could perform compliance compliance assessments on topics such as FADP, GDPR, CPRA, PCI, ISO 27001.
  • Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management and staff. Fluent in English; German and/or French are a plus
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Information Systems, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or another equivalent education; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) are a plus.

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

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance {+ 16 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Senior Manager, Data Security at PwC?

The required skills for Senior Manager, Data Security at PwC include: GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM, Cybersecurity.

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