SecOps Engineer Manager (AC Manila)
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Managed Services
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity
Join our Acceleration Center Manila and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You’ll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We’ll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.
As a SecOps Engineer Manager, you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding client systems and data by effectively responding to and mitigating cyber threats. Within our Cybersecurity practice, you will focus on identifying vulnerabilities, developing secure systems, and providing proactive solutions to protect sensitive information. As a Manager, you will lead teams and manage client accounts, focusing on strategic planning and mentoring junior staff. You are accountable for project success and maintaining standards, enhancing your leadership style to motivate, develop, and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team members' unique strengths, and managing performance to meet client expectations.
In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Manila, you will embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same. You will analyze and identify the interactions within systems, take ownership of projects, and validate their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion. You will also address conflicts or issues, engage in difficult conversations with stakeholders, and uphold professional and technical standards. This opportunity allows you to develop skills outside your comfort zone and contribute to the success of our firm by identifying opportunities and articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way.
Responsibilities
- Leading cybersecurity incident management efforts to effectively respond to and mitigate cyber threats
- Analyzing and resolving security incidents to minimize potential damage and protect client systems and data
- Developing and implementing secure systems and proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive information
- Guiding teams in the strategic planning and execution of cybersecurity strategies and frameworks
- Utilizing cybersecurity governance and risk management skills to enhance client security posture
- Overseeing the deployment of cybersecurity threat mitigation measures and incident response plans
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients to identify vulnerabilities and address security challenges
- Promoting the use of innovative technologies and leading practices in cybersecurity operations
- Confirming data integrity and security within cybersecurity frameworks and operations
- Mentoring and coaching team members to develop their skills and enhance performance in cybersecurity tasks
- Leading cybersecurity operations during assigned shifts, overseeing continuous monitoring, incident triage, and timely response across SOC, IAM, VM, SecOps, and security tools including SIEM, EDR, DLP, Proofpoint, firewall, and cloud environments.
- Managing investigation and resolution of security alerts, incidents, access requests, and vulnerability findings while coordinating major incident response with clear communication and decision-making.
- Mentoring L1 and L2 analysts on triage processes, tool utilization, SOP adherence, and escalation protocols to enhance team effectiveness and incident handling.
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 7 to 11 years of experience
- Oral and written proficiency in English required
- 6 to 8 years of strong hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, ITSM, IAM, VM tools
- Solid understanding of incident handling, vulnerability lifecycle, access governance, and security monitoring.
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to incident response and cyber defense, including GIAC (eg., GCFA, GCIA, GCIH) or equivalent incident response credentials
- Demonstrating proficiency in Cybersecurity Threat Mitigation and Incident Management
- Utilizing advanced skills in Digital Forensics and Network Forensics
- Excelling in Security Operations Center (SOC) management and Security Incident Management
- Leveraging experience in Cybersecurity Risk Management and Cybersecurity Strategy
- Embracing innovation in Cyber Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management
Travel Requirements
Not Specified
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