Cybersecurity - Penetration Tester - Senior Associate - Roma [OTS]
Pubblicato il 17-08-2026 - Pricewaterhousecoopers in Roma
Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
Senior Associate & Summary A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cybersecurity programme that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth. As companies pivot toward a digital business model, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organisations, partners and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrate and manage new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements and increase their cybersecurity investment, and detect, respond, and remediate threats.Set your expectation higher:
Il tuo talento e la tua curiosità avranno tutto lo spazio che meritano e, attraverso l’identificazione delle migliori risorse, contribuirai a garantire la qualità dei servizi che offriamo ai nostri clienti. In questo percorso di crescita sarai accompagnato da colleghi esperti e da una aggiornamento continuo e su misura grazie alla quale potrai mettere le tue competenze a disposizione dei clienti interni.
Feel at home:
Ci prendiamo cura delle nostre persone mettendole nelle condizioni di crescere ed esprimere al meglio il proprio potenziale. Ci impegniamo a creare valore per i clienti, le persone e la comunità, nel rispetto dell'ambiente.
GIVE YOUR LIFE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE!!!
PwC Italy is hiring! We are looking for a Penetration Tester.You will be part of the PwC Italy Ethical Hacking team,
working on client-facing projects mainly related to Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Test, Mobile Security Assessment, Secure Code Review, Network Security Assessment, Red/Purple Teaming and Security by Design.
In particular, you will work in:
- looking for security vulnerabilities on web applications, infrastructure systems, network equipment, Wi-Fi systems, mobile applications, API, etc.
- Penetration Test and Red Teaming activities from outside and/or within the customer’s network with the aim of gaining unauthorized access to IT systems;
- preparing reports at both technical and executive level, providing recommendations to an heterogeneous public;
- support the internal and/or customer development team in the preparation, formalization, implementation and verification of security requirements following a “Security by Design” principle;
- collaborate in the continuous evolution and improvement of the test and reporting methodologies of the team;
- actively participate in periodic sessions of "e-learning" both local and with the PwC Network on issues of Ethical Hacking (e.g. "Global CTF")
Working in PwC means being part of a Global Network with access to its extensive expertise,
where you can further explore your ideas and deliver the innovative contribution you’ve always wanted.Job Requirements and Preferences:
- 4 years in role preferred; an experience in a consulting company is considered a plus;
- Degree: Bachelor Degree preferred in Computer and Information Science, Information Technology, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Information CyberSecurity
- Certification(s) preferred: OSCP, eJPT, GWAPT or equivalents.
- Languages preferred: italian written and spoken, English is a plus
- Team-working
If you have these requirements, join our Cybersecurity and Privacy team at PwC Italy! We are waiting for you!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, 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, Information Security, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Assessments, Intellectual Curiosity, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Infrastructure, Kali Linux, Learning Agility, Microsoft Active Directory {+ 25 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Up to 60%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date