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# Cyber Defense & Engineering - Network Security - Sr Associate

- **Company:** PwC
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $77,000.0 - $202,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, System Configuration, Information Sciences, Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Security, Microsoft Solutions Framework, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cyber Warfare, Cisco
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a476ef1b997bebc

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree
 * 3 years of hands-on experience in network security, cybersecurity engineering, or security consulting, including practical implementation, configuration, troubleshooting, and management of security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, endpoint security, and cloud security solutions

What Sets You Apart

 * Preferred field(s) of study: Computer Science, Computer and Information Science, CyberSecurity, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or Systems Engineering
 * Certification(s) Preferred: AWS/Microsoft Solutions Architect, CCNP Security, PCNSE, or ZCCP
 * Excelling in designing modern network security architectures
 * Implementing Zero Trust principles and SASE/SSE solutions
 * Managing firewall and zero trust policies with Cisco and Palo Alto
 * Analyzing network traffic and managing enterprise networks
 * Securing cloud environments using native and 3rd party tools

## Description

As part of the Cybersecurity team you assist our clients in designing and implementing secure network architectures, including Zero Trust, SASE/SSE, and network segmentation. As a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor others, and maintain exceptional standards while building client relationships and developing a deeper understanding of the business context. You have hands-on experience configuring and securing enterprise-grade network and security technologies, working with vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Check Point, Fortinet, and Zscaler, and contribute to team projects by explaining technical concepts to different stakeholders., * Design and implement secure network architectures, including Zero Trust and network segmentation

 * Configure and secure enterprise-grade network and security technologies
 * Collaborate with vendors like Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto to enhance security measures
 * Mentor team members and provide guidance on technical concepts
 * Build and maintain enduring client relationships
 * Analyze complex cybersecurity challenges and develop practical solutions
 * Contribute to team projects by communicating technical concepts to stakeholders


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