PwC

Application Security Engineer Sr Associate

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Boston, MA, USA +16 moreMid Level

Base Salary

$77k - $202k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement application security controls across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
  • Assess cloud architectures for vulnerabilities, configuration gaps, and identity and access risks.
  • Conduct security reviews, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing for cloud applications and platforms.
  • Monitor cloud security events and investigate suspicious activity to support incident response.
  • Develop security requirements for cloud deployments and validate alignment with control frameworks and client needs.
  • Translate technical findings into practical remediation actions and secure design recommendations for clients.
  • Interpret risk data and technical evidence to inform prioritized recommendations and delivery workstreams.
  • Review junior team deliverables, share cloud security methods, and reinforce technical standards.
  • Manage assigned workstreams and travel up to 40%.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • At least 3 years of experience required.
  • Preference for study in business administration/management, computer and information science, computer engineering, computer programming, computer science, computer systems analysis, information cybersecurity, information security, information technology, or management information systems.
  • Experience with application security testing across cloud environments and web applications.
  • Experience applying vulnerability assessment methods to identify configuration gaps and control weaknesses.
  • Ability to interpret security findings into clear client-focused recommendations and next steps.
  • Knowledge of cloud security, infrastructure, and identity concepts.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams, anticipate client needs, and adapt to shifting priorities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • 401(k), holiday pay, vacation, and personal and family sick leave.
  • Annual discretionary bonus eligibility.
  • Up to 40% travel required.

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About PwC

10,000+ employees

PwC is a global network of professional services firms providing assurance, tax, and advisory work for businesses and public-sector clients. It sells project-based and managed consulting, audit, and deals services, and implements and integrates business applications. Formed in 1998 by the merger of Price Waterhouse and Coopers & Lybrand, it is headquartered in London and is one of the Big Four accounting firms.

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