Job Description & Summary

The PwC Technology and Network Information Security (NIS) team at PwC is searching for talented security and technology professionals to build out a new center of excellence in the Netherlands.

Operating on a local, regional and global scale, Network Information Security (NIS) is responsible for the definition of our security strategy to hands on execution of our global Cyber Readiness Program, moving from predominantly local to centralized services. Global Technology is responsible for driving the adoption and operation of global IT services across the organization.

If you are seeking an exciting career with the scope to grow your cyber security and technology skills through major change on a global scale, then NIS and PwC Technology will empower you to do so.

NIS and PwC Technology are building the first global cyber security and technology function at PwC. Our mission protects 300,000 PwC members across 160 member firms worldwide as well as our global clients.

What does your work look like?

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be an authentic and inclusive leader, at all grades/levels and in all lines of service. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

A career in Global Technology and Information Security, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to develop and support our internal security technologies and services across the entire global and local PwC network.

At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimize technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in solution architecture at PwC will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements, developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions.

Enhancing your leadership style, you motivate, develop and inspire others to deliver quality. You are responsible for coaching, leveraging team member’s unique strengths, and managing performance to deliver on client expectations. With your growing knowledge of how business works, you play an important role in identifying opportunities that contribute to the success of our Firm. You are expected to lead with integrity and authenticity, articulating our purpose and values in a meaningful way. You embrace technology and innovation to enhance your delivery and encourage others to do the same.

As part of the Integration and Platform Architecture team you shall lead the creation and implementation of impactful security compliance initiatives. As a Manager you shall supervise, develop, and coach teams, manage client service accounts, and drive assigned client engagement workstreams by solving and analyzing complex problems to develop top-quality deliverables. You shall be responsible for understanding architectural design and application delivery, collaborating with other Architects to provide technical design guidance, and keeping up to date with industry trends to recommend third-party applications for PwC employees to leverage.

Demonstrates extensive abilities and/or a proven record of success in following areas:

Analyse and identify the linkages and interactions between the component parts of an entire system.
Take ownership of projects, ensuring their successful planning, budgeting, execution, and completion.
Partner with team leadership to ensure collective ownership of quality, timelines, and deliverables.
Develop skills outside your comfort zone and encourage others to do the same.
Effectively mentor others, use the review of work as an opportunity to deepen the expertise of team members.
Address conflicts or issues, engaging in difficult conversations with clients, team members and other stakeholders, escalating where appropriate.
Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
Lead the development and execution of security compliance initiatives
Supervise, mentor, and coach team members to achieve quality deliverables
Manage client service accounts and oversee client engagement workstreams
Analyze and solve complex problems to deliver practical solutions
Provide technical design guidance in collaboration with other Architects
Stay informed on industry trends to recommend relevant third-party applications
Align architectural design and application delivery with firm standards
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation

Does this describe you?

4 years of experience in progressive roles managing IT architecture, engineering designs and domains
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Systems Analysis, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, or Management Information Systems preferred
Understanding architectural design and application delivery
Understanding of Microsoft Graph framework principles and deployment considerations
Demonstrating a thorough understanding of Microsoft Security and Compliance designs and implications to enable global adoption
Understanding advanced analytical thinking skills with the ability to identify, debug and resolve technical issues
Understanding lean IT principles and data driven approaches
Understanding business acumen that can interpret and translate goals into technical specifications to drive technology change
Building trusting and influential relationships and engaging with vendors and third parties as necessary
Collaborating with other Architects to provide technical design guidance to align with security strategy and technical standards

What can we offer you?

We believe in the power of an inclusive culture and we want everyone to feel free to be themselves. We offer access to a PwC global network, where you can exchange knowledge, ideas and questions with other professionals regarding other disciplines. We also offer you:

Numerous training sessions and courses that contribute to your personal and professional development;
An appropriate salary and extensive employment conditions, including a well-being budget. This is a personal annual budget of € 1.000 to spend on your health, for example on mindfulness, sport, lifestyle coachings & wellness;
A fully equipped, ergonomic home office with a second monitor;
A monthly internet allowance;
A lease car/car allowance, laptop and iPhone;
30 (or 32) holiday days per year;
Flexibility in working at the client, at home and at the office;
The possibility, within standard working hours, of focusing on Corporate Responsibility, various networks, diversity, innovation and/or recruitment along with enjoyable informal activities and social parties.