Risk Services - Cybersecurity Testing Internship (Jan - Jun 27)

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

TMT X-Sector

Specialism

Product Innovation

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

About Risk Services

Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in today’s complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help themto protectand strengthen every aspect of theirbusinessfrom people to performance, systems to strategy, business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage,mitigateand control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches topossible breaksin the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology, finance, data analytics, regulatory requirements, data security and privacy, internal audit, and the third parties our clients rely on, to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategicobjectives.

Key responsibilities

As an Intern,you’llbe exposed to a diverse scope of work, namely:

• Penetration Testing -you'lllearn toidentifyand exploit vulnerabilities, helping clients secure their assets and protect sensitive data, all while gaining hands-on experience and growing professionally.

• Red Teaming - Simulate adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to test organizationaldefenses, focusing on achieving specificobjectives, conducting covert operations, andmaintaininglong-term access to compromised systems.

• Cybersecurity Assessment - Assess clients’ security posture through the performance of host configuration review against industry benchmarks, source code reviews, architecturereviewand cybersecurity risk assessment.

What we are looking for

• Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Technology students from reputable local and overseas universities / polytechnic

• Strong fundamental knowledge of information technology and cyber security

• Knowledge of security testing tools (e.g. Kali Linux, Covenant, Metasploit,nmap, burp suite etc.)

• Are keen to develop themselves in the profession.

• Are highly motivated, enthusiastic, confident, and creative.

• Critical thinking & problem solving.

• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Committed to teamwork and excellence.

• Knowledge of scripting programming languages (e.g. bash,python )

• Penetration testing specific certification such as CEH, CRT, OSCP etc. is an advantage.

• Participation in CTF, publicly discovered information security flaws and acknowledged CVE, published research or tool within offensive security domain is an advantage

Application Notes

• Pleaseindicateyour first-choice role and, where applicable, a second-choice role, based on your skills, interests, and career aspirations.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be notified due to the high volume of applications.

• Kindly upload both your resume and academic transcript/degree audit in PDF format

• Have questions?Get in touch withus at[email protected]

There have been reports of scammers impersonating PwC HR professionals contacting individuals about fraudulent job opportunities using non-PwC domain email addresses and an overseas number. Please note that genuine communications from our HR team will only come from "@pwc.com " email addresses.

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, Active Listening, Communication, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Optimism, Teamwork, Well Being

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date