The Opportunity

Join our Acceleration Center Manila and help shape the future of business for our diverse client portfolio across geographies and jurisdictions. You'll work at the heart of global teams across Advisory, Assurance, Tax and Business Services—solving real client challenges through connected collaboration. We'll help you grow your skills so you can go further. With hands-on learning, cutting-edge tools and an inclusive culture, this is your opportunity to do inspiring work that makes a difference—every day.

As an Identity and Access Management Senior Associate you will focus on cybersecurity incident management, helping identify, analyze, and resolve security incidents while supporting secure systems and protecting sensitive data within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Senior Associate you will analyze complex problems, manage assigned workstreams, build meaningful client connections, mentor junior team members, and use professional judgment to navigate ambiguity while delivering work that aligns with firm methods and technical standards. In this role at PwC Acceleration Center Manila, you will contribute to client support activities, interpret data to inform recommendations, anticipate team and client needs, and deepen your technical skills across identity and access management and incident response.

Responsibilities

Analyzing identity and access management incidents to identify root causes and prioritize remediation actions
Managing assigned workstreams for access reviews, account lifecycle issues, and privileged access concerns across client environments
Reviewing authentication, authorization, and access control configurations to identify vulnerabilities and reduce exposure
Applying cybersecurity frameworks, incident response plans, and security management tools to support threat mitigation efforts
Interpreting log data, security alerts, and system activity to inform response actions and investigation findings
Coordinating remediation tasks across technical teams to restore secure access and limit business disruption
Documenting incident details, investigation outcomes, and corrective actions in a clear and consistent format
Guiding junior team members on incident triage, analysis methods, and case documentation practices
Building client relationships by responding to access-related questions and translating technical findings into practical recommendations
Tracking recurring access risks and trends to improve identity controls and strengthen future incident response

What You Must Have

At least a Bachelor's degree
At least 4 to 8 years of experience
Oral and written proficiency in English required

What Sets You Apart

Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Studies, Computer and Information Science, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
At least one of the following: One or more certifications aligned to incident response and cyber defense, including GIAC (eg., GCFA, GCIA, GCIH) or equivalent incident response credentials
Demonstrating identity and access management experience in client service settings
Interpreting access controls, authentication flows, and security events
Utilizing cybersecurity tools, methodologies, and analytical thinking
Anticipating team and client needs while navigating ambiguity
Mentoring junior team members and reinforcing technical standards

Identity and Access Management Senior Associate (AC Manila)