Security & Risk Engineering - Cloud Security Consultant - Director
PwC
Chicago, IL · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy
Management Level
Director
Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity
As a Cloud Security Consultant - Director you will help shape and elevate security strategies across client cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Director you will set strategic direction, lead business development efforts, and guide executive-level client relationships while mentoring others and advancing new ideas that support business growth and responsible use of technology. In this role, you will bring deep cloud security knowledge, help identify vulnerabilities, conduct risk assessments and testing activities, and contribute to secure design choices across cloud service provider environments.
Responsibilities
- Leading cloud security advisory engagements across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments for clients seeking improved security posture - Translating business needs into cloud security strategies, architectures, and implementation plans across one or more cloud service providers - Directing risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and security reviews to identify weaknesses across cloud platforms and workloads - Overseeing the design and deployment of security controls, monitoring capabilities, and incident response processes for cloud environments - Advising clients on cloud infrastructure, identity, access, encryption, and logging approaches that support secure modernization - Driving business growth by identifying new cloud security opportunities and shaping client engagement plans - Developing thought leadership, new service offerings, and practical methods that reflect emerging cloud threats and trends - Coaching managers and senior team members while creating opportunities for technical growth and leadership development - Building executive relationships across technology and risk leaders to influence direction and expand trusted client relationships - Validating adherence to professional standards, independence requirements, and the Firm’s code of conduct
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree - At least 9 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis, Information CyberSecurity, Information Security, Information Technology, Management Information Systems - Demonstrating cloud security consulting experience across client engagements - Translating security and risk issues into executive-level recommendations - Developing security architecture, engineering, and control strategies - Leading thought leadership on cloud security and cyber risk - Balancing strategic direction with detailed delivery oversight
Travel Requirements
Up to 60%
Job Posting End Date
The salary range for this position is: $155,000 - $410,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
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