Security Risk & Engineering- Cloud Security- Manager
PwC
Chicago, IL · Posted September 30, 2026
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About the job
Industry/Sector
Not Applicable
Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy
Management Level
Manager
Job Description & Summary
The Opportunity
As a Cloud Security Manager you will guide the design, implementation, and improvement of security across client cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, while working within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Manager you will lead teams, coach junior professionals, and manage workstreams with a focus on quality, timelines, and practical problem solving. In this role at PwC, you will assess cloud risks, review security controls, support vulnerability testing, and help clients strengthen their security posture across multiple cloud service providers.
Responsibilities
- Leading cloud security workstreams across IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments for client engagements - Designing and implementing security architecture, controls, and engineering solutions across cloud platforms - Conducting cloud risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and security reviews to identify exposure across systems - Managing security monitoring, incident response activities, and remediation tracking for cloud-based environments - Developing technical deliverables that address cloud service provider configurations, control gaps, and remediation actions - Coaching team members on cloud security methods, delivery tasks, and technical problem solving - Reviewing project plans, work products, and timelines to support delivery across multiple client needs - Identifying opportunities to strengthen cloud security posture through automation, digital tooling, and emerging technologies
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree - At least 5 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 engineering experience within client service environments - Managing cloud security projects across planning, budgeting, execution, completion - Mentoring team members while reviewing deliverables for quality and timelines - Applying security architecture, vulnerability management, and cloud infrastructure skills - Addressing client, team, and stakeholder issues through difficult conversations
Travel Requirements
Up to 60%
Job Posting End Date
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. 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.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines