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Application Security Engineer Manager

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
99K-232K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
99K-232K Annually
Senior level
Manages application security assessments and client delivery across cloud environments. Designs security controls for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms; reviews architectures for vulnerabilities and control gaps; conducts risk assessments and vulnerability testing; guides remediation and security tool usage; monitors emerging threats; coaches security teams; and communicates findings to technical and business stakeholders.
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The Opportunity
As an Application Security Engineer Manager you will oversee client work focused on designing and improving security across cloud environments, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS, while applying cloud security methods to identify vulnerabilities, monitor threats, and perform risk and vulnerability testing. As a Manager you will guide teams, coach team members, and manage project workstreams while using sound judgment, technology, and business awareness to deliver work that aligns with client needs within our Advisory practice. In this role at PwC, you will apply deep knowledge of cloud service providers, support secure system design, and help develop practical security solutions that address evolving cyber threats and cloud risks.
Responsibilities
- Leading application security assessments across cloud environments and client delivery workstreams
- Designing and implementing security controls for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms
- Reviewing cloud architectures to identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and control gaps
- Conducting risk assessments, vulnerability testing, and application security reviews for cloud-based systems
- Guiding teams in the use of cloud security tools, engineering methods, and remediation approaches
- Monitoring emerging cloud threats and translating findings into practical security actions
- Coaching team members on security architecture, incident response, and control validation methods
- Communicating security findings and remediation priorities to technical and business stakeholders
- Applying security frameworks, identity protections, and cloud service risk management practices to client environments
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 application security experience across cloud environments and enterprise systems
- Leading security reviews, risk analysis, and vulnerability assessment activities
- Developing client-focused security controls, architecture, and implementation plans
- Mentoring team members through coaching, feedback, and work review
- Coordinating project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder communications
- Applying cybersecurity knowledge to support secure transformation initiatives
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.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
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

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