Threat Hunting and Incident Handling Senior Associate

PwC South Africa

toronto, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 14, 2026

Job Description

Overview

At PwC, our cybersecurity team protects organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. We identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support incident response activities: investigation, containment, and documentation.
  • Contribute to threat hunting activities, developing technical skills and knowledge.
  • Execute threat hunting exercises and analyze suspicious activity across environments.
  • Improve cyber defence processes, detections, and documentation for future operations.
  • Use established tools and procedures to identify, analyse, and respond to cybersecurity threats in real time.
  • Monitor network traffic, system logs, and other data sources to detect suspicious activities and escalates as needed.
  • Coordinate with automation teams, including SOAR‑related workflows and respons...