Risk Services - Cybersecurity Audit Assistant Associate - 2026 Intake

Line of Service

Assurance

Industry/Sector

TMT X-Sector

Specialism

Product Innovation

Management Level

Specialist

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 370,000 people in 149 countries. Across audit and assurance, tax and legal, deals and consulting we help clients build, accelerate and sustain momentum. Find out more at www.pwc.com.

Our Risk Services Practice provides an invaluable safeguard in today’s complex operating environment with insights and independent assurance. We work with clients to deliver business control to help them to protect and strengthen every aspect of their business from people to performance, systems to strategy, business plans to business resilience. We help clients manage, mitigate and control risks from potential cybersecurity breaches to possible breaks in the supply chain. We assess and prepare businesses by looking into their technology, finance, data analytics, regulatory requirements, data security and privacy, internal audit, and the third parties our clients rely on, to help clients deliver quality results and meet their strategic objectives.

About the Role

We are looking for motivated and curious Polytechnic students to join PwC’s Cyber Security Audit as Assistant Associate. This roles offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in cyber security, audit processes, risk assessment, and technology-driven improvement initiatives within a professional services environment.

In addition to supporting the team’s day-to-day audit and cyber-related activities, interns will also have the opportunity to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation tools can be used to improve productivity, streamline workflows, and enhance the quality of our work.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cyber Security Audit Assistant Associate, you may be involved in the following:

• Support the team in performing cyber security audit and risk assessment activities
• Assist in documenting audit procedures, findings, and recommendations
• Help review IT systems, processes, and controls to identify gaps or areas for improvement
• Conduct research on cyber security trends, risks, frameworks, and best practices
• Assist with data gathering, analysis, and preparation of audit working papers and reports
• Explore opportunities to use AI tools and automation to improve internal work processes
• Help develop simple AI-enabled solutions, scripts, dashboards, or workflow improvements to reduce manual effort
• Contribute ideas to enhance team efficiency, reporting quality, and knowledge sharing
• Work closely with team members on special projects related to cyber security, audit innovation, and process transformation

We are looking for students who are:

• Pursuing a Diploma in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or related disciplines
• Interested in cyber security, IT audit, risk, compliance, and governance
• Curious about how AI and automation can be applied in a business or audit environment
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and willing to learn
• Able to communicate clearly and work well in a team environment
• Proactive, resourceful, and open to taking initiative

Students with any of the following will have an added advantage:

• Basic understanding of cyber security concepts such as access controls, vulnerability management, logging, or incident response
• Familiarity with audit, risk, or compliance concepts
• Basic coding or scripting skills (e.g. Python, SQL, PowerShell, VBA, or similar)
• Experience using AI tools, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or low-code/no-code tools
• Interest in process improvement and digital innovation

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Bash (Programming Language), Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), Communication, Cybersecurity, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption, Ethical Hacking, Firewall (Network Security), Inclusion, Information Security, Information Security Management System (ISMS), Information Security Risk Assessments, Intellectual Curiosity, Intrusion Detection System (IDS), IT Infrastructure, Kali Linux, Microsoft Active Directory, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security Assessment, Network Security Penetration Testing, Offensive Security {+ 20 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

0%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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