Cloud Platform Security Engineer (m/f)
Job Description & Summary
Join PwC’s Advanced Technology Solutions team and help design, build, and secure modern cloud environments across GCP, AWS, and Azure. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy working at the intersection of cloud engineering, security, automation, and operations, and who want to help improve security posture across both cloud and on-prem environments.
We’re looking for a Cloud Platform Security Engineer (m/f) who can contribute hands-on across cloud security design, scripting, controls, monitoring, troubleshooting, and remediation. This is a practical engineering role for someone who is comfortable building and improving secure cloud environments, supporting medium-sized projects, and collaborating across teams to strengthen security and operational processes.
At PwC, AI proficiency is a core capability for modern technology professionals, helping deliver faster, higher-quality, and more innovative solutions. We use AI across software development, data engineering, cloud, automation, and analytics, with tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, and our own ChatPwC. Through collaborations with leaders like Microsoft and OpenAI, we bring state-of-the-art AI into everyday work. We expect candidates to actively use AI tools to boost productivity, improve problem-solving, and deliver scalable, high-impact solutions responsibly.
Key Responsibilities
Cloud Security Engineering: Assist in designing, building, testing, and deploying security solutions across on-prem and cloud environments.
While we welcome strong AWS and Azure backgrounds, the current priority is for candidates who can apply their cloud security skills in GCP-focused environments.
Operational Security: Perform day-to-day engineering tasks across cloud security design, scripting, control implementation, troubleshooting, monitoring, and remediation.
Security Monitoring & Response: Support logging, alerting, incident triage, and remediation activities to improve visibility and resilience.
Documentation & Readiness: Produce and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, playbooks, and test plans.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute to medium-sized projects, support larger initiatives, and participate in knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration.
Required Skills & Experience
Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in cloud architecture or cloud security engineering
Advanced experience with at least one major cloud platform: GCP, AWS, or Azure
Hands-on experience with secure cloud design/configuration, cloud networking, and technical troubleshooting
Strong understanding of IAM and access control fundamentals, including least privilege, RBAC, and provisioning workflows
Basic scripting and automation skills in Python, PowerShell, or similar
Understanding of cloud security posture and risk management, including CNAPP/CSPM concepts
Awareness of DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD security, IaC hygiene, and automation frameworks
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Experience with Wiz, Prisma, or similar cloud security platforms preferred
Get to know us:
Sample solution: https://urbanheatreport.sk.pwc.com/
Conference presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3epaKs2piA
Team profile: https://jobs-cee.pwc.com/sk/sk/solvers-of-pwc-adam-knaze
Thought leadership: https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/issues/technology/path-to-generative-ai-value.html
Additional Information:
Salary: starting from 3000 EUR/month
(The stated salary represents the minimum for this position. Final compensation is determined individually based on your experience, expertise, seniority, and overall profile.)
Employing organization: PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory, s.r.o.
Start date: By agreement
Benefits you can enjoy while working at PwC:
Financial Rewards: Benefit from regular salary reviews, performance bonuses and other special bonuses. Enjoy meal contributions and a cafeteria benefit system offering personalized choices.
Flexibility & Work-Life Balance: Enjoy our hybrid working policy, flexible working hours, 2 extra days off during Christmas along with Sick-days. Every minute of your extra work is valued and compensated.
Career Development: Engage in tailored internal and external training programs, benefit from a structured career development plan, and as an employee take advantage of discounts of up to 30% on internationally recognized certifications and qualifications from leading organizations through our PwC Academy.
Health & Well-being: Access premium benefits such as physiotherapy consultations, Multisport card and medical center membership. Take advantage of our Well-being and Work-Life Coaching program.
Supportive Culture: Participate in teambuilding activities and social events and join our employee referral program. Experience a culture with regular feedback and a supportive environment.
Global Opportunities: Seize the opportunity for international assignments and work on diverse projects with international clients. Explore the world while working with the possibility of working from abroad.
Extra perks: Use various discounts at partner companies such as cars, health care, beauty, culture or others. Transfer up to 4 telephone numbers at discounted rates.
At PwC, we believe in nurturing your career, supporting your health and wellness, and recognizing your dedication. Join our team and experience a workplace that values you beyond your work hours.
Information about the selection process:
At PwC, we believe in nurturing your career, supporting your health and wellness, and recognizing your dedication. Join our team and experience a workplace that values you beyond your work hours.
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