Lead high-impact engagements across some of Canada's most complex organizations spanning financial services, critical infrastructure, energy, government, and technology
Job Summary
Lead high-impact engagements across some of Canada's most complex organizations spanning financial services, critical infrastructure, energy, government, and technology.
As a Senior Associate, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career.
PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment.
Matching Summary
Lead high-impact engagements across some of Canada's most complex organizations spanning financial services, critical infrastructure, energy, government, and technology.
Salary
$65,600 - $109,300
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Cybersecurity consulting experience
Lead client-facing engagements end-to-end
Deep understanding of cybersecurity domains
Expert-level command of cybersecurity frameworks
Substantive AI security expertise
Present complex findings to C-suite
Strong project management discipline
Nice-to-have
Mentoring junior professionals
Championing AI tools and automation
Contributing to practice growth
Staying ahead of emerging threats
Inclusive, hybrid work environment
Key Requirements
Progressive, hands-on experience in cybersecurity consulting, cyber assurance, IT risk, or technology audit
Demonstrated track record of leading engagements and managing client relationships
Experience gained at a Big 4 firm, leading cybersecurity consultancy, or in a senior in-house cybersecurity role
Hands-on experience in at least three of the following cybersecurity domains: Cybersecurity Strategy & Operating Model Design, Cyber Risk Management & Quantification, Cloud Security Architecture & Assurance, AI Security, AI Governance & Responsible AI, Identity & Access Management / Privileged Access / Zero Trust, Threat Intelligence, Threat Modelling & Red Team Oversight, Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing Program Management, OT/ICS & Critical Infrastructure Security, Third-Party & Supply Chain Risk Management (TPRM), Data Security, Privacy & Regulatory Compliance, Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Program Management
Cybersecurity & Risk Credentials: Audit & Assurance (ISACA CISA, CRISC, or CISM — one strongly preferred at this level); Security Management (ISC2 CISSP or CCSP); Cloud Security (AWS Security Specialty, Microsoft SC-100/AZ-500, Google PCSE); AI Security & Governance (ISACA CAIA, ISACA AAISM, ISO 42001 Lead Implementer/Auditor); Offensive Security (OSCP, GIAC GPEN, GWAPT, CEH); Privacy (IAPP CIPP/C, CIPM)
Hands-on experience with security tools across multiple categories: SIEM platforms (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel), vulnerability scanners (Tenable, Qualys), EDR/XDR solutions, GRC platforms, or CSPM tools (Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Defender for Cloud)