Cybersecurity Risk & Controls Senior Associate

PwC Canada

Canada
Base: $65,600 - $109,300; bonus/equity: variable i...
Hybrid
Lead cybersecurity assurance engagements end-to-end
Deep understanding of nist csf and iso 27001 frameworks
Hands-on experience with aws azure or gcp cloud security
This role involves leading high-impact cybersecurity and AI security engagements for complex organizations across financial services and critical infrastructure

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading high-impact cybersecurity and AI security engagements for complex organizations across financial services and critical infrastructure.
  • The position requires deep technical expertise combined with proven leadership capabilities to advise C-suite executives on emerging threats and strategic risk.
  • PwC Canada offers a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional excellence.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading high-impact cybersecurity and AI security engagements for complex organizations across financial services and critical infrastructure.

Salary

Base: $65,600 - $109,300; Bonus/Equity: Variable incentive pay programs available; Benefits: Competitive total rewards package with inclusive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Lead cybersecurity assurance engagements end-to-end
  • Deep understanding of NIST CSF and ISO 27001 frameworks
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Azure or GCP cloud security
  • Proven ability to present findings to C-suite executives
  • Experience mentoring junior team members on technical skills

Nice-to-have

  • Expertise in AI security and LLM vulnerability testing
  • Familiarity with Canada-specific regulatory frameworks like OSFI
  • Strong project management discipline across multiple workstreams
  • Ability to develop reusable engagement accelerators and templates
  • Experience with zero trust architecture design principles

Key Requirements

  • Progressive hands-on experience in cybersecurity consulting at Big 4 firm
  • Audit & Assurance credentials such as CISA CRISC or CISM preferred
  • Security Management credentials like CISSP or CCSP required
  • Substantive AI security expertise with GenAI risk management experience
  • Demonstrated track record of managing client relationships independently

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