Senior Associate, Cyber Strategy and Transformation

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC our Cybersecurity professionals help organizations navigate complex cyber risks and transform their security capabilities to support business objectives. We work alongside clients to develop cybersecurity strategies enhance governance and operating models and drive large-scale transformation initiatives that strengthen organizational resilience. Based on PwCs Cybersecurity Generalist Senior Manager role.

As a Senior Associate within Cybersecurity Strategy & Transformation you will support organizations in defining cybersecurity strategies assessing current-state capabilities designing target operating models and implementing transformation programs that align cybersecurity investments with business priorities.

The Opportunity

As aSeniorAssociate Cyber Strategy and Transformationunlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes thatll elevate your career. Y ou will work closely with clients and senior leadership teams to solve complex security challenges and support enterprise-wide cybersecurity transformation initiatives. You will contribute to strategic assessments roadmap development governance enhancements and operating model design while helping deliver impactful outcomes for our clients. Your role will include butisntlimited to:

• Support the development of enterprise cybersecurity strategies aligned to business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments benchmarking exercises and capability gap analyses.

• Assist in designing cybersecurity operating models governance structures and organizational frameworks.

• Develop transformation roadmaps and implementation plans to enhance cybersecurity capabilities.

• Analyze and interpret cybersecurity frameworks standards and industry best practices including NIST ISO 27001 CIS Controls and other leading frameworks.

• Support the development of executive-level presentations strategic recommendations and board-ready reporting materials.

• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to translate cybersecurity requirements into actionable transformation initiatives.

• Support clients through cybersecurity program implementations organizational change initiatives and capability development efforts.

• Contribute to business development activities proposals statements of work and thought leadership content.

• Mentor Associates and contribute to a collaborative high-performing team environment.

• Stay current with emerging cyber threats regulatory developments and industry trends affecting cybersecurity strategy and transformation.

WhatYoull Bring
Your skills knowledge and experiences are what set you apart. Heres what we look for:

• Bachelors degree in Information Security Computer Science Information Technology Business Public Policy or a related discipline.

• 36 years of experience in cybersecurity consulting technology risk cyber strategy digital transformation governance or risk management.

• Understanding of cybersecurity governance risk management operating models and transformation methodologies.

• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards including: NIST Cybersecurity Framework; ISO 27001/27002; CIS Critical Security Controls; Leading regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex business and cybersecurity challenges.

• Experience developing presentations reports and executive communications.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver high-quality client outcomes.

• One or more relevant certifications: CISSP CISA CRISC CISM Security.

• Experience supporting cybersecurity operating model governance or transformation initiatives.

• Previous consulting advisory or professional services experience.

• Familiarity with organizational change management and large-scale transformation programs.

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

The salary range for this position is $58400 - $97500. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for PwC locations in major city centres. Given our national recruiting approach ranges may vary for positions in other locations. At PwC Canada base salary is determined by your skills experience qualifications and work addition to base salary eligible employees may have opportunities to participate in variable incentive pay programs which are designed to reward individual and firm-wide achievements. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhere to all relevant pay transparency legislation. During the hiring process our Talent Acquisition team will provide details about our comprehensive total rewards package.

Why youll love PwC

Were youll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work and our continuous development environment will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact and support your wellbeing through a competitive compensation package inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life. Learn more about our Application Process and Total Rewards Package at: Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island on the land that is now known as Canada which are the lands of the ancestral treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

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Optional Skills

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Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

No

Job Posting End Date

Were committed to providing accommodation throughout the application interview and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best please let us know during the application process.

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