Data Protection consultant F/H

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.As a cybersecurity generalist at PwC, you will focus on providing comprehensive security solutions and experience across various domains, maintaining the protection of client systems and data. You will apply a broad understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices to address diverse security challenges effectively.

As a Director of Data Protection, you will play a key leadership role in helping clients build trust through strong data protection, privacy and compliance practices. You'll guide organizations through complex data trust challenges and lead strategic advisory engagements .

You will be able to do this alongside a local and n ational team of problem solvers, in a supportive and collaborative environment where , together , we are helping our clients to solve important business issues from strategy to execution.

We are actively building a diverse leadership team and strongly encourage women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

Lead data protection consulting engagements across various industries

• Engagement management, including project planning, project oversight, budget and resource management
• Ensure that PwC Risk and Quality management processes are adhered to at all times .
• Business development activities throughout the entire opportunity lifecycle, from lead generation to proposal and contract management.
• Evolve our data trust p ractice with your local and national colleagues to extend our services to include emerging topics such as e thical use d ata and AI, anonymization , depersonalization , data minimization and other relevant topics.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of data protection consultants
• You will also have the opportunity to work with other teams to participate and lead other types of cybersecurity projects.

Data Security capabilities, including Encryption, Tokenization , Deidentification , Data Leakage Prevention; Technology Deployments such as Microsoft P urview and similar products . Data inventory, data flow mapping, and application integration patterns.

• Developing Data Security strategy and roadmap, operating model, policies/standards, and tool design and process documents.
• Evaluating new solutions and services, providing a business case on whether the firm should develop skills and vendor relations within new Data Security solutions and technologies.
• Ability to leverage r ecognized information security/privacy standards.
• Contributing to project planning, engagement administration, budget management, and the successful completion of engagement work streams.
• The successful candidate requires fluency in English, in addition to French as they will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking clients, colleagues and/or stakeholders during the course of their employment with PwC Canada
• Given our national recruiting approach, ranges may vary for positions in other locations. Powered by the latest technology, you'll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. 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. 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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