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Responsibilities
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Line of Service
AdvisoryIndustry/Sector
Not ApplicableSpecialism
Cybersecurity & PrivacyManagement Level
Senior AssociateJob Description & Summary
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.The Opportunity:
AsaCyber AI and Data Engineering Senior Associate ,unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. Your role will include, but isn’t limited to:
Support building agents in Databricks, Co-Pilotorother LLM tools.
Develop MCP servers to connect to core cyber and data infrastructure.
Act as a primary interface between security teams and AI capabilities.
Help improve our AI frameworks with increased observability, updated governance policies, etc.
Agent Development
MCP Tool Development and Integration
Design, build, andmaintaina library of MCP-compliant tools and servers that integrate across the security stack — SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, and ticketing systems
Team Enablement
Build intuitive AI-powered interfaces, copilots, and chat assistants that allow security users to run investigations and query data in natural language
Reporting and Documentation
Maintain a centralized, version-controlled knowledge base covering all MCP tools, agent configurations, and workflow logic, alongside a living AI risk register that documents known limitations, failure modes, and compensating controls for every deployed system
Collaboration and Communication
Work closely with other cybersecurity, infrastructure, and data teams.
Collaborate with team members and participate in knowledge sharing on AI agents and agenticbuilding best practices.
Continuous Improvement
Continuously evaluate and improve AI methodologies and tools.
Assistwith quality checks, lessons learned activities, and root cause analysis across supported environments.
Professional Development
Develop practicalexpertisein building agentic capabilities and leveragingindustry best practices.
Pursue continuous professional development to strengthen knowledge of emerging tools and technologies.
What You'll Bring:
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart.Here'swhat we look for:
2+ years working in cybersecurity engineering or DevSecOps role
1+ year working with LLMs, and AI application development (prompt engineering, RAG, etc)
Experience with MCP and orchestration frameworks (LangChain/ LangGraph) for LLM agents
Proficiency in python, REST APIs (OpenAI API etc)
Familiarity with security platforms such as Microsoft Defender, Google SecOps, CrowdStrike or similar
Familiarity with cloud environments such as Azure or AWS
This role requires Enhanced Security Clearance. As part of our hiring process, Security Clearance is mandatory for all personnel assigned to these roles. Prior to applying, please review the Government of Canada website to ensure you meet eligibility requirements. Obtaining this clearance will be an employment condition should you receive an offer from PwC.
Pwc Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer
This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.
The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. 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 location. In 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.
Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
Degrees/Field of Study required:Degrees/Field of Study preferred:Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)
Required Skills
Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Agile Methodology, Analytical Thinking, Azure Data Factory, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance, Regulatory Response, Security Architecture {+ 8 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)
Travel Requirements
Not SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?
NoGovernment Clearance Required?
NoJob Posting End Date
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