PWC

Cyber AI and Data Engineering Senior Associate

PWC$84K — $134K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in cybersecurity engineering or DevSecOps role
  • 1+ year in AI application development with LLMs
  • Experience with MCP and orchestration frameworks (LangChain/LangGraph)
  • Proficiency in Python and REST APIs
  • Familiarity with security platforms like Microsoft Defender or CrowdStrike
  • Familiarity with cloud environments like Azure or AWS
  • Enhanced Security Clearance required for this role

Responsibilities

  • Support building AI agents in Databricks and other LLM tools
  • Develop MCP servers for cyber and data infrastructure connectivity
  • Act as primary liaison between security teams and AI initiatives
  • Enhance AI frameworks with better observability and governance
  • Design and maintain MCP-compliant tools across security technologies
  • Create intuitive AI-powered interfaces for security users
  • Maintain a centralized knowledge base and AI risk register

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment promoting inclusivity
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Commitment to growth and delivering value for clients
  • Access to a comprehensive total rewards package
  • Variable incentive pay based on performance
Full Job Description

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job 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.

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.

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 Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

May 20, 2026

About PWC

PwC is a multinational professional services network of firms headquartered in London, United Kingdom, operating as partnerships under the PwC brand. PwC ranks as the second-largest professional services network in the world and is considered one of the Big Four accounting firms, along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG. PwC firms operate in 157 countries, 742 locations, with 276,000 people. As of 2020, 26% of the workforce worked in the Americas, 26% in Asia, 32% in Western Europe, 5% in Middle East and Africa and 11% in Central and Eastern Europe and Central Asia.
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