PWC

Cybersecurity Generalist Senior Manager

PWC$144K — $241K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on cyber risk management.
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or Business.
  • Technical designations such as CISSP, CRISC, or CISA preferred.
  • Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks like NIST, SANS, ISO, etc.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex risks to senior executives.

Responsibilities

  • Establish client relationships and identify opportunities for cybersecurity assistance.
  • Manage project teams to ensure deliverables align with quality standards and timelines.
  • Provide thought leadership in cyber risk management practices.
  • Collaborate across PwC to meet client needs for cyber risk services.
  • Develop intellectual property, including toolkits and methodologies for cybersecurity.
  • Assist in crafting proposals and engagement letters.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and upskilling.
  • Access to a strong network of industry experts within PwC.
  • Engagement in diverse projects that drive impactful cybersecurity solutions.
  • Work within a collaborative, supportive team environment.
Full Job Description
Line of Service
Advisory

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
Cybersecurity & Privacy

Management Level
Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
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:

As a Cybersecurity Generalist Senior Manager, 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:

  • Establish credibility and relationships with prospective clients by demonstrating technical and industry knowledge and identify opportunities for assistance.
  • Liaise with client project teams to set and manage client expectations throughout each engagement.
  • Manage the PwC project team so that deliverables meet with PwC's quality standards and agreed-upon delivery timelines.
  • Provide thought leadership and direction for the cyber risk management practice.
  • Team with PwC colleagues in other practice areas in support of client needs for cyber risk management services.
  • Contribute to the Intellectual Property of the firm by driving the development of toolkits, methodologies and accelerators.
  • Assist in proposal, letters of engagement and statements of work writing.


What You'll Bring:
Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here's what we look for:

  • An interest in upskilling for a digital world and technology trends, an openness to learning new tools and adapting how you work.
  • Demonstrable ability in the following areas is required for this position: Bachelor or Master's Degree in Information Security,
  • Computer Science, Engineering or Business.
  • Technical designations such as CISSP, CRISC, CISA preferred.
  • A firm understanding of cyber security frameworks such as those published by leading organizations (e.g. NIST, SANS, ISO etc.). Ability to translate framework to practical advice to clients.
  • Good mix of business and technical capabilities, and the ability to communicate on current cyber risk issues to senior executives within the context of their business.
  • Being able to design and deliver cyber security strategies, operating models, assessments and reports to meet Canadian, US and global regulatory requirements.
  • Leadership qualities when working in a team and the ability to be recognized as the subject matter expert on cyber risk when our client requires.
  • Ability to identify cyber risk management opportunities with clients and propose solutions that meet the client's needs.
  • Clear, articulate and confident written and verbal communication skills.
  • Presentation and report writing skills.
  • Analytical and problem solving capabilities.
  • Ability to develop and manage mid-level relationships.
  • Good facilitation and delivery skills.
  • The ability to work on a number of projects, meet deadlines and manage stakeholder expectations.
  • This position may require some travel and will be based out of our Toronto Office.


Technical Requirements

  • A minimum of 8+ years in cybersecurity, with a focus on cyber risk management activities such as:
  • Developing cyber risk strategies.
  • Identifying cyber risks and developing cyber risk registers Developing and maintaining cyber risk management and reporting frameworks.
  • Conducting various cyber risk assessments.
  • Developing and delivering comprehensive risk reports to provide detailed insights of the current state of its cyber risks.
  • Performing cyber threat modelling and business impact analyses to ensure cyber assets are adequately protected with proper cybersecurity measures and controls.
  • Managing cyber risk using GRC platforms.
  • Developing KRIs and determining how to measure and report on KRIs.
  • Collaborating with key client business stakeholders to facilitate cyber risk analysis and informed decision-making
  • Ensuring that risk-based management decisions align with laws and regulations that are applicable to our clients


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 $144,700 - $241,200. 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, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Framework, Cybersecurity Policy, Cybersecurity Requirements, Cybersecurity Strategy, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Encryption Technologies, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Managed Services, Optimism, Privacy Compliance {+ 16 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

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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1998

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