Associate Cyber Generalist

PwC Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada is seeking an Associate, Cyber Strategy and Transformation to help shape enterprise cybersecurity strategies, governance structures, and transformation roadmaps for clients. You will collaborate with senior leadership to deliver strategy, assess maturity, and design operating models that drive secure, compliant transformations.

The role offers engaging client work across industries, opportunities to develop strategic recommendations, and mentorship within a collaborative team focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• 3 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cybersecurity governance

Risk management

Transformation methodologies

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Multi-workstream delivery

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Security certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security/CS/IT/Business/Public Policy

Tools

NIST CSF

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

Job description

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

As a Associate, Cyber Strategy and Transformation, unlock your potential and embrace the chance to drive meaningful outcomes that’ll elevate your career. You 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, but isn’t limited 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.

What You’ll Bring

Your skills, knowledge, and experiences are what set you apart. Here’s what we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
• 3 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 $58,400 - $97,500. 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.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll 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: https://jobs-ca.pwc.com/ca/en/life-at-pwc

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