Senior Cyber Incident Response Lead

PwC Canada; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC Canada in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Incident Management Specialist (Level 3) to join our Cyber Security team supporting a complex enterprise environment with on‑premises and cloud technologies. You will help develop, implement and operationalize incident response capabilities and cybersecurity processes using Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern security platforms.

You will lead incident management activities, analyze threats, coordinate cross‑functional response efforts, review security

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Incident Management or related cybersecurity role.
• Valid Secret Security Clearance.
• One or more certifications from CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CRISC, SSCP, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, GIAC, ISSEP, ISSM, PSABSA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cybersecurity incident management and incident response activities.
• Develop and enhance incident response processes, procedures, tools, and operational frameworks.
• Analyze security incidents, threats, vulnerabilities, and emerging risks.
• Review and assess system security logs and produce incident analysis reports.
• Coordinate prevention, detection, response, and recovery activities related to cybersecurity incidents.
• Support cyber security projects focused on cloud adoption, security modernization, and implementation of industry best practices.
• Collaborate with technical teams to design, assess, and implement security solutions.
• Evaluate security technologies, tools, and services and provide recommendations based on operational, technical, and business requirements.
• Assist with the development of security policies, standards, training materials, and operational procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Zero Trust principles and modern cybersecurity frameworks.

Skills

Incident management

Threat analysis

Incident response

Security logs review

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

Microsoft Sentinel

SharePoint Online

VPN and firewall basics

Job description

PwC Canada in Ottawa is seeking an experienced Incident Management Specialist (Level 3) to join our Cyber Security team supporting a complex enterprise environment with on‑premises and cloud technologies. You will help develop, implement and operationalize incident response capabilities and cybersecurity processes using Microsoft 365, Azure, and modern security platforms.

You will lead incident management activities, analyze threats, coordinate cross‑functional response efforts, review security