Cyber Generalist, Manager in Toronto

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 Cyber Generalist, 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:

• Project delivery, as required by the scope of specific client engagements, which includes Assessment/Strategy through to the Design, Implementation and Optimization of data protection solutions and products.
• Engagement management, including project planning, budget management, and resource management.
• Practice development, including work on delivery methodology, training, and sales and marketing materials.
• Personal professional development as a Cybersecurity and Privacy subject-matter specialist, including continuous vendor and industry training, attending conferences, specific products and solutions, self-study.
• Multi-tasking on multiple projects and tasks with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working with other Cybersecurity & Privacy teams on different projects as required.
• Coach and train new and/or more junior team members to become an integral part of the Cybersecurity & Privacy Consulting practice and PwC family.

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.
• Bachelor's/master's degree in computer science, related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Technical designations such as GICSP, CISSP, CRISC, CEH, CGEIT, ITIL, PCI QSA, CIPP/C, TOGAF, SABSA or CISM.
• Solid mix of business and technical capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex technical data protection issues to senior executives within the context of their business.
• Familiar with security and privacy frameworks and compliance requirements.
• Strong leadership qualities when working in a team and the ability to be recognized as the subject matter specialist in data protection when our client requires.
• Ability to identify Cybersecurity and Privacy opportunities with clients and propose solutions that meet the clients’ needs.
• Clear, articulate and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and report writing skills; analytical and problem‑solving capabilities; ability to develop and manage mid‑level relationships; strong facilitation and delivery skills.
• The ability to work on a number of projects, meet deadlines, and manage stakeholder expectations.

This position ensures continuity and upholds our standards of excellence following the departure of a valued team member.

We’re committed to providing accommodation throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.

Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.