Senior Associate, Cybersecurity – Cryptography, Post-Quantum Cryptography and Security Engineering

As a Senior Associate in Cybersecurity at PwC Canada's Advisory practice, you support client work across cryptography, post-quantum cryptography, identity and access management, secrets management, data protection, AI security, and security engineering. You help organizations strengthen their security posture and prepare for emerging risks by bringing together technical knowledge, consulting discipline, and practical delivery experience.

What you'll do

• Deliver cybersecurity engagements across cryptography, post-quantum cryptography readiness, IAM, secrets management, data protection, AI security, and security engineering
• Assess client environments to identify security gaps, cryptographic risks, identity issues, secrets exposure, data protection needs, and improvement opportunities
• Support cryptographic inventories, risk prioritization, control mapping, crypto-agility planning, and transition roadmaps aligned to business and regulatory priorities
• Design, configure, test, document, and support security solutions across PKI, key management, certificate management, IAM, DLP, cloud, automation, and DevOps environments
• Prepare client deliverables, communicate progress and risks, collaborate with stakeholders, and contribute to reusable assets, proposals, and thought leadership

What you bring

• Experience in cybersecurity, cryptography, IAM, cloud security, security engineering, infrastructure security, or technology consulting
• Knowledge of cryptography, PKI, certificates, key management, secrets management, post-quantum cryptography concepts, crypto-agility, and related security controls
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST, OSFI B-13, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and CIS Controls
• Hands-on experience with Python, shell scripting, Terraform, DevOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud platforms
• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, stakeholder management, teamwork, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• A Government of Canada Security Clearance (mandatory for all staff on these assignments; you must meet eligibility requirements before applying)

What we offer

• Salary range of $84,700 to $134,700 for major city centres (may vary by location based on skills, experience, qualifications, and work location)
• Eligibility to participate in variable incentive pay programs
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive total rewards package including inclusive benefits and flexibility programs

About PwC

PwC Canada's Cybersecurity practice helps clients strengthen digital trust, protect critical systems and data, and prepare for emerging security risks. The firm works across public and private sectors, powered by the latest technology and delivered by diverse teams committed to continuous development and meaningful outcomes.