Privileged Access Management, Senior Associate

Line of Service

Advisory

Not Applicable

Cybersecurity & Privacy

Senior Associate

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.

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity help organisations design and implement strategies that protect critical systems, identities, and data. They work with clients to assess risk, define security roadmaps, and deliver scalable solutions that enable the business while meeting regulatory and security requirements.

In cybersecurity identity and access management at PwC, you will focus on Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy, design, and implementation. You will work closely with clients to translate security and compliance requirements into practical PAM architectures and solutions, guiding initiatives from assessment and roadmap through implementation and stabilization.

As a Privileged Access Management, Senior Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy through execution.

Responsibilities include:

• Assess client environments to identify privileged access risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Define PAM strategies, target‑state architectures, and implementation roadmaps aligned to business and regulatory requirements
• Design PAM solutions, including privileged account lifecycle, access models, and governance controls
• Lead and support PAM implementations and transformations, from design through deployment and handover
• Configure and onboard privileged accounts, platforms, and applications as part of project delivery
• Collaborate with client stakeholders across security, infrastructure, cloud, and application teams
• Translate technical PAM capabilities into business and risk outcomes for client leadership
• Support access governance, audit readiness, and compliance initiatives related to privileged access
• Produce high‑quality design documents, runbooks, and implementation artifacts
• Contribute to methodologies, accelerators, and best practices to support future engagements
• Mentor junior team members and support knowledge sharing within the IAM practice

• 4+ years of experience delivering Identity and Access Management initiatives, with a strong focus on Privileged Access Management
• Experience working with leading PAM platforms (e.g., Cyber Ark, Beyond Trust, Delinea, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of PAM concepts and controls, including credential vaulting, password rotation, session monitoring, and just‑in‑time access
• Experience designing PAM architectures and access models for on‑prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Hands‑on experience with privileged account onboarding, policy design, and segregation of duties
• Ability to align PAM solutions with risk management, audit, and compliance requirements
• Experience integrating PAM solutions with Active Directory, Azure AD, cloud platforms, and enterprise applications
• Familiarity with automation and scripting (e.g., Power Shell, REST APIs) to support scalable implementations
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Interest in broader IAM domains and emerging access security technologies
• PwC Canada is committed to cultivating an inclusive, hybrid work environment. Exact expectations for your team can be discussed with your interviewer.

This newly created role reflects our commitment to growth and delivering distinctive value for our clients and stakeholders.

The salary range for this position is $84,700 - $134,700. The posted salary range represents the…