Consulting, Cybersecurity & Privacy, Cyber Engineering, Director

A career within Cybersecurity and Privacy services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients implement an effective cybersecurity programme that protects against threats, propels transformation, and drives growth. As companies pivot toward a digital business model and use of AI, exponentially more data is generated and shared among organizations, partners and customers. We play an integral role in helping our clients ensure they are protected by developing transformation strategies focused on security, efficiently integrate and manage new or existing technology systems to deliver continuous operational improvements and increase their cybersecurity investment, and detect, respond, and remediate threats. 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.

Meaningful work you'll be part of
As a Director , you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing deployment architecture, use-cases and technical solutions for client's cybersecurity challenges offered by Palo Alto suite of products (Prisma Access, Cortex Cloud or XIAM) tailored to clients across multiple industries.
• Deep technical knowledge on the working of one or more of Palo Alto offerings such as Prisma Access, Cortex Cloud , and XIAM.
• Hands on the keyboard experience with implementation and operationalization of one or more of Palo Alto 's suite of products ( Prisma Access, Cortex Cloud or XIAM )
• Manage and train the team on the design, development, integration, and operationalization of Palo Alto 's suite of products .
• Ability to drive sales and build a pipeline by quickly establishing credibility with the clients on knowledge of products offered by Palo.
• Business development activities throughout the entire opportunity lifecycle, including lead generation, opportunity tracking, pre-sales presentations, technical demos, client & engagement risk assessments, bid management, proposal writing, and contract management.
• Project management and delivery, as required by the scope of specific client engagements, which includes strategy and assessment through to the d esign, i mplementation and o ptimization of cloud security, network security, SIEM and SOR related solutions and products including Palo Alto offerings (e.g. Cortex, Prisma Access, XSIAM, Prisma Cloud).
• Engagement management, including project planning, budget and resource management
• Building and developing an engagement plan, defining needed resources and creating the related budget/fee structure.
• Practice development, including work on delivery methodology, training, and sales and marketing materials.
• Personal professional development as a Palo Alto subject-matter specialist, including continuous vendor and industry training, attending conferences, and specific products and solutions self-study.
• Multitasking on multiple projects and tasks while contending priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working with other Cybersecurity & Privacy teams on non- Palo Alto related projects as required.
• Coach and train new and/or more junior team members to become an integral part of the Cyber Engineering team, Cybersecurity & Privacy Consulting practice and PwC family.

Experiences and skills you'll use to solve
• Deep hands-on architectural knowledge of Palto Alto products, including: Cortex, Prisma Access, XSIAM, Prisma Cloud , etc.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or proven record of success with cloud security, network security, SIEM and SO A R related solutions and products
• Demonstrates thorough abilities and/or a proven record of success in working on projects relating to the defining and assessing of Data Security strategy, architecture and practices, and technology implementation including the following:
• Designing and implementing Data Security solutions and capabilities that are clearly aligned to their business, technology and threat drivers
• Implementing Data Security tools within a complex business environment, through requirements gathering, building, testing, and production roll-out
• Demonstrates proven problem-solving skills with an emphasis on tool development/implementation
• Evaluating new solutions and services, providing a business case on whether the firm should develop skills and vendor relations within new Data Security solutions and technologies
• Contributing to project planning, engagement administration, budget management, and the successful completion of engagement work streams
• Vendor/partner management - managing NDAs, joint business relationships, engaging independent contractors and delivery/implementation partners
• Relevant Palo Alto certifications: PCCSA, PCNS E , PCSAE, PCCSE, PCSAE
• Other relevant certifications: CISSP, cloud certifications (e.g. AWS/Azure/GCP security engineer level)

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We're committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in.
We're committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process.