Leads privileged access management workstreams across client engagements, overseeing access reviews, privileged account remediation, identity governance, and role-based access controls. Reviews Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Active Directory, CyberArk, and cloud identity configurations; translates security requirements into solutions and documentation; identifies control gaps; coaches teams; manages project timelines and risks; and improves identity security through automation and stronger governance.
The Opportunity
As a Privileged Access Management - Manager you will focus on confirming secure and efficient access to systems and data for employees and clients, within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Manager you will lead teams, coach others, and manage workstreams by applying sound judgment, project management discipline, and a practical understanding of how access controls support sensitive information protection and identity processes. In this role at PwC, you will oversee day-to-day delivery across privileged access activities, help drive quality and timelines, and support client service efforts through clear communication, thoughtful problem solving, and use of technology to strengthen delivery.
Responsibilities
- Leading privileged access management workstreams across client engagements and coordinating deliverables with technical and business stakeholders
- Managing planning, execution, and timeline tracking for access control reviews, privileged account remediation, and identity governance activities
- Guiding teams in designing and implementing role based access control, access request, and account lifecycle processes
- Reviewing privileged access configurations across Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Active Directory, CyberArk, and cloud identity platforms
- Translating system requirements into access management solutions, technical documentation, and implementation plans
- Analyzing authorization models, identity federation approaches, and key management controls to identify security gaps and process improvements
- Coaching team members on access governance methods, control design, and issue resolution across client environments
- Monitoring project progress, addressing risks and issues, and escalating blockers as needed to keep work on track
- Validating technical deliverables align with cybersecurity, privacy, and client access requirements
- Identifying opportunities to improve privileged access controls, automate manual tasks, and strengthen identity security practices
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- Demonstrating Privileged Access Management delivery across client engagements
- Managing IAM projects involving CyberArk or Active Directory
- Coaching teams through access control and authorization design
- Leading workstreams with identity governance and vulnerability focus
- Translating security requirements into practical deliverables
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
As a Privileged Access Management - Manager you will focus on confirming secure and efficient access to systems and data for employees and clients, within our Cybersecurity practice. As a Manager you will lead teams, coach others, and manage workstreams by applying sound judgment, project management discipline, and a practical understanding of how access controls support sensitive information protection and identity processes. In this role at PwC, you will oversee day-to-day delivery across privileged access activities, help drive quality and timelines, and support client service efforts through clear communication, thoughtful problem solving, and use of technology to strengthen delivery.
Responsibilities
- Leading privileged access management workstreams across client engagements and coordinating deliverables with technical and business stakeholders
- Managing planning, execution, and timeline tracking for access control reviews, privileged account remediation, and identity governance activities
- Guiding teams in designing and implementing role based access control, access request, and account lifecycle processes
- Reviewing privileged access configurations across Azure Active Directory, Microsoft Active Directory, CyberArk, and cloud identity platforms
- Translating system requirements into access management solutions, technical documentation, and implementation plans
- Analyzing authorization models, identity federation approaches, and key management controls to identify security gaps and process improvements
- Coaching team members on access governance methods, control design, and issue resolution across client environments
- Monitoring project progress, addressing risks and issues, and escalating blockers as needed to keep work on track
- Validating technical deliverables align with cybersecurity, privacy, and client access requirements
- Identifying opportunities to improve privileged access controls, automate manual tasks, and strengthen identity security practices
What You Must Have
- At least a Bachelor's degree
- At least 5 years of experience
What Sets You Apart
- Preference for at least one of the following fields of study: Business Administration/Management, Computer and Information Science, Computer Applications, Computer Engineering, Information CyberSecurity, Information Technology, Management Information Systems
- Demonstrating Privileged Access Management delivery across client engagements
- Managing IAM projects involving CyberArk or Active Directory
- Coaching teams through access control and authorization design
- Leading workstreams with identity governance and vulnerability focus
- Translating security requirements into practical deliverables
The salary range for this position is: $99,000 - $232,000. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon the individual's skills, experience, qualifications and location, and applicable employment laws. All hired individuals are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. PwC offers a wide range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, holiday pay, vacation, personal and family sick leave, and more. To view our benefits at a glance, please visit the following link: https://pwc.to/benefits-at-a-glance
As PwC is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity); age; disability; genetic information (including family medical history); veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or, any other status protected by law.
PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.
Learn more about how we work: https://pwc.to/how-we-work
For only those qualified applicants that are impacted by the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable, arrest or conviction records will be considered for Employment in accordance with these laws. At PwC, we recognize that conviction records may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship to responsibilities such as accessing sensitive company or customer information, handling proprietary assets, or collaborating closely with team members. We evaluate these factors thoughtfully to establish a secure and trusted workplace for all.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed, unless otherwise set forth on the following webpage. Please visit this link for information about anticipated application deadlines: https://pwc.to/us-application-deadlines
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