Consultant - Strategy & Risk | Remote, Canada

Consultant - Strategy & Risk | Remote, Canada

Consultant - Strategy & Risk | Remote, Canada

Apply remote type Remote locations Toronto, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id 2025-12491

This position will be fully remote and can be hired in any Canadian province with the exception of Québec

Our team is transforming the security industry and we need dynamic and motivated self-starters to lead the charge. We serve as trusted strategic advisors to our clients who want to build holistic, end-to-end security solutions tailored to their business' needs. Our innovative solutions enable growth, modernization, and optimized strategies that bring value to businesses small to large. Join us as we reimagine the role of security.

How you’ll make an impact

• Support the ideation, creation, development, and delivery of custom security solutions
• Lead the development of all deliverables, work products, and business development materials. Oversee junior practitioners and their support in these activities to ensure quality of services and deliverables
• Support and motivate client engagement team members with diverse skills and backgrounds
• Foster an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment. Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior practitioners

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Security, or other related STEM field and 3+ years related work experience
• Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and professional knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Security Program Strategy
• Security Operations
• Cyber Incident Response Services
• E-Discovery
• Cyber Threat Hunting
• Compromise Assessments
• Cyber Exercise Development & Delivery
• Enterprise Resilience
• Data Loss Prevention
• Broad knowledge of technology trends and relevance to clients’ businesses
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs
• Professional certifications such as the GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, GNFA, GCIA, GPEN, CISM, CISA, and/or PMP preferred but not required

What you can expect from Optiv

• A company committed to championing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion through our Employee Resource Groups.
• Work/life balance
• Professional training resources
• Creative problem-solving and the ability to tackle unique, complex projects
• Volunteer Opportunities. “Optiv Chips In” encourages employees to volunteer and engage with their teams and communities.
• The ability and technology necessary to productively work remotely/from home (where applicable)

EEO Statement

Optiv is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age 40 and over, marital status, genetic information, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.