Cyber Compliance Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

rsm; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM in Toronto, Canada is seeking Consultants for our Cyber Risk and Data Protection practice. As a Consulting Associate you will join teams of security and privacy staff to identify risks, assess governance, and help clients improve their cyber security posture.

You will undergo a comprehensive training program covering consulting processes, client engagement, and business writing, with exposure to ISO, NIST, GDPR frameworks. This role offers hands-on learning and growth within a global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Information Security or related field.
• Technical background in computer science and related fields.
• Strong written and oral communications to all levels including senior management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments to identify risks within cyber security governance programs.
• Determine impact and likelihood of security issues and provide remediation guidance to clients.
• Work with cyber security and privacy frameworks such as ISO, NIST, CIS.

Skills

Technical background

Communication skills

Integrity & confidentiality

Motivation for continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor degree in CS/IT/IS/Security

Tools

Microsoft Office

Nessus

Kali Linux

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

We are currently looking for C onsultants for our Cyber Risk and Data Protection practice. The candidate will work with teams of security and privacy staff in a wide variety of systems environments. Our Cyber Risk Consulting team serves the Information Security and Data Privacy related needs of our clients. This team helps organizations identify their cyber risk, and design and implement program to address those risks and improve their cyber security posture . We serve a diverse base of clients in a variety of industries, and understanding how technology impacts the operation and growth of organizations is what we do best.

As a Consulting Associate, you will jump start your career through a comprehensive training and development program where you will be exposed to all our Consulting Solution Practices. This training will include:

• Consulting process, tools and methods
• Client engagement economics
• Presentation and business writing skills

Primary Responsibilities :

• Conduct assessments identify risks within an organization ' s cyber security governance compliance programs
• Determine technical, business impact and likelihood of identified security issues and provide remediation guidance to clients
• Work with a variety of cyber security and privacy frameworks such as ISO, NIST , CIS .
• Measure and report clients' compliance with established industry or National/International government requirements such as PCI DSS, CMMC, FEDRAMP, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
• Contribute to the development of security governance and compliance programs for our clients
• Support the development and implementation of tools such as eGRC , used to help manage security programs across a variety of organizations
• Develop metrics and reporting for security programs
• Support presentations to executive management and Boards of Directors
• Develop target operating models for cyber security programs including budgets, resource levels, reporting structure, etc.
• Collaborate with RSM consulting professionals across risk and technology consulting with a variety of credentials including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Information Systems Security Professionals® (CISSP®); Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) and Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®)

Basic Qualifications :

• Minimum B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences with a major in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems Management, Information Security or other similar degrees
• Technical background in computer science and related fields
• Working knowledge of business process flows
• The ability to interpret and convey technical information through written and oral communications to all levels of technical aptitude, including senior management
• High degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as ability to adhere to company policies and best practices
• Possess a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred

Preferred Qualifications :

• Familiarity in Microsoft suite of tools including Excel, OneNote, etc. is desired
• Practical hands-on or lab experience with IT infrastructure components such as servers, firewalls, IDS systems and other network infrastructure components
• Practical hands-on or lab experience with security tools , such as a Nessus, Kali Linux, etc . , or other commercial and public domain security tools
• Operating system configuration and security experience (HP-UX, Linux, Solaris, AIX, etc.)
• Basic understanding of secure network architecture design

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html .

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Ca