Cybersecurity - Cyber Threat Readiness - Consultant

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY is hiring an entry-level Consultant to join Cyber Consulting in Montreal, contributing to client engagements and internal initiatives in cyber threat readiness and IT risk services.

You will conduct research, prepare deliverables, and participate in client discussions under guidance from senior team members, with opportunities to deepen cybersecurity knowledge and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in information security, business, information systems, computer science, engineering or related field.
• Up to two years of relevant experience from employment, internships, co-ops, academic projects or transferable work.
• Foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts with interest in areas like incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, governance, or data protection.
• Awareness of cybersecurity frameworks and standards; academic or practical exposure is a plus.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines with guidance.
• Curiosity, creativity, and willingness to learn new technologies and consulting approaches.
• French and English bilingual skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, development, delivery, analysis, and reporting of cyber threat simulation exercises.
• Assist with development and maintenance of cybersecurity playbooks, plans, procedures, and materials.
• Help develop and deliver cyber response training, workshops, and exercise materials.
• Conduct research, interviews, document reviews, and data analysis using established approaches and templates.
• Document findings clearly, identify issues, and contribute practical observations and recommendations for senior review.
• Take ownership of tasks, review work for accuracy, and incorporate feedback to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Track activities, communicate progress, and raise risks or questions in a timely manner.
• Participate in client meetings and internal sessions, prepare materials, take notes, and support follow-up actions.
• Stay informed about cybersecurity trends relevant to clients and EY services.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, proposals, and practice development.
• Build knowledge across Cyber Consulting areas such as assessments, network security, threat detection, incident response, governance, risk and compliance, cloud security.

Skills

Degree in information security

Bilingual French/English

Analytical skills

Written communication

Research skills

Time management

Curiosity/learning

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or Master's degree

Job description

Cybersecurity - Cyber Threat Readiness - Consultant

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Oct 1, 2026

Requisition ID: 1745582

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Join EY and help to build a better working world.

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We strive to help all of our people achieve their professional and personal goals through an inclusive environment that values everyone's contributions, appreciates diversity of thought, fosters growth, and provides continuous opportunities for development. Recognized as one of Canada's top employers, EY continually strives to be a great place to work.

The opportunity

We currently have a career opportunity for an entry-level Consultant to join our Cyber Consulting team and contribute to a range of client engagements and internal initiatives. As a member of the team, you’ll work alongside experienced professionals to support the delivery of cybersecurity and IT risk services, build foundational consulting skills, and develop practical experience across public- and private-sector organizations.

You’ll help conduct research, analyze information, prepare high-quality deliverables, and participate in client discussions with guidance from senior team members. You’ll be expected to take ownership of assigned tasks, raise questions or risks promptly, incorporate feedback, and contribute to a collaborative team environment. As your experience grows, you’ll have opportunities to deepen your cybersecurity knowledge, strengthen client relationships, and support broader practice initiatives.

This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.

Your key responsibilities:

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, development, delivery, analysis, and reporting of cyber threat simulation exercises.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of cybersecurity playbooks, plans, procedures, and supporting materials.
• Help develop and deliver cyber response training, workshops, and exercise materials.
• Conduct research, interviews, document reviews, and data analysis using established approaches and templates.
• Document findings clearly, identify potential issues, and contribute practical observations and recommendations for review by senior team members.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, review your own work for accuracy and completeness, and incorporate feedback to produce high‑quality deliverables.
• Track assigned activities, communicate progress, and raise potential risks, delays, or questions to the engagement team in a timely manner.
• Participate in client meetings and internal working sessions, including preparing materials, taking notes, and supporting follow‑up actions.
• Stay informed about business, technology, and cybersecurity trends relevant to our clients and services.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, proposals, practice development, and other team initiatives as required.
• Continuously build knowledge across Cyber Consulting service areas, including:
  
  • Cyber Assessments and road-mapping,
  • Network & Infrastructure Security,
  • Cyber Transformation,
  • Threat Detection,
  • Incident Response,
  • Vulnerability Management,
  • Security Governance,
  • Risk and Compliance,
  • Security Architecture,
  • Data Protection,
  • Privacy,
  • Security Awareness,
  • Cloud Security

To qualify for the role you must have:

Qualifications include:

• An undergraduate or master’s degree, completed or expected shortly, preferably in Information Security, Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or another related field.
• Up to two years of relevant experience gained through employment, internships, co-op placements, academic projects, volunteer work, military service, or other transferable experience.
• A foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts and an interest in one or more areas such as incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, security governance, network and infrastructure security, identity and access management, risk and compliance, security architecture, or data protection.
• Awareness of commonly used cybersecurity frameworks and standards; academic or practical exposure is an asset.
• Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
• The ability to organize work, manage competing priorities, collaborate effectively, and meet project deadlines with guidance.
• Curiosity, creativity, and a willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and consulting approaches.
• Interest in developing multimedia content, including videos or other materials that support cyber readiness engagements.
• French and English bilingual skills are highly preferred.

What We Look For

We’re interested in intellectually curious, collaborative people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity and a strong desire to learn. You do not need to be an expert in every area; we’re looking for candidates who can apply foundational knowledge, ask thoughtful questions, respond constructively to feedback, and grow through hands‑on experience.

What We Offer

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture—built on high‑performance teaming—where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you to decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well‑being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.

• Toronto: $65,500 - $99,000

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