Cybersecurity - Cyber Threat Readiness - Manager

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Toronto; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Pension plan

Vacation & paid personal days

Generous leave

Job summary

EY in Toronto is seeking a Manager for Cyber Threat Readiness to join our consulting team. You will lead multi-client engagements, develop and deliver cybersecurity programs, and actively build internal and external relationships across public and private sectors.

The role includes guiding teams, shaping playbooks, and advancing readiness initiatives. Ideal candidates have broad cybersecurity expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to drive strategic plans while managing budgets and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or master's degree in Information Security, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science or Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' knowledge and hands-on experience in incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, governance, network security, risk/compliance, data protection and related areas.
• Solid knowledge of commonly used cybersecurity frameworks and standards.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans; proficient in project management and budgeting.
• Creative thinker with willingness to learn and work with new tools for readiness content.
• French/English bilingual skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, execute, analyze, and report Cyber Threat Simulation exercises at all organizational levels.
• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals with guidance and mentorship.
• Develop and contribute to cybersecurity playbooks and combined technical/advisory work.
• Support facilitation of cyber response training across organization levels.
• Oversee post-incident response and crisis management investigations to improve future resilience.
• Ensure high quality work and review outputs with the team.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, industry practices, and regulatory requirements to enhance EY's cybersecurity posture.
• Prepare weekly status meetings, monitor progress, manage risks, and inform key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed financial metrics for engagements, manage resources, and flag budget risks.
• Continuously learn and apply knowledge in consulting services, including cyber assessments, network security, threat detection, and cloud security.

Skills

Leadership

Incident Response

Threat Detection

Vulnerability Management

Security Governance

Risk & Compliance

Security Architecture

Project Management

Budgeting

Communication

Bilingual (French/English)

Cybersecurity Strategy

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Information Security or related field

Job description

Cybersecurity - Cyber Threat Readiness - Manager

Location: Toronto

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

The opportunity

We currently have a career opportunity for a Manager - Cyber Threat Readiness in our consulting team to participate in multiple client engagement teams and related activities. As a member, you'll develop, deliver and lead cybersecurity and IT risk client engagements as well as internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish internal and external relationships in public and private sector.

You'll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within new and existing engagements and elevate these as appropriate. Similarly, you'll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. In line with EY's commitment to quality, you'll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.

Your key responsibilities:

• Manage the planning, build, execution, analysis, and reporting the results of Cyber Threat Simulation exercises at all levels of the organization: Incident Response, Crisis Management and Board of Directors.
• Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure effective execution of security initiatives.
• Manage and contribute to the development of cybersecurity playbooks and plans development which includes both technical and advisory work.
• Manage, build and help support the facilitation of cyber response training at different levels of the organization.
• Manage post-incident response and crisis management investigation efforts, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to understand security breaches and provide opportunities for improvement for reduced impact on business operations for future cyber attacks.
• Take full responsibility for tasks, including consistent review of own work to identify and improve an approach for producing high quality work products, while providing supervision to the team.
• Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to continuously enhance the company's cybersecurity posture.
• Prepare weekly status meetings, and monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed for ongoing engagements.
• Prepare detailed financial metrics for ongoing engagements, manage resources utilization, and elevate budgetary risks.
• Demonstrate the ability to continuously learn, incorporate and apply new knowledge in the work environment and remain current on new developments in Consulting services, capabilities and industry knowledge related to:
  
  • 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:

Desired qualifications include:

• Undergraduate or masters’ degree preferably in one of the following areas: Information Security, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or other related majors.
• Minimum 5 years knowledge and hands‑on experience with key components of cybersecurity such as incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, security governance, network & infrastructure security, risk and compliance, security architecture, data protection and others.
• Solid knowledge of commonly used frameworks and standards used in cybersecurity.
• Proven track record of successful leadership and team management, and leading multiple engagements at the same time.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
• Proficiency in project management and budgeting.
• Creativity – Exhibit the ability to think creatively and bring new perspectives to the workplace.
• Tech savviness – Interest in learning how to build multi‑media content (i.e. videos) for clients and working with new tools to support the delivery of readiness content.
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.
• Commitment to fostering a positive work culture and promoting employee development.
• French/ English Bilingual Skills highly preferred

What We Look For

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. If you have the confidence in your technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

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 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, Montreal salary range: $114,000 to $171,000 per year

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