Incident Response Senior Specialist, Deloitte Global Technology

Deloitte Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Toronto is seeking an Incident Response Senior Specialist to perform technical services for cybersecurity incident investigations. The role requires 3-5 years of experience, proficiency in incident response, and a Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary ranging from $69,000 to $114,000, along with various mental health support initiatives and flexible benefits.

Benefits

$4,000 per year for mental health support

$1,300 flexible benefit spending account

Development and Innovation Days

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive base salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a cyber technology related field.
• Proficiency in cyber incident response investigations including containment, eradication, and remediation activities.
• Experience in assessing scope of the incident damage and maintaining documentation throughout a cyber incident.

Responsibilities

• Prepare both internal and external communications.
• Assist with collection and preservation of incident evidence.
• Provide recommendations to resolve incidents and reduce impact.

Skills

Cyber incident response investigations

Content creation for reports

Maintaining strong working relationships

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field

Tools

GIAC GCFA/GCFE

AWS

Azure

Cisco CCSP

Job description

Date: Sep 4, 2025

Location: Toronto, ON, CA, M5C 3G7

Job Type: Permanent

Work Model: Hybrid

Reference code: 128422

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Kitchener, ON; Ottawa, ON; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

Have many careers in one Firm.

• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

What will your typical day look like?

The Incident Response Senior Specialist serves as the main incident responder performing technical services for cyber security incident investigations and assessing scope of incident damage.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare both internal and external communications
• Assist with collection and preservation of incident evidence
• Work with internal clients around the world to provide recommendations to resolve incidents and/or reduce impact, to bypass and/or prevent future similar incidents
• Provide physical security of collected data and devices

About the team

Deloitte Technology works at the forefront of technology development and processes to support and protect Deloitte around the world. In this global environment, we operate to help Deloitte deliver and connect with its clients, communities, and one another in ways not previously conceived.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a cyber technology related field
• Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related field, or equivalent education-related experience
• Proficiency in cyber incident response investigations including containment, eradication and remediation activities
• Experience in assessing scope of the incident damage, determination of incident severity and maintaining documentation throughout a cyber incident
• Knowledge of incident response services including collection, documentation, preservation, and analysis of incident evidence
• Maintain on-call availability for 24x7x365 coverage
• Ability to maintain strong working relationships with all teams required to support incident response
• Experience with drafting post-incident reports to senior leadership to convey impact, origin, root cause, and remediation
• Prior experience coordinating shift hand-offs between different team members and/or locations

Other Qualifications

• Professional security management certification preferred, such as GIAC GCFA/GCFE, AWS, Azure, Cisco CCSP or other similar credentials

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $69,000 - $114,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. Our Total Rewards Package extends beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. On top of a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. Some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", Development and Innovation Days, flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. We want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, Indigenous candidates, and candidates from the Black community, in support of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

We encourage you to connect with us at [e-mail] if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process [e-mail] for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

By applying to this job you will be assessed against the Deloitte Global Talent Standards. Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country and acknowledges that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada.