Junior Cybersecurity Consultant

Elastify; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Elastify is seeking a curious, motivated recent graduate to join our team as a Junior Cybersecurity Consultant. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience across cybersecurity, internal IT support, and GRC consulting in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment.

Based in Toronto with a hybrid work setup, you will support security operations, assist with risk assessments, and learn to apply frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF while growing into more advanced cybersecurity

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, IS, or related field.
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, risk, compliance and consulting.
• Basic understanding of OS, cloud, networking, or cybersecurity concepts.
• Excellent communication and customer-focused mindset.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate and help others with technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day IT support and onboarding for employees.
• Help maintain security policies and internal documentation.
• Support cybersecurity and compliance activities, including risk assessments.
• Work with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.
• Assist with client and internal security projects while learning consulting best practices.
• Participate in training to build cybersecurity and GRC expertise.

Skills

Cybersecurity interest

Communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Cloud basics

Job description

Junior Cybersecurity Consultant (Entry-Level)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a curious and motivated recent graduate to join our team as a Junior Cybersecurity Consultant.

This entry-level opportunity is ideal for someone looking to build practical experience across Cybersecurity, Internal IT support, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Consulting. You'll work alongside experienced security professionals, receive mentorship and training, and gradually take on more responsibility as your skills and confidence grow.

This role is designed to provide a strong foundation for a long-term career in cybersecurity. Through hands-on experience and ongoing development, you'll gain exposure to security assessments, compliance frameworks, risk management, and day-to-day security operations, with opportunities to grow into more specialized cybersecurity and consulting roles over time.

This position is based in Toronto, and candidates must reside in the Greater Toronto Area and be able to work in a hybrid environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide day-to-day support for internal IT questions and issues, including basic troubleshooting, device setup, user access management, and employee onboarding/offboarding.
• Help maintain security policies, procedures, asset inventories, and internal documentation.
• Support cybersecurity and compliance activities, including gap assessments, vendor security reviews, risk assessments, vulnerability tracking, and security awareness initiatives.
• Work with security and compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIST CSF.
• Assist with client and internal security projects while learning cybersecurity consulting best practices.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to build cybersecurity and GRC expertise.

What You Bring

• Recent graduate from a university or college program in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Genuine interest in cybersecurity, technology, risk, compliance, and consulting.
• Basic understanding of operating systems, cloud technologies, networking, or cybersecurity concepts.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, responsive, and comfortable helping others solve technology-related issues.
• Curious, proactive, and open to feedback.
• No prior full-time cybersecurity experience required.

Nice to Have

• Cybersecurity concentration, specialization, or relevant coursework.
• Co-op terms, internships, or part-time experience in IT, cybersecurity, help desk, or technology support.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Entra ID, Intune, or endpoint management tools.
• Entry-level certifications such as ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), CompTIA Security+, or Microsoft SC-900.
• Exposure to concepts such as access management, vulnerability management, risk assessments, policy development, auditing, or compliance programs