Senior Consultant, Cyber Risk Management & Transformation

BDO Canada LLP; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits from day one

Flexible personal time off

Job summary

BDO Canada LLP is seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant to join our Cyber Risk Management & Transformation practice. You will help clients identify, assess, and manage cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risks while improving security posture and regulatory compliance.

The role blends consulting, governance, risk, and strategic advisory services and offers exposure to diverse industries and leadership development.

Qualifications

• 5-8+ years in cybersecurity, information security, IT risk management, privacy, governance, or cybersecurity consulting.
• Strong understanding of industry frameworks and standards including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, FedRAMP, StateRAMP.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments, maturity assessments, gap assessments, and control evaluations using frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001:2022, CIS Controls, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP.
• Identify, assess, measure, and report on cybersecurity, privacy, and third-party risks through assessments and audits.
• Develop roadmaps, remediation plans, and target-state operating models aligned with client objectives.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk assessments

GRC

Privacy

Tools

NIST CSF

NIST 800-53

ISO 27001

CIS Controls

SOC 2

FedRAMP

StateRAMP

Job description

Putting people first, every day BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Consultant to join our Cyber Risk Management & Transformation practice. The successful candidate will support organizations in identifying, assessing, and managing cybersecurity, technology, and privacy risks while helping clients strengthen their overall security posture and meet regulatory and compliance requirements. You will work alongside experienced cybersecurity professionals to help clients solve complex cybersecurity, privacy, risk, and compliance challenges. This role offers exposure to a broad range of industries, technologies, and strategic initiatives while providing opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. This role combines cybersecurity consulting, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), privacy, and strategic advisory services. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who can engage with both technical teams and executive stakeholders, manage multiple client engagements, and deliver practical, risk-based recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity risk assessments, maturity assessments, gap assessments, and control evaluations using frameworks such as NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001:2022, CIS Controls, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP.
• Identify, assess, measure, and report on cybersecurity, technology, third-party, and privacy risks through security reviews, audits, evaluations, and risk assessments.
• Develop cybersecurity roadmaps, remediation plans, and target‑state operating models aligned with client business objectives and risk tolerance.
• Assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity programs, governance structures, risk management processes, and technical controls across client environments.
• Assess and recommend controls related to Identity and Access Management (IAM), Data Protection, Endpoint Security, Security Monitoring, Vulnerability Management, and Zero Trust Architecture.
• Assist organizations with implementing and monitoring privacy programs to ensure compliance with regulations and standards such as PIPEDA, Quebec Law 25, GDPR, and other applicable privacy requirements.
• Evaluate security and control requirements for new technologies, cloud implementations, digital transformation initiatives, and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI).
• Conduct third‑party and vendor security assessments and support supply chain risk management initiatives.
• Assess incident response, business continuity, disaster recovery, and cyber resilience programs, providing recommendations to improve readiness and response capabilities.
• Facilitate cybersecurity workshops, risk discussions, and stakeholder interviews.
• Develop executive‑level reports, presentations, dashboards, risk registers, and strategic recommendations for senior leadership and boards.
• Research, pilot, and implement innovative cybersecurity and privacy solutions tailored to client objectives and business environments.
• Provide strategic guidance on Governance, Risk, Compliance (GRC), Privacy, and Cybersecurity Program initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency, methodologies, and client outcomes.
• Drive the successful completion of cybersecurity engagements while managing project plans, budgets, deliverable schedules, resources, and client expectations.
• Support proposal development, business development initiatives, thought leadership, and client presentations.

How do we define success for your role? You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspect of your work: Integrity, Respect and Collaboration You understand your stakeholder’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; stakeholders describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your stakeholders You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains & attracts talent You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Your Experience and Education

5-8+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information security, IT risk management, privacy, governance, or cybersecurity consulting. Strong understanding of industry frameworks and standards including NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, SOC 2, FedRAMP, and StateRAMP. Experience conducting cybersecurity risk assessments, control reviews, maturity assessments, and compliance assessments. Strong understanding of cybersecurity governance, risk management, and security control frameworks. Experience assessing security controls across cloud, infrastructure, application, and data environments. Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder management skills. Experience delivering client‑facing consulting engagements and managing multiple concurrent projects. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and project management capabilities.

Professional Certifications (One or More Preferred)

CISSP CISM CRISC CISA ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor PMP

Why BDO?

Our people‑first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences. At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada. We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development. We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose. We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm.

Giving back adds up: Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.

• We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy.
• We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution.

Everyone counts: We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together.

If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility: All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place. Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

Code of Conduct: Our Code of Conduct sets clear standards for how we conduct business. It reflects our shared values and commitments and includes guiding principles to help us make ethical decisions and maintain trust with each other, our clients, and the public.

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When it comes to our people, we believe in helping you unlock possibilities, build your passions, and grow your competitive edge. From our expansive client base to growing talent pool, our people are the core of BDO. Our multi‑award winning talent experience continues to make us proud. Our culture is open and collaborative. We foster inclusive ways to thinking and celebrate diversity among all contributors. We respect each other, do all things with integrity, and support our people to be their most authentic selves.