Senior Consultant - Cybersecurity

Iris Software; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cybersecurity Professional to join their consulting team. This role involves developing and leading cybersecurity engagements, establishing relationships with clients, and identifying business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity consulting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a measurable difference in a dynamic environment where your contributions are valued. If you are passionate about technology and eager to help clients navigate their cybersecurity challenges, this role is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Defined contribution pension plan

Great vacation policy

Paid personal days

Flexible work arrangements

Support and coaching from colleagues

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of hands-on experience in cybersecurity consulting.
• Possession of CISSP certification or equivalent is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide cybersecurity solutions.
• Deliver high-quality client services and monitor project progress.

Skills

Cybersecurity Consulting

Data Analysis

Risk Assessment

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Security Governance

Cloud Security

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Information Security

Computer Science

Engineering

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

Cybersecurity Tools

Job description

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY's people in more than 150 countries are committed to operating with integrity, quality and professionalism in the provision of audit, tax, transaction and consulting services.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 a Cybersecurity Professional 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 escalate 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:

• Establishing relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels. Consistently delivering quality client services. Monitoring progress, managing risks and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client’s business
• Demonstrating ability to continuously learn, incorporate and apply new knowledge in the work environment. Possessing good business acumen. Remaining current on new developments in Advisory services, capabilities and industry knowledge
• Improving clients' efficiency and effectiveness through the design of their operations, processes, information technology and business functions
• Executing procedures, performing detailed data analysis, reaching conclusions, documenting results and suggesting ideas for efficiencies
• Taking full responsibility for tasks, including consistent review of own work to identify and improve an approach for producing high quality work products, while working under supervision

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Undergraduate or masters’ degree preferably in one of the following areas: Information Security, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or other related majors
• Knowledge and 1-3 years of hands-on experience with key components of cybersecurity consulting incl.:
  • 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
• Experience in working independently or as part of a large team to delivery Cyber services on its own or within large complex projects.
• Practical experience with conducting risk assessments and testing of controls
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of data analytics methods
• Possession of the CISSP certification or equivalent
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, communication, and presentation skills
• Security Clearance is preferred

Must have:

• Willingness and ability to travel

What we look for

We are interested in people that have a passion for using technology to solve problems. But we are not just looking for strong technical skills – we are interested in people that can nurture relationships – both internal and external – and are committed to intimately understanding our client’s needs. If you are looking to become part of a community of advisors where you will make a measurable difference across some of the most prestigious businesses around, this role is 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 is 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, mental and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• 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.

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