Job Type: Permanent
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 132663
Primary Location: Ottawa, ON
All Available Locations: Ottawa, ON
Our Purpose
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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
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What will your typical day look like?
As part of Deloitte's Cyber Strategy & Transformation practice in the National Capital Region (NCR), you will work with public and private sector organizations to strengthen cybersecurity programs, manage cyber risk, and support large-scale technology transformation initiatives.
Daily activities vary depending on the client engagement, but may include:
- Supporting and leading cybersecurity assessments across cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise technology environments.
- Collaborating with business, security, infrastructure, and development teams to understand requirements, communicate security expectations, and help drive successful assessment outcomes.
- Supporting organizations as they modernize from traditional on-premises environments to cloud-based solutions, helping identify and communicate security considerations throughout the transformation lifecycle.
- Coordinating assessment activities, tracking risks and remediation efforts, and helping stakeholders navigate cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
- Drafting compliance statements, assessment reports, executive briefings, and client-facing deliverables that clearly communicate security findings and recommendations.
- Supporting the development and execution of cyber risk management, governance, and compliance initiatives aligned with industry standards and best practices.
- Assisting clients in developing cyber resilience, incident response, and security program capabilities.
- Supporting cyber preparedness activities, including planning, facilitating, and reporting on cyber tabletop exercises.
- Collaborating with client stakeholders and Deloitte practitioners to deliver practical, risk-informed solutions that align security requirements with business objectives.
- Managing project documentation, assessment artifacts, dashboards, and status reporting to support engagement delivery and stakeholder visibility.
About The Team
The Cyber Strategy & Transformation team helps organizations build and enhance cybersecurity programs that align with business objectives and evolving technology landscapes.
Our practitioners advise clients on cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance, security transformation, cloud adoption, cyber resilience, and operating model design. We work closely with clients to navigate complex regulatory environments, enable secure technology modernization, and establish practical cybersecurity programs that support long-term business success.
You will join a collaborative team of cybersecurity professionals working with some of Canada's largest organizations and government departments to solve complex cyber challenges and drive meaningful transformation.
Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You
You are someone with:
- 0–2 years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, risk management, cloud technologies, or a related field gained through work experience, internships, co-ops, academic projects, or personal development.
- An undergraduate degree (or are nearing completion) in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, Risk Management, or a related discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, security controls, risk management principles, and cloud technologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated interest in cybersecurity consulting, cyber strategy, governance, technology transformation, or cyber resilience.
- Demonstrated interest in Agentic AI workflows and their potential application in business and cybersecurity contexts.
- The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Mandatory Requirement
To be eligible for this role, candidates
must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Government of Canada Secret Security Clearance.
Possession of an active Secret Security Clearance is considered a strong asset.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with one or more of the following:
- Bilingualism in English and French.
- Experience supporting or participating in cyber incident response activities.
- Experience designing, facilitating, coordinating, or participating in cyber tabletop exercises and cyber resilience exercises.
- Experience supporting Government of Canada departments, agencies, Crown corporations, or broader public sector organizations.
- Knowledge of cloud security principles and modern enterprise architectures.
- Experience supporting large technology transformation or cloud modernization initiatives.
- Experience conducting security assessments, control testing, compliance reviews, or authorization activities.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, Security+, CCSP, CRISC, CGRC, CPA (if accompanied with technology experience), or similar.
- Strong consulting, client-facing, and stakeholder management abilities.
Total Rewards
The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $90,000, 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. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.
Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, 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", dedicated days of for learning (known as 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. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, 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, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.
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