Senior Consultant Cyber Security

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse problem‑solvers dedicated to turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities worldwide. Our Cyber Security team in the Ontario & Atlantic regions is looking for a senior professional with the skills and drive to make a real difference. As a Senior Consultant, you will collaborate with clients across industries to assess cyber maturity, design tailored governance frameworks, and implement strategic roadmaps that align cybersecurity with business objectives. You’ll play a key role in shaping how organizations anticipate, respond to, and recover from cyber‑threats.

What You Will Do

Conduct cyber maturity assessments and cyber risk assessments using a variety of methodologies and frameworks

Develop and evaluate cybersecurity strategies, governance frameworks, and target operating models

Draft and support the implementation of cybersecurity roadmaps

Analyze cybersecurity costs to identify optimization opportunities

Assess the organizational capabilities of cybersecurity teams

Establish cybersecurity control frameworks and perform control testing to assess design, implementation, and operating effectiveness

Write cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines tailored to organizational requirements

Develop cybersecurity metrics and benchmarking tools

Design strategic cybersecurity dashboards to support executive decision‑making

Deliver advisory services to address business and IT risks

Report on cybersecurity risks for a diverse range of audiences

Support clients with cyber training and awareness initiatives

Develop, facilitate, and participate in cybersecurity tabletop exercises

Create and deliver presentations to communicate findings and recommendations

Contribute to business development efforts, including RFP responses and proposal support

Develop and deliver cyber resilience plans and related materials to reduce operational impacts

What You Bring To The Role

3–5 years of experience working on cybersecurity projects or activities

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent technical training (preferred)

MBA or master’s degree (an asset)

Certification such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, or other relevant designations (an asset)

Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27005, ISO 19011, and NIST

Experience in consulting or across various industry sectors (an asset)

Strong understanding of industry sectors and business environments (an asset)

Highly motivated, committed self‑starter with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing priorities

Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and succeed in fast‑paced environments

Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical thinking

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders

High degree of personal confidence, enthusiasm, and drive

Willingness and ability to travel within Canada and internationally

Client‑oriented mindset with a commitment to high‑quality, timely delivery

Adjustments and Accommodations Throughout the Recruitment Process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We offer both informal adjustments (such as extra preparation time or micro‑breaks during interviews) and formal accommodations (such as accessible communication supports or technology aids) tailored to individual needs and role requirements. If you need support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1‑888‑466‑4778.

Our Values – The KPMG Way

Integrity , we do what is right |

Excellence , we never stop learning and improving |

Courage , we think and act boldly |

Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences |

For Better , we do what matters

Equal Opportunity Employment

KPMG Canada is a proud equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a respectful, inclusive, and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG Canada as your employer of choice.

Location & Compensation

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Salary range : CA$56.29 - CA$67.22 per hour

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