Consultant​/Senior Consultant, IT Auditor

Position: Consultant/ Senior Consultant, IT Auditor

Consultant/ Senior Consultant, IT Auditor

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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 Consultant or Senior Consultant to join the Risk Advisory Services Team in Ottawa or Toronto
. As an IT Auditor
, you will support and lead IT audit engagements focused on cybersecurity maturity, regulatory compliance, and IT governance. This is a new role and emphasizes assurance and validation and is ideal for professionals with expertise in frameworks such as CIS Top 18, NIST, ISO 27001, OSFI, COBIT and other.

Key Responsibilities

• Review alignment with CIS Top 18, ISO 27001, and NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks.
• Conduct assessments aligned with Canadian regulatory bodies guidance like DGCM, OSFI and BCFSA including maturity scoring and safeguard validation.
• Evaluate user access permissions, system access controls, and physical access protocols across critical systems (e.g., GLs, CRM, banking platforms).
• Assess IT governance structures, including board oversight, strategic alignment, and policy implementation.
• Evaluate Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), and Incident Response Plans (IRP) for completeness and integration.
• Verify compliance with Interac Annual Compliance Certificate requirements.

Reporting & Client Engagement

• Prepare audit reports and executive summaries with clear findings and recommendations.
• Present results to client stakeholders and support remediation planning.
• Collaborate with internal teams to scope engagements and ensure quality assurance.

Define Success

• You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work:
  Integrity, Respect and Collaboration.
• You understand your client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; client describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high‑quality work.
• You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to your clients. 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• Professional certifications preferred: CISA, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity assurance, or risk advisory.
• Good understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and guidelines CIS Top 18, NIST, COBIT and ISO
  27001 frameworks.
• Good understanding of maturity models, risk frameworks, and gap analysis methodologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms, SIEM tools, and access control systems is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Analytical and detail‑oriented.
• Strong communication and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative and client‑focused mindset.

Compensation

The expected range of compensation for this role is $57,000 - $87,000 for a consultant.

Why BDO?

• 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.

Giving Back Adds Up:
Where Company Meets Community

BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total Rewards that Matter

• We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your…