Consultant, Cloud Security

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 looking for a Cloud Security, Consultant, to join the Cloud Security Engineering team and own the following responsibilities:

• Ability to collaborate with clients and internal team members to ensure project goals and objectives are met.

• Deliver high quality work in collaboration with other teams on time and within budget.

• Perform reviews of cloud security architectures/implementations and provide risk-based recommendations.

• Assist in the identification of automation opportunities both internally and for clients.

• Collaborating with a team to execute the implementation of security controls.

• Research current cloud security technology advancements, trends, and directions to enhance existing service offerings and\or client challenges.

• Participate in the development of solutions to address client’s unique cloud security challenges.

• Participate and lead aspects of the proposal development process.

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 client’s industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients 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.

Your experience and education

You have 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience and firsthand experience with:

• Experience and\or knowledge in various aspects of cloud security, such as identity and access management, logging and monitoring, data security and cloud reference architecture.

• Basic comprehension of networking concepts

• Awareness of application security concepts and how to design and architect applications securely

• Familiarity with security evaluations and audit frameworks for the cloud - Cloud Security Alliance CCM, CIS, NIST Cloud Reference Architecture

• Knowledge of security risks in the cloud and how to fix and apply controls.

• Preferred hands-on experience with cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and\or Google Cloud

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to explain complex technical concepts, work with cross-functional teams, and provide clear documentation.

• Ability to prepare comprehensive proposals and reports to convey technical information to various stakeholders.

• Ability to work within a team both in-person and remotely.

AND knowledge of:

• SANS Institute - CIS Critical Security Controls

• The Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)

• OWASP Top Ten

• NIST Standards

• Cybersecurity Best Practices

It’s an asset if you have one or more of the following certifications and/or education:

• College Diploma or University Degree in Cyber Security, Information Security or Computer Science

• Advanced certification in one or more cloud service platforms including Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Google Cloud Platform

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

• 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 contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a market leading personal time off policy. We are committed to supporting your overall wellness beyond working hours and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts: We believe every employee should have the opportunity to participate and succeed. Through leadership by our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader, we are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. We recognize and celebrate the valuable differences among each of us, including race, religious beliefs, physical or mental disabilities, age, place of origin, marital status, family status, gender or gender identity and sexual orientation. 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.

Ready to make your mark at BDO? Click “Apply now” to send your up-to-date resume to one of our Talent Acquisition Specialists.

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