Cyber Assistant Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Are you ready to go beyond your potential and reach something greater? At Deloitte, we believe in more than just growth-we believe in exponential possibilities. Here, your unique talents and ambitions are amplified by the power of our collaborative teams, innovative thinking, and mentorship. When you join Deloitte, you don't just build a career-you unlock unlimited opportunities, shaping your future and the world around you. Take the power of you and put it to the power of Deloitte. Reach your exponential! 

Recruiting for this role ends on 11/01/2026.

Work You'll Do 

A tech-savvy and AI-ready Cyber Analyst who safeguards digital assets, helps clients manage their cyber strategy, and ensures cybersecurity resilience. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates cyber threats by analyzing systems and networks for vulnerabilities. Designs and implements security measures, supports threat detection, incident response, compliance, and risk management. Provides strategic and actionable recommendations to strengthen security posture and reduce risk exposure. Collaborates with clients to enhance overall protection against cyber risks. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Develop and assess cyber programs to align with strategic objectives and risk appetite. 

• Implement processes and technologies to manage regulatory, privacy, and data risks. 

• Enhance application, cloud, and IoT security; manage vulnerabilities. 

• Support cyber monitoring, analytics, crisis management, and incident response. 

• Advise clients on regulatory, operational, and strategic risk management. 

• Assist with attack surface management and ERP platform risk reduction. 

• Contribute to technical documentation and analysis for emerging technologies. 

The Team 

Our Deloitte team plays a major role in directly embedding technology insights into our clients' organizational goals. At Deloitte, our consultants create sharply-focused solutions within an organization's operating model, accounting for its people, intellectual capital, technology, and processes. Engagement teams at Deloitte drive value for our clients but also understand the importance of developing resources and contributing to the communities in which we work. We make it our business to take issue to impact, both within and beyond a client setting.  

Required Qualifications 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027 pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following majors or a related/equivalent program 

• Business Administration  

• Cybersecurity  

• Information Security  

• Computer Science  

• Mathematics  

• Informatics  

• Data Analytics  

• Engineering  

• Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required, 3.2 cumulative GPA preferred).  

• Must live within a commutable distance to your assigned office (g. 100-mile radius) with the ability to commute daily, if required, upon start date 

• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future 

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment 

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates interested in beginning or building a career in this field. We welcome applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications for the role. For roles that require a year or more of work experience, please review the experienced jobs within our careers site. 

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate for the current wage is $85,000. 

Are you ready to go beyond your potential and reach something greater? At Deloitte, we believe in more than just growth-we believe in exponential possibilities. Here, your unique talents and ambitions are amplified by the power of our collaborative teams, innovative thinking, and mentorship. When you join Deloitte, you don't just build a career-you unlock unlimited opportunities, shaping your future and the world around you. Take the power of you and put it to the power of Deloitte. Reach your exponential! 

Recruiting for this role ends on 11/01/2026.

Work You'll Do 

A tech-savvy and AI-ready Cyber Analyst who safeguards digital assets, helps clients manage their cyber strategy, and ensures cybersecurity resilience. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates cyber threats by analyzing systems and networks for vulnerabilities. Designs and implements security measures, supports threat detection, incident response, compliance, and risk management. Provides strategic and actionable recommendations to strengthen security posture and reduce risk exposure. Collaborates with clients to enhance overall protection against cyber risks. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Develop and assess cyber programs to align with strategic objectives and risk appetite. 

• Implement processes and technologies to manage regulatory, privacy, and data risks. 

• Enhance application, cloud, and IoT security; manage vulnerabilities. 

• Support cyber monitoring, analytics, crisis management, and incident response. 

• Advise clients on regulatory, operational, and strategic risk management. 

• Assist with attack surface management and ERP platform risk reduction. 

• Contribute to technical documentation and analysis for emerging technologies. 

The Team 

Our Deloitte team plays a major role in directly embedding technology insights into our clients' organizational goals. At Deloitte, our consultants create sharply-focused solutions within an organization's operating model, accounting for its people, intellectual capital, technology, and processes. Engagement teams at Deloitte drive value for our clients but also understand the importance of developing resources and contributing to the communities in which we work. We make it our business to take issue to impact, both within and beyond a client setting.  

Required Qualifications 

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university and expected to graduate by Spring/Summer 2027 pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the following majors or a related/equivalent program 

• Business Administration  

• Cybersecurity  

• Information Security  

• Computer Science  

• Mathematics  

• Informatics  

• Data Analytics  

• Engineering  

• Strong academic track record (3.0 cumulative GPA required, 3.2 cumulative GPA preferred).  

• Must live within a commutable distance to your assigned office (g. 100-mile radius) with the ability to commute daily, if required, upon start date 

• Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve 

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future 

• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of employment 

This is an entry-level opportunity intended for candidates interested in beginning or building a career in this field. We welcome applicants from a range of educational and professional backgrounds who meet the qualifications for the role. For roles that require a year or more of work experience, please review the experienced jobs within our careers site. 

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.  At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.  A reasonable estimate for the current wage is $85,000.