Cyber Security Assistant Manager/Manager

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.   Cyber Security Consulting is a multi-disciplinary team that operates in an exciting and constantly changing environment. Our specialist team offer a broad range of services to support our clients by helping manage and respond to constantly evolving cyber threats:   — Strategy and governance: cyber maturity assessments, third party risk services, Virtual CISO on Demand, compliance assessments (e.g. PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2), security strategy development, security framework development, privacy assessments, security metrics and reporting. — Transformation: security program delivery, security architecture design and review, identity and access management, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), security operations services. — Cyber defence: penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, pre/post implementation controls reviews, cloud security services, disaster recovery and business continuity, insider threat services, security analytics, IoT security services. — Cyber response: threat hunting, cyber response maturity assessments, incident response, threat intelligence.

The Opportunity:

• As a member of our cyber security team that sit s under broader digital consulting, you will manage client engagements focused on identifying, assessing, and managing digital, cyber, and AI‑related risks assessing their business strategies, understand their technology environments, and provide actionable recommendations to help them strengthen their ability to manage cyber risks and threats.
• We are seeking a forward-thinking Assistant Manager or Manager to work across a broad range of industries, advising clients on governance, risk and compliance (GRC), control design, and practical technical solutions to strengthen digital trust, cyber resilience, and the responsible use of emerging technologies.
• Experience in Big4 consulting or professional services is highly regarded and will be an advantage.

Day to Day You Will:

• Plan, manage, and deliver cyber security engagements across a wide variety of sectors and organisations, including maturity reviews, cyber security and technology risk assessments, offensive security engagements, third party risk and control effectiveness evaluations.
• Engage effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, developing collaborative relationships and working closely with specialists across the consulting team.
• Participate in client proposals and grow team capabilities.
• Uphold KPMG’s reputation through the quality, expertise, judgement, and innovation you bring to your work.
• Work comfortably at pace while maintaining high attention to detail across multiple projects simultaneously.

What You'll Bring To Our Team:

• 6+ years of career experience, with at least 3 years in cyber security.
• Deeper experience in one or more of the cyber security domains: Strategy and Governance, Cyber Security Assurance, 3rd Party Risk, Offensive Security, MDR/EDR, DFIR, Resilience and Continuity, Identity.
• Experience in a client-facing cyber security role.
• Demonstrated ability to help grow and mentor junior members of the team.
• Practical experience in helping organisations mature their cyber security capabilities.
• A relevant tertiary qualification and industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO/IEC 42001, ISO/IEC 27001) including vendor accreditations.
• Experience in managing expectations and individuals at various levels and collaborating across service lines and technical disciplines

Life at KPMG   KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent.    For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [email protected].   We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you: —   Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance —   Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave —   Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers —   Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees. —   Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services. —   Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally. —   Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.   We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.