Cyber Security Strategist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada KPMG Canada Full time
Cyber Security Strategy & Governance Role

At KPMG Canada, we're seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Strategist to join our team. As a Senior Manager within the Cyber Security Strategy & Governance team, you'll work closely with clients to develop and implement effective cyber security programs that protect against threats and drive growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Proactively assist in the management of several client projects simultaneously.
  • Understand and help solve our clients' Cyber Security problems.
  • Advising on digital and technical aspects of cyber security governance, frameworks and operating models.
  • Responsible for applying a security architecture lens to all cyber security services, ensuring that all systems, networks, and processes are designed and implemented with optimal security measures in place.
  • Coaching and developing team members through sharing of experience and knowledge, as well as managing the performance and development of other team members.
  • Work to innovate, build and enhance how the KPMG Cyber team operates internally and for our clients.
  • Establish effective working relationships directly with clients.
  • Contribute to the development of your own and team's technical acumen.
  • Keep up to date with local and national business and economic issues.
  • Linking cyber security to other consultancy offerings on risk management, resilience and IT transformation to provide holistic support to our clients.
  • Continue to develop internal relationships and your KMPG brand.

Requirements:
  • Proven experience of understanding and managing aspects of cyber risk, including the assessment, analysis and reporting of cyber risk in a business context through performing detailed cyber risk assessment and due diligence on third parties.
  • Proven experience in defining and/or implementing security controls across multiple layers of the IT architecture stack.
  • An understanding of Cyber Security controls and how they work together to achieve a defence in depth model.
  • Interpreting and applying the requirements of appropriate standards (e.g. NIST, ISO, COBIT, ISF), policies, regulatory requirements and threat/risk assessment in the definition of enterprise security strategy.
  • Designing and updating Cyber Security strategies, roadmaps, and target operating models.
  • Understanding and applying risk management principles to effectively manage cyber risk.
  • Applicants must possess the ability to apply a security architecture perspective across all cybersecurity services. This includes ensuring the design and implementation of all systems, networks, and processes are carried out with optimal security measures in place. Implementing business resilience strategies to minimize the impact of a cyber incident.
  • Technical designations such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, CEH, CGEIT, ITIL, PCI QSA, CIPP/C, TOGAF, SABSA or CISM.
  • Bachelor or master's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or the equivalent experience.
  • Experience in working in a consulting environment would be an asset.

About KPMG Canada

KPMG Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG's Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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