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KPMGLLP

SOC Manager

KPMGLLP, Toronto, ON


Overview

At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

We are looking for a dynamic, experienced cyber security professional to join our growing Cyber Security Services team as a Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity for talented, energetic people to join a practice that is experiencing significant growth. KPMG's leading cyber security practice provides a comprehensive suite of cyber security services, from cyber governance, strategy, defense and response, through to complete end-to-end cyber security transformation services. We are looking for candidates who have demonstrated academic, business and technical excellence, strong all-around capabilities, and fit with our culture. Individuals who can work in a dynamic, fluid and entrepreneurial environment will excel, and will find a wide range of opportunities within our growing practice. It is an excellent opportunity for those that are looking to work in a firm and department with great career progression opportunities and wanting to be part of building a premier cyber consulting team.

What you will do

Work simultaneously on multiple business opportunities as a subject matter expert providing technical and internal responses to the SOC to meet customer requirements
  • Act as a senior technical advisor on new technology introduction, assess the impacts on the SOC Operations and work with every stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to production
  • Lead our Release Management process by analyzing any versions released and work with our internal teams member until deployment. Work directly with our external vendors, escalade any system failure, bug or known issue.
  • Support the Cyber Resilient Operations teams by acting as a L4 analyst on critical or complex situations
  • Seek to assist Management in one or more technical service offerings within our cyber security practice
  • Communicating (written and verbal) findings, recommendations, and other deliverables to the client including technical and business communication to management through the preparation of reports, presentations, analyses, and other deliverables
  • Relationship and business development: taking an active role in the business community to increase awareness of the firm's services; developing and maturing relationships internally and staff and with clients and target clients; identifying and assisting in pursuit of opportunities; assisting in development of marketing materials, proposals, presentations and research
  • Leading and contributing to other practice initiatives, including but not limited to knowledge sharing, training, and other activities.
  • Providing guidance and oversight to more junior personnel.
  • Help establish and promote KPMG's brand profile within the industry

What you bring to the role

+10 years of experience in Cyber Security solutions within mid to large level organizations
  • Industry relevant(s) such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, PMP or ITIL is an asset
  • Experience and demonstrated success in business development activities, including the involvement in the relationship management, research and analysis, proposal writing etc.
  • Strong understanding of business processes and ability to advise clients on relevant and cost-effective solutions aligned with their business needs;
  • Experience evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of various control frameworks and standards, including understanding process level risks, technology risks, assessing the adequacy of mitigating controls and providing opportunities for enhancement;
  • Experience in enterprise asset lifecycle management, with a strong understanding of relating security operations such as patch management, vulnerability management, security architecture, and endpoint management
  • Experience and/or strong understanding of asset management challenges and supporting technologies, UEM solutions, patch deployment solutions and vulnerability identification tools for cloud and on-premises environment.
  • Experience and/or strong understanding of cloud transformation, cloud architecture, and cloud security operations. • Experience leading and/or managing complex projects;
  • Experience effectively communicate and present strategies, solutions, insights, and reports to a mix of stakeholders at various levels;
  • Experience in a leadership role, providing engaged mentorship and knowledge sharing to the team and junior level consultants;
  • Post-secondary education in a related discipline or relevant experience.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada's Benefits and well-being, click here.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in 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 in 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 [redacted] or by calling [redacted], Option 3.

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