Manager, Cyber Assessment

Business Title: Manager, Cyber Assessment Requisition Number: 118360 - 101 Function: Business Support Services Area of Interest: State: VT City: Colchester Description: Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cyber Assessment to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This is a remote work opportunity. Responsibilities: Apply a thorough understanding of information security to perform information security risk assessments of technology enabled projects against industry standard or firm-specific control frameworks; perform activities that may include a variety of techniques, including vendor reviews, security requirement definition, and facilitation of security testing and management of residual risk; use assessment methodologies which may include a combination of an active and passive testing approaches, including penetration testing Advise and guide project teams regarding compensating control alternatives where security requirements cannot be met; act as the primary point of contact between IT project teams and Cyber Security groups to help ensure that appropriate security resources are scheduled, and that security-related project objectives and timelines are met; review evidence provided to close corrective action plans, ensuring that it meets the control objectives Perform assessments tests and provide information and recommendations; utilize assessment techniques which may include control and evidence review, penetration testing, or scanning platforms; stay abreast with the latest security assessment trends, tools, and techniques to collect evidence as needed to support security reviews and ensure evidence is properly maintained Execute Vendor Security assessments; carry out activities which include evaluation of vendor controls and practices, process enhancements, performing on site assessments, reviewing security test reports, and analyzing and developing security requirements; communicate and track remediation plans with vendors and IT teams and where applicable, recommending mitigating/compensating controls Liaise with IT and other representatives of assigned business functions to ensure that project pipelines are understood and that project priorities are reflected in IT Risk and Security's resource planning; function as a subject matter expert in several IT security domains including but not limited to access control, cryptography, and monitoring May oversee work product(s) and lead entire small projects, managing deadlines, expectations, as well as often contributing to staffing decisions and supervising the work performed by more junior staff; provide coaching, mentoring and feedback to such individuals and will also serve as a formal performance manager of a team of junior employees Qualifications: Minimum five years of recent experience performing cyber security risk assessments and control reviews based on control frameworks such as NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, or CMMC Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; CISSP or CISA preferred; CEH, GPEN, OSCP or OSCE certifications are a plus Experience conducting active and passive assessments; familiarity with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-66, CMMC, NIST Framework, ISO, HITRUST, PCI, and/or other relevant control frameworks Demonstrated experience and understanding of security principles, IT security controls and related technologies and products; solid foundation of cloud network security concepts and practical experience of penetration testing in cloud; deep understanding of network security and network penetration testing Experience working with scanning tools such as Qualys, Nessus, Metasploit and Burp; knowledge of common and emerging security risks Strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team members KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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