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What you bring to the role

The ideal candidate will possess a mixture of education, experience, skills and behaviors which could include the following

• 2+ years of relevant technical skills and experience (such as hardening operating systems, network architectures and cloud technologies; conducting risk assessments, penetration testing and/or digital forensics; working with security tools and operational practices; executing leading practices such as vulnerability management or incident response; designing and implementing strategic solutions, etc.).
• Post-secondary education in a related discipline
• Experience working with open standard file formats such as JSON, jQuery, XML
• Industry-recognized credentials would be an asset. (ie. CEH, OCSP, GICSP, CISSP, CISM, and CISA).
• A growing interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence and a curiosity in applying these in innovate ways
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in defining and/or implementing security controls across multiple layers of the technology architecture including on-prem and cloud-based environments, including operating systems, firewalls, network devices, databases, and applications etc
• Experience evaluating, administering or deploying technologies such as EDR, MFA, IDS/IPS, Directory Services, DLP, Identity & Access Management, or Application Firewalls
• Knowledge or experience with cloud native security tools for IaaS, PaaS
• Ability to interpret and apply requirements of appropriate standards (e.g. NIST CSF, ISO, CSA, CIS
• Strong collaborative qualities when working in a team and desire to develop into a subject matter expert in each cybersecurity field
• Clear, articulate, and confident written and verbal communication skills. Experience delivering reports and presentations, papers and articles is a plus
• Working knowledge of various cloud services such as Azure, AWS, ServiceNow or Google Cloud Services, and/or technical cloud certifications such as Azure Fundamentals, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Technical Essentials or equivalent
• Professional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP), Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge (CCSK), or equivalent
• Understanding of the OSI model and networking protocols (example: TCP/IP)
• Experience with NIST CSF, ISO 27K, CIS, CSA, or SysTrust
• Good understanding of IT technologies and practices (DevSecOps, CI/CD)
• Prior consulting experience an asset

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $88,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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

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.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.