Senior Consultant Cybersecurity

Posted 10 days ago

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Quebec City, QC

Job Description

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 specialize in providing cutting-edge cybersecurity compliance guidance to our client, ensuring our clients meet the stringent cyber requirements.

What you will do
As a Senior Consultant in our Cybersecurity and Compliance service line, you will play a critical role in helping our clients achieve and maintain compliance with key cybersecurity standards. This is a customer-facing, consultancy position requiring a mix of technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and advisory skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

Provide expert consulting services to clients on cyber compliance requirements, helping them to understand and implement necessary controls.
Validate client cyber compliance project scope.
Conduct thorough assessments of clients' existing cybersecurity postures, identify gaps, and develop remediation plans.
Assist clients in developing and maintaining cyber compliance activities that meet required standards.
Prepare clear, concise, and professional documentation and report.
Leverage a solid grounding in IT networks, network technology and security assets (Firewall, SIEM, etc.) to provide practical, actionable guidance to clients.
Maintain a deep understanding of evolving compliance requirements.

What you bring to the role

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT, with a focus on network technology and cybersecurity.
Strong understanding and knowledge of IT networks, security technologies (e.g., firewalls, SIEM, intrusion detection/prevention systems), and cloud security.
Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity standard and other relevant cyber security standard.
Ability to lead clients to specific conclusions by providing implementation statements and evidence.
The ability to challenge yourself and adapt accordingly, if necessary
An interest in constantly learning new things .
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in French and English, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

This roles deals with clients located in Quebec and Ontario. Fluency in English is therefore required to interact with and handle requests from anglophone clients on a daily basis.

Assets:

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CCSP, CompTIA Security+, SSCP, or other cybersecurity certification(s).
Ability to analyze complex situations, identify root causes, and develop effective solutions.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
Experience in the aerospace or defense sectors.

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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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.

About KPMG

KPMG LLP is the Canadian member firm of KPMG International. We provide Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to many of the public and private business, not-for profit, and public sector organizations in Canada. Nationally, there are 40 offices and over 700 partners and 7,000 employees working together to help Canadian businesses achieve their goals. Leveraging the skills, knowledge and passion of our firm and our people allows us to serve our clients with uncompromising professionalism, cutting through complexity to provide valuable insight—in Canada and around the world. KPMG s.r.l./S.E.N.C.R.L. est le cabinet canadien membre de KPMG International Cooperative (« KPMG International »). Nous offrons des services professionnels en audit et en fiscalité ainsi que des services-conseils à une vaste clientèle composée notamment de sociétés ouvertes et fermées, d’organismes sans but lucratif et d’organisations du secteur public au Canada. KPMG compte 40 bureaux à l’échelle nationale, au sein desquels collaborent plus de 700 associés et 7 000 employés pour aider les sociétés canadiennes à atteindre leurs objectifs. Nous misons sur les compétences et le savoir-faire de notre équipe pour servir nos clients − au Canada et ailleurs dans le monde − avec rigueur et professionnalisme. Notre mission première : simplifier la complexité en proposant des perspectives éclairantes.