Cyber Consultant (contract)

Kpmg LLP
United States
about 2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Compensation
$104,000.0 - $224,640.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing Cyber Security Intrusion Detection Systems Mainframes Security Software Security Information and Event Management Reliability Availability Maintainability and Safety Software Firewalls (Computer Science) Information Technology

Job description

Seeking individual/s with strong expertise in the Infrastructure Platforms and Cloud space, including extensive audit experience on Cloud environment (AWS and Azure); mainframe technologies and perimeter security to perform quality assurance reviews on a sample of audits.

  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment.

The review will cover the following:

  • Risks, Controls, and Test Steps (RAM) benchmarking - whether RAMs appear to be comprehensive, capturing material risks, controls, and testing steps.

For the audits to be sampled:

  • Scoping: review the controls and testing steps in the audit workpapers to determine whether the controls appear to sufficiently address the risks within the identified audit scope.
  • Issue Dimensioning: review the rationale of the issues identified and appropriateness of the dimensioning/severity rating

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • Proven experience as a Cyber Consultant, Cybersecurity Analyst, or similar role
  • Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices
  • Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and propose effective solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Note: This is a part time position - 5-10 hours per week.

Benefits & conditions

3.83.8 out of 5 stars Remote $50 - $108 an hour - Contract

About the company

KPMG LLP (“KPMG”) seeks a contractor in the United States to provide service to KPMG through one of our contracted employer/agency service providers. All applicants for any KPMG role are expected to act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Nothing herein shall be deemed to create an employer-employee relationship between contractor and KPMG, nor shall contractor be considered a representative or agent of KPMG.

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations in regard to displaying pay rate ranges. The pay rate range(s) displayed is/are specifically for those contracted who will perform work in or reside in the location(s) listed, if selected for the role. Pay is determined based on a variety of factors including market data, ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD, technology), and specific location, for example. Additionally, applicants may be required to apply and become employed by a service provider utilized by KPMG, and final pay rate(s) and/or eligibility for additional benefits may be determined by such provider.

KPMG LLP, its subsidiaries, and its agency service providers (including, but not limited to, MBO Partners Inc., Magnit LLC, and TalentBurst Inc.) are equal opportunity employers/contractors. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

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