Senior Consultant Cyber Security

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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.

Overview

Our Cyber Security team in the Ontario & Atlantic regions are looking for a professional like you with the skills and drive to make a real difference. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of cybersecurity strategy and governance, where you'll help organizations strengthen their security posture, navigate complex risk landscapes, and build resilience in an increasingly digital world. As a Senior Consultant, you will collaborate with clients across industries to assess cyber maturity, design tailored governance frameworks and implement strategic roadmaps that align cybersecurity with business objectives. From risk assessments and control testing to executive-level reporting and awareness programs, you’ll play a key role in shaping how organizations anticipate, respond to, and recover from cyber threats. This is an opportunity to contribute to meaningful change, working alongside experienced professionals and leveraging global insights to deliver high-impact solutions.

What You Will Do

• Conduct cyber maturity assessments and cyber risk assessments using a variety of methodologies and frameworks


• Develop and evaluate cybersecurity strategies, governance frameworks, and target operating models


• Draft and support the implementation of cybersecurity roadmaps


• Analyze cybersecurity costs to identify optimization opportunities


• Assess the organizational capabilities of cybersecurity teams


• Establish cybersecurity control frameworks and perform control testing to assess design, implementation, and operating effectiveness


• Write cybersecurity policies, standards, and guidelines tailored to organizational requirements


• Develop cybersecurity metrics and benchmarking tools


• Design strategic cybersecurity dashboards to support executive decision-making


• Deliver advisory services to address business and IT risks


• Report on cybersecurity risks for a diverse range of audiences


• Support clients with cyber training and awareness initiatives


• Develop, facilitate, and participate in cybersecurity tabletop exercises


• Create and deliver presentations to communicate findings and recommendations


• Contribute to business development efforts, including RFP responses and proposal support


• Develop and deliver cyber resilience plans and related materials to reduce operational impacts

What You Bring To The Role

• 3-5 years of experience working on cybersecurity projects or activities


• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent technical training (preferred)


• MBA or master’s degree (an asset)


• Made real progress in or achieved CISA, CISM, CISSP, CIA, or other relevant designations and technical IT skills as part of a continuous professional development program


• Familiarity with cybersecurity standards such as ISO 27001, ISO 27002, ISO 27005, ISO 19011, and NIST


• Experience in consulting or across various industry sectors (an asset)