Cyber Defence Services - Manager

KPMG United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in cybersecurity seeks a Cyber Defence Services - Manager to lead penetration testing efforts. This role involves mentoring a team and ensuring high service delivery quality while managing projects and enhancing client relationships. Ideal candidates are experienced in cybersecurity, possess strong leadership skills, and are passionate about protecting against cyber threats.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits

Opportunities for ongoing learning and industry engagement

Impactful Work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in penetration testing.
• Strong technical background in networks, computing, and programming.
• Understanding of penetration testing and red-teaming, including NCSC and CREST schemes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver penetration testing services.
• Scope projects, manage budgets and risks.
• Coach and develop team members.

Skills

Penetration testing methodologies

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

CCT-App or CCT-INF

UK Security Clearance (SC preferred, DV advantageous)

Job description

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Job Title: Cyber Defence Services - Manager

Location: UK

Line of Business: Advisory - Technology & Data

Service Area: Cyber Security

About the Role

As the Pen Test Manager, you will lead and mentor a team of talented penetration testers, ensuring the successful delivery of security assessments for our clients. You will serve as a technical expert, project manager, and strategic leader, fostering team growth and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Who is it for?

This role is ideal for candidates with:

• 5+ years of experience in penetration testing
• Proven leadership and motivational skills
• Strong technical expertise in penetration testing methodologies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for cybersecurity and continuous learning

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Protect clients from real-world threats through your work.
• Leadership: Manage and develop a high-performing team.
• Growth: Opportunities for ongoing learning and industry engagement.
• Competitive Benefits: Attractive compensation package.

About the Team

Our Cyber Defence team, based in Leeds, Bristol, and London, specializes in government and commercial cybersecurity, including innovative schemes like Cross Domain Solutions Testing in collaboration with NCSC. We value flexibility and remote working.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver penetration testing services
• Scope projects, manage budgets and risks
• Oversee testing activities and review deliverables
• Coach and develop team members
• Build and maintain client relationships
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to proposals

Skills and Experience

Required:

• Understanding of penetration testing and red-teaming, including NCSC and CREST schemes
• Experience in managing testing projects
• Knowledge of UK cybersecurity industry practices
• Strong technical background in networks, computing, and programming
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership and mentoring experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of NCSC CTAS and CPA schemes
• Experience in secure environments and accredited labs
• Research, R&D, or Threat Intelligence experience

Qualifications

While qualifications are beneficial, we value practical skills and a hacker mindset. The formal requirements are:

• CCT-App or CCT-INF
• UK Security Clearance (SC preferred, DV advantageous)

Join Us

If you're passionate about cybersecurity and helping clients, apply now to take your career to the next level with KPMG.