Cyber Response & Recovery - Assistant Manager

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking a Cyber Response & Recovery Assistant Manager in Birmingham to join their Risk Consulting practice. This role involves managing cybersecurity incidents, conducting digital forensics, and advising clients on attack landscapes while providing flexible working options across the UK.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Office and remote work options

Opportunities for security certifications

Qualifications

• Proven experience in handling cybersecurity incidents is crucial.
• Current government security clearance (SC/DV) or willingness to obtain is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate cybersecurity incidents for clients.
• Conduct digital forensics of incident data.
• Liaise with clients on delivery, implementation, and project issues.

Skills

Broad understanding of the cyber threat landscape

Strong technical background in computers, networks, and programming

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Degree in Information Security, IT, or relevant STEM field

Tools

Incident management certifications like CREST or GIAC

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Posted:

22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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Cyber Response & Recovery - Assistant Manager - 104684

Base Location: London/Manchester plus network of 20 offices nationally:

The KPMG Risk Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from locations across the UK, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organizations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best outcomes.

Why Join KPMG as a Cyber Response & Recovery Assistant Manager?

The role involves working in the Cyber Response Services (CRS) Team within our Risk Consulting practice, reporting to the head of cyber response. Cybersecurity is a key growth area for KPMG, and our clients face challenging threats that we help them understand and respond to.

This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team working with a variety of clients, as KPMG is one of just 9 tier 1 responders in the UK. You will gain extensive experience quickly and have opportunities for security certifications.

What will you be doing?

• Manage and coordinate cybersecurity incidents for clients, including being available on-call monthly.
• Conduct digital forensics of incident data (disk, memory, network packets, logs).
• Maintain awareness of cyber threats and advise clients on relevant attack landscapes.
• Liaise with clients on delivery, implementation, and project issues.
• Prepare responses to bids and RFPs.

What will you need?

• Broad understanding of the cyber threat landscape.
• Strong technical background in computers, networks, and programming.
• Proven experience in handling cybersecurity incidents.
• Knowledge of information security and IT methodologies, principles, and technologies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills and extras:

• Current government security clearance (SC/DV) or willingness to obtain one.
• Incident management certifications like CREST or GIAC.
• Degree in Information Security, IT, or relevant STEM field.

To discuss this or other consulting roles, apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and start your journey with KPMG.

Locations:

We are flexible across the UK, with core hubs in London Canary Wharf and Manchester. We offer options for office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part-time roles. Discuss your needs with our team.

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