Cyber Response Services - Junior Analyst - KPMG Curve

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm in the tech sector is seeking a Cyber Response Services Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge technology and tackle significant challenges in the cyber security landscape. You will be part of a fast-growing digital delivery capability, focusing on incident management and response while collaborating closely with clients. With a strong emphasis on career progression and work-life balance, this position provides opportunities for technical growth without the pressure of sales responsibilities. If you're passionate about cyber security and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Benefits

Learning Allowance

Paid Overtime

Flexible Working Hours

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of cyber security threats and incident response.
• Experience in incident management and forensic analysis.
• Technical skills in computers, networks, and programming.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate cyber security incidents for clients.
• Conduct digital forensics on incident data.
• Develop in-house cyber-response tools.

Skills

Cyber Security Knowledge

Incident Response Experience

Technical Background in Computers

Programming Skills

Understanding of Cyber Threat Landscape

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or Related Field

Tools

Incident and Event Management Tools

Open-source Technologies

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Posted:

24.04.2025

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08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Cyber Response Services Analyst – KPMG Curve

Base Location: Leeds based (Hybrid – 3 days per week in office)

As a result of the work that we do, we require applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements.

This is KPMG Curve, our newest tech venture. And we're doing things a little differently and we want You to come join us.

Here to solve big challenges and uncover even bigger opportunities, KPMG Curve is all about staying at the cutting edge of technology and swerving the mundane.

As a fast-growing digital delivery capability within KPMG, we always stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with ever-evolving tech practices. Whether that's unlocking the power of AI, coding for the future of the planet or everything in-between.

In a world where tech is always changing, so are we.

What’s in it for you?

Progression at pace. Innovation, led by constant learning. Work that excites you with every twist and turn. It all starts at KPMG Curve. Here, you’ll progress your career as part of a connected team, while being encouraged to be your true, authentic self.

At KPMG Curve, we offer career paths that can accelerate top performers, without having to go into management. You can stay technically-focused and carry on improving in your favourite tech field. You won’t be responsible for any sales work, either.

Other benefits include a learning allowance (so you can control your own growth) and paid overtime – prioritising the things that matter most to you. We take our work-life balance seriously, and will make sure you get time back if you’ve been working on anything heavy. At the end of the day, your well-being is what matters most.

What will you be doing?

• Help manage and co-ordinate cyber security incidents for our clients, working closely with the incident management lead within the team.
• Digital forensics of relevant incident data (disk, volatile memory, network packets, log files).
• Maintaining a current view of the cyber threat and being able to advise clients on the threat landscape and attacks which may be relevant to them.
• Develop KPMG’s in house cyber-response tools
• Help assess client incident response capability maturity.
• Help stand-up or improve clients’ own incident response capabilities.
• Help with project management of engagements to deliver high quality work in a timely manner, including:ScopingBasic financial managementEngagement and risk managementProduction and review of deliverables.
• Liaising with clients on delivery, implementation and sales issues.

What will you need to do it?

As a result of the work that we do, we require applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements.

• A broad understanding of the cyber security threat landscape.
• Strong technical background in computers and networks, and programming skills.
• Experience of dealing with cyber security incidents and associated response measures.
• Experience of being part of an incident response team, either holding a formal role, or being able to evidence your personal contribution to the team.
• Understanding of a wide range of information security and IT methodologies, principles, technologies and techniques.
• A genuine interest and desire to work in the information security field.
• Standing and positive reputation in the information security community is seen as a plus.

Skills we’d love to see/Amazing Extras:

• Knowledge of incident and event management tools
• Ability to use and also contribution to open-source technologies

To discuss this or wider Technology roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

This position will be based from our Leeds offices, with 3 days per week in the office

We can potentially facilitate flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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