Senior Cyber Security Consultant

KPMG Portugal; Portugal; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Portugal is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our Technology Consulting Team in the Porto/Lisbon offices.

Ideal candidate will have +4 years of professional experience, strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, governance, risk and compliance, and fluency in English. Role involves developing security controls, risk assessment programs, and conducting cybersecurity audits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related fields is a plus.
• +4 years of professional experience.
• Experience in governance, risk and compliance projects.
• Familiar with cybersecurity standards and frameworks.
• Knowledge of IT systems, networks and data processes.
• Experience in audits and risk assessments.
• Dashboard/report creation skills.
• Certifications: ISO/IEC 27001, CISA, CompTIA Security+ (optional).
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security controls and risk assessment frameworks aligning to regulatory requirements.
• Execute information security, risk analysis, business continuity and data protection projects.
• Conduct information security compliance and maturity assessments using standards and best practices.
• Assess risk and contribute to security standards, procedures and controls to manage risks.
• Support in auditing cybersecurity controls.
• Define incident response plans and generate GRC reports.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

Security standards & frameworks

Risk management

Internal audit & regulatory compliance

Information systems auditing

Dashboard & report creation

English fluency

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related fields

Job description

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services, currently operating in 142 countries with more than 270.000 people around the world.

In Portugal, with offices in Lisbon, Oporto and Evora, we’re one of the leading audit and advisory firms, counting with a team of more than 1.700 professionals that combine unmatched experience and specialized skills across industries and business functions, to deliver top notch services to our clients.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

KPMG is currently seeking for a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to join our Technology Consulting Team in our Porto/Lisbon offices.

To join our team, you must have:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or related fields is plus;
• +4 years of professional experience;
• Previous participation in projects to develop and implement strategies and solutions for corporate governance, risk and compliance;
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, security standards, regulations and frameworks;
• Experience in compliance policies, procedures and practices, namely risk management, internal audit, or regulatory compliance;
• Experience in information systems auditing, monitoring, controlling, and assessment process;
• Knowledge in information technology systems and processes, network infrastructure, data architecture, data processes, and protocols;
• Must be familiar with dashboard and report creation;
• One or more of the following certifications: ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 27001, CISA, CompTIA Security+;
• Speaks and writes English fluently.

WHAT WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement security controls, risk assessment framework, and program that align to regulatory requirements;
• Develop and implement of Information Security, risk analysis, business continuity and/or data protection projects;
• Conduct Information Security compliance and maturity assessments using standards and best practices;
• Assess risk and supports the development of security standards, procedures, and controls to manage risks;
• Supports in conducting audits of cybersecurity controls;
• Defining incident response plans and creating GRC reports;

WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US?

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, then this might be just right for you! Being a KPMG employee means having the opportunity to live beyond your daily tasks and embrace KPMG’s mission, while growing as a person and as a leader in your career and community.

Our people recognize their responsibility to uphold the values we’ve established over our 140-year history. These values outline what we stand for and influence the way we behave, both with our clients and with one another.

Integrity: We do what is right.

Excellence: We never stop learning and improving.

Courage: We think and act boldly.

Together: We respect each other and draw strength from our differences.