Cyber Response, Manager

KPMG Singapore; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to manage incident response cases and work closely with clients facing cyber challenges. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical cybersecurity, specifically in incident response and digital forensics, along with a strong understanding of cloud services. Flexible working arrangements are offered to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for career development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a technical cybersecurity role.
• Ability to lead incident response cases and formulate response plans.
• Strong understanding of networking, internet operations, and computers.

Responsibilities

• Manage cybersecurity incident response engagements.
• Assist with client proposals using existing templates.
• Participate hands-on in incident response and digital forensics.
• Work directly with clients to address cybersecurity challenges.

Skills

Self-motivated learners

Technical cybersecurity experience

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Strong networking understanding

Cloud expertise (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Job description

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Start Date for Applications: 26 Jul 2025

Closing Date for Applications: [date not specified]

About KPMG in Singapore

KPMG in Singapore is part of a global organization providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. Operating in 143 countries with over 273,000 professionals, each KPMG firm is a distinct legal entity. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG entities do not provide services to clients.

Job Description

Cyber Response is one of five pillars in KPMG’s cybersecurity business, focusing on assisting clients after cyber incidents such as ransomware or network intrusions. Responsibilities include investigating incidents, assessing breaches, helping clients recover, and providing recommendations to prevent future incidents. Deliverables often include reports for management or regulators like Singapore’s PDPC. Additional activities involve process improvement, incident simulation, and bespoke training.

You will work with an experienced team of forensic professionals, incident coordinators, security experts, attorneys, and corporate partners.

This role involves:

• Managing cyber-security incident response engagements.
• Assisting with client proposals using existing templates.
• Coaching and managing team members.
• Participating hands-on in incident response and digital forensics.
• Working directly with clients to address cybersecurity challenges.

Cybersecurity incidents may occur outside regular hours; flexibility is required. KPMG offers flexible working hours through the “Take Charge” program, supporting work from both office and home.

What we are looking for:

• Self-motivated learners with a desire to acquire new technologies and share knowledge.
• At least 5 years of experience in a technical cybersecurity role, including Incident Response and Digital Forensics.
• Ability to lead incident response cases, formulate response plans, supervise, and participate hands-on.
• Strong understanding of networking, internet operations, computers, and familiarity with cloud providers like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud, along with cybersecurity expertise.

Interpersonal and other skills:

• Effective time management for multiple projects.
• Strong presentation skills for reports and client interactions.
• Ability to write clearly in plain English.
• Self-leadership for career development.
• Leadership skills to supervise and motivate team members.

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At KPMG Singapore, we promote diversity and inclusion, believing that varied backgrounds strengthen our work and benefit our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other factors. Our “Take Charge” program supports flexible and agile working arrangements.