Lead Specialist, Cyber Defense Testing, MAST Manager

KPMG US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 106,000 - 238,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the advisory sector is seeking a Lead Specialist for Cyber Defense Testing. This role involves managing client interactions, driving sales processes, and leading engagements in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cyber technology and a strong educational background in relevant fields.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plans

Personal Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in pre-sales support and consulting.
• Strong knowledge of offensive security practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as contact for client and market interactions.
• Lead Cyber Defense Testing engagements and manage deliverable quality.

Skills

Cyber technology support

Sales advisory

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor's or Master of Science degree

Tools

Vulnerability Management

Penetration Testing

Red Teaming

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Lead Specialist, Cyber Defense Testing, MAST Manager

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist, Cyber Defense Testing, MAST Manager to join our Managed Services practice.

Responsibilities:

• Act as contact for client and market interactions as the Cyber Defense Testing pre-sales Manager, including supporting internal stakeholders in client and prospect interactions
• Partner with Cyber leadership to drive quality and efficiency of Request for Proposal (RFP) response efforts for Cyber Defense Testing services, managing sales processes, sales pipeline, and associated pursuits
• Engage directly and collaborate with Cyber Consulting leadership, alliances, business, and industry teams to align and support pipeline efforts and champion Cyber Defense Testing introduction in all sales proposals
• Lead and direct Cyber Defense Testing engagements, managing deliverable quality, client outcomes, and client satisfaction
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience in pre-sales support, Cyber technology support sales, consulting/advisory sales or support, and/or solution delivery for a technology services company, with industry expertise in a highly technical and fast paced environment, including minimum two years of recent experience in providing complex services sales advisory and/or support
• Bachelor's or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, computer science, business management or business information systems
• Strong knowledge of and expertise with portfolio management of many active customer-centric products and services; domain experience in offensive security including Red Teaming, Penetration Testing, Application Testing, Social Engineering, and Vulnerability Management
• Ability to travel as needed
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  
  

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California Salary Range: $106200 - $237700

KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Seniority level

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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  Full-time

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  General Business

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