Remote Position
[Remote] Cyber Consultant
🌍 Remote · United States
💼 Full-time
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KPMG LLP seeks a contractor to provide cybersecurity services to the firm. The Cyber Consultant will assess security risks, develop and implement cybersecurity strategies and controls, advise clients, and support monitoring, incident response, and security awareness efforts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive cybersecurity assessments to identify vulnerabilities and risks
- Develop and implement cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures
- Provide expert guidance and recommendations on cybersecurity best practices and industry standards
- Collaborate with clients to design and implement security controls and measures
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to identify potential weaknesses
- Monitor and analyze security incidents and respond to cybersecurity breaches or threats
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats
- Provide training and awareness programs to educate clients on cybersecurity best practices
- Assist in incident response and recovery efforts in the event of a cybersecurity incident
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the integration of cybersecurity measures across all systems and processes
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold the firm’s respectful and courteous work environment
Skills
- Proven experience as a Cyber Consultant, Cybersecurity Analyst, or similar role
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, frameworks, and best practices
- Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)
- Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and SIEM
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and propose effective solutions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred
- Relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH, are highly desirable
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