Senior Security Manager - CISO Office

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

As a key member of the Information Security Team in Canada and reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer, this role is responsible for supporting the CISO in providing leadership and oversight of Information Security programs at KPMG Canada. The Senior Manager – Office of the CISO, works closely with the above-mentioned teams and their respective leaders to support KPMG Canada CISO in leading and overseeing the firmwide security program. The Senior Manager assists the CISO on these matters, coordinates the communication with key stakeholders and internal teams to support CISO priorities.

• Support the CISO agenda and oversee execution of CISO priorities.
• Work closely with the GRC, Platforms Security, Security Operations, Federal Security, Business Information Security leaders and ITS teams on key priorities, programs, strategy, transformation, and plans to support effective and efficient execution across the firm.
• Responsible for managing and strengthening relationships across business, vendors, KPMG member firms, KPMG global key stakeholders on IT, Security, Data, Privacy and Risk related matters to support CISO’s agenda and for effective maintenance of the overall security program.
• Manage, coordinate, and track all global and member firm communications across various global groups within KPMG (Global Information Security Group, Global Quality & Risk Management Group etc.)
• Coordinate and manage CISO escalations and obtain appropriate approvals.
• Provide recommendations to improve security program effectiveness, efficiency, resilience, and maturity.
• Participate and lead information security & data protection projects, as required.
• Review and track the progress of key information security & data protection projects, overall portfolio, and budgets.
• Develop, coordinate, review, and present key management reports & metrics (KPIs and KRIs) on strategic priorities, plans, projects & progress to track execution and efficacy of overall security programs.
• Stay updated on IT information security & data protection trends and emerging technologies.

• Extensive knowledge and understanding of Information Security function, security threats and vulnerabilities, and solutions implemented to protect against these risks.
• Ability to express and articulate ideas clearly to security practitioners as well as to executives.
• Ability to work with multi-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels to progress key initiatives.
• In-depth understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 and CIS.
• Profound understanding of security requirements of modern applications in multi-cloud environments.
• 8-10 years of broad IT experience which includes Security Governance, Risk, Security Architecture, Secure Solution Design, DevSecOps, Program Management, Security Operations and Leadership.
• Strong business acumen and ability to understand the business context.
• A university degree in a related discipline.
• Preferred to have at least one or more of certification: CISSP, CISM, CISA or CRISC.
• Proficiency in English at a business level is required.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate may be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders while at KPMG.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information   

The expected base salary range for this position is $93,500 to $159,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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