Identity and Access Management - Assistant Manager

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. Through depth of expertise, clarity of insight and strength of purpose we help our clients solve complex challenges, steer change, strengthen, transition and grow.

Cyber Security Consulting is a multi-disciplinary team that operates in an exciting and constantly changing environment. Our specialist team offer a broad range of services to support our clients by helping manage and respond to constantly evolving cyber threats:

— Strategy and governance: cyber maturity assessments, third party risk services, Virtual CISO on Demand, compliance assessments (e.g. PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2), security strategy development, security framework development, privacy assessments, security metrics and reporting.

— Transformation: security program delivery, security architecture design and review, identity and access management, Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), security operations services.

— Cyber defence: penetration testing, vulnerability assessments, pre/post implementation controls reviews, cloud security services, disaster recovery and business continuity, insider threat services, security analytics, IoT security services.

— Cyber response: threat hunting, cyber response maturity assessments, incident response, threat intelligence.

The opportunity:

• As an Assistant Manager - Identity and Access Management, you will support the operational responsibility for the successful delivery of engagements and management of staff and client relationships. You will contribute to the growth of the business through the identification and progression of new business opportunities, building networks and relationships, and promoting the services of KPMG as a whole

Day to day you will:

• Coordinate and direct assignments to meet client timelines, budgets, and outcomes.
• Support engagement risk assessment and management.
• Maintain client relationships and develop terms of reference outlining objectives and risks.
• Identify and respond to new business opportunities, contributing to the development and marketing of new services.
• Produce clear, well-presented documents and reports for clients, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.

What you'll bring to our team:

• 4-5 years of relevant IT security assurance and advisory experience in a consulting role, including Identity and Access Management experience.
• Relevant industry or technical cyber security qualifications and tertiary qualification.
• Broad experience and knowledge of cyber security principles, techniques, and Identity & Access Management practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with high professionalism and organizational skills.
• High level of self-motivation, problem-solving ability, and ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team.

Life at KPMG

KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. 

For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone Enya van Dulm on 04 816 4660 or email [email protected]

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

— Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance

— Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave

— Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers

— Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.

— Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.

— Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.

— Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.

We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.