Sr. Security Analyst

Overview 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. KPMG Professionals Are... Individuals who take deep personal accountability for their work, have a passion for excellence, driven to achieve their full potential and understand the value of building relationships with clients, future clients, their communities, the global firm and each other. A KPMG professional should have all the following characteristics: Strong work ethic Thrive on challenges Dedicated to providing outstanding client service. About Information Technology Services (ITS) in Canada IT Services in Canada are divided into three core functions: Project Services, Knowledge Services and Technology. ITS is not just about technology; it’s about our relationship with the business and partnering with it to help achieve its goals. We’re a multi-disciplinary team of individuals with a broad spectrum of skills ranging from the highly technical to the business of IT. Each of our people is a specialist in their area of focus, but what makes us strong is how we work together to support our colleagues in solving their business challenges. We offer a Leadership Development Program focused on identifying and developing leadership capability, a Short-Term Job Opportunities Program that supports the growth and development of our people, a Women’s Network which provides a forum for addressing the needs and interests of our ITS women, and a Create Value Program that encourages ITS people to suggest ideas or innovations that can have positive changes to our processes, procedures and the way we do business. What you will do The Sr. Security Analyst is primarily responsible for managing, maintaining and optimizing security compliance for core systems. The Sr. Security Analyst will be required to perform other Information Security related tasks as well. The role requires an In-depth understanding of Information Security practices as well as a good understanding of Microsoft products (such as Windows, Outlook/Exchange), Vulnerability Management, Anti-Virus, Identity & Access management the network (proxy servers, firewalls), databases, cloud services (AWS, Azure) and exposure to a DLP products (such as Symantec, McAfee or RSA). The Sr. Analyst will be a member of the Information Security team at KPMG and work under the supervision of the Sr. Manager, Information Security. Responsibilities The Sr. Security Analyst will be responsible for monitoring systems, both Host and Network-based, and help improve the implementation of those systems. The activity of monitoring includes daily review of the product consoles, analyzing the events, and determining which events are actionable. The Sr. IT Security Analyst will need to interact with all KPMG business functions, bridging the gap between technical data and business objectives. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Investigate, respond and resolve security incidents and vulnerabilities reported by the Global SOC & Local SecOps Teams. Create and distribute daily/weekly status and compliance reports Ensure operational health and compliance of all security controls (EDR, DLP, AV, etc.) Engage with business contacts and IT to identify sensitive data and monitor for unauthorized disclosures. Resolve and document complex security incidents. Prepare formal incident reports. Be a secondary responder for cyber-security incidents. Proactively audit the network security environment and provide actionable information pertaining to risk discovery and remediation technologies, techniques, and processes. Consult, advise, and collaborate with department staff and personnel within ITS to coordinate data security related activities. Assist with execution and enhancements of the Information Security Program. Assist with application/software security reviews. Perform regular PC/MacOS security audits to ensure compliance with standards and policies Update skills as necessary to support KPMG Security and remain knowledgeable of industry standards and advancements. Performs other security duties, when required. Position may require on-call and after hours work, as needed to support KPMG business needs What you bring to the role Associate degree in a related technical field or equivalent experience. Information Security Certifications/Accreditations preferred but not required Azure and/or AWS Certifications considered an asset Microsoft MCSE/MCSA and/or Cisco considered an asset Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in information security services, including one year in systems security with certification, maintenance and use of security products in a distributed enterprise environment. Minimum of 1 year experience in security operations/support Experience with: Azure Active Directory Microsoft Defender for Endpoints Microsoft Threat and Vulnerability Management Intune & Compliance policies Cloud security principles Knowledge of network and host IDS/IPS, encryption for data at rest and in-transit Ability to analyze and understand technical information Ability to successfully interact with non-technical business contacts Strong familiarity with data classification concepts and processes Understanding of data loss and data protection processes Experienced in a wide variety of technical solutions focused on data protection and cyber security Keys to your success KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here. Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters 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. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. 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