Senior Manager, CISO Office

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. Overview of the opportunity: KPMG Canada Information Security team is organized into several functions that include GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance), Security Platforms, Security Operations and Federal Security Program Office. In addition, there are BISO (Business Information Security Officers) equivalent roles to oversee Information Security program within the service lines. The Information Security function is further supported by the larger ITS (Information Technology Services) team. The Operations, Architecture, DevOps, End-User Support and other ITS teams work closely with the Information Security teams to support the overall security program. The Senior Manager works closely with the above-mentioned teams and their respective leaders to support KPMG Canada CISO in leading and overseeing the firmwide security program. KPMG Canada CISO also works closely with KPMG Canada and KPMG global key stakeholders on IT, Security, Privacy and Risk related matters. The Senior Manager assists the CISO on these matters, coordinates the communication with key stakeholders and internal teams to support CISO priorities. 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. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and skilled senior security manager/leader on the CISO track to broaden their exposure to enterprise-wide security and risk matters, work closely with the CISO and get involved in supporting the CISO agenda. What you will do Support the CISO agenda and oversee execution of CISO priorities Work closely with GRC, Security Platforms, Security Operations, Federal Security Program, Business Information Security leads and ITS teams to coordinate and track the execution of key priorities Review and present key management metrics to track execution and efficacy of overall security programs Review and track the progress of key security projects and the overall portfolio Provide management reports and presentations to internal stakeholders on strategic priorities, plans, and progress Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and service providers necessary for effective maintenance of the overall security program (KPMG Canada, Global and Member Firms) Provide recommendations to improve security program effectiveness, efficiency, resilience, and maturity Participate in and lead information security projects, as required What you bring to the role Excellent understanding of Information Security function, current challenges, and solutions. 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. Great understanding of current challenges faced by internal security organizations Excellent understanding of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 and CIS. Great understanding of security requirements of modern applications in multi-cloud environments 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. At least one or more of certification: CISSP, CISM, CISA or CRISC. Keys to your success: Strong strategic and operational knowledge of key security functions, tools and technologies. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Ability to represent CISO in interactions with internal teams, partners and clients. Ability to understand the business context coupled with excellent interpersonal, organizational, program, and people management skills. 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 is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office and/or other congregate settings in the course of their duties (such as client sites or third-party venues). As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office and/or congregate setting, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. 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 general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. If you have a question about accessible employment at KPMG, or to begin a confidential conversation about your individual accessibility or accommodation needs through the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected] or phone: 416-777-8002 or toll free 1-888-466-4778.