Executive - Cyber Defense

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Hyderabad, Telangana, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Fintech • Professional Services • Software • Financial Services
The Role
Provide client-facing cyber defense and advisory services including penetration testing, red teaming, application and infrastructure security assessments, vulnerability management, threat research, technical writing, team training, proposal/RFP responses, and leading delivery for large cybersecurity programs.
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KPMG entities in India are professional services firm(s). These Indian member firms are affiliated with KPMG International Limited. KPMG was established in India in August 1993. Our professionals leverage the global network of firms, and are conversant with local laws, regulations, markets and competition. KPMG has offices across India in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Jaipur, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. 

KPMG entities in India offer services to national and international clients in India across sectors. We strive to provide rapid, performance-based, industry-focused and technology-enabled services, which reflect a shared knowledge of global and local industries and our experience of the Indian business environment.

Responsibilities
  • Strong understanding of IT security standards and frameworks (OWASP, NIST, CIS)
  • Experience: 3+ years with at-least 2-3 years in client facing advisory consulting role and managing a medium sized team.
  • Strong understanding of security risks in networks and application platforms
  • Strong understanding of network security, infrastructure security and application security
  • Strong understanding of OSI, TCP/IP model and network basics
  • Demonstrate technical penetration testing skills on IT infrastructure, web applications, mobile platforms and Red teaming
  • Strong technical skills: Information security, network security, Windows security, UNIX/Linux security, web and mobile application security, Cloud platforms
  • Broad knowledge of security technologies for applications, databases, networks, servers, and desktops 
  • Solid technical skills in both information security architecture and penetration testing and ability to assess testing tools and deploy the right ones.
  • Scripting and programming experience is beneficial
  • Ability to perform manual penetration testing
  • Experience in Application Security Testing (Web, Mobile & ERP [SAP]), or related functions Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration testing
  • Perform penetration testing of various thick client software, web applications, and communications infrastructure to assist in hardening the cybersecurity posture against malicious actors
  • Conduct security research on the latest emerging advanced persistent threats (APTs), malware, and other security developments to assist in enterprise security efforts. Apply this security research into assessments.
  • Perform technical writing to communicate the preparation, testing, and recommendation phases for various security tests. Work with stakeholders to remediate system vulnerabilities.
  • Train team members and colleagues on the latest cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to grow the skill of the firm
  • Understanding of various security technologies including end point security, perimeter security, advanced threat protection, malware defense and security management
  • Expertise in the phases of penetration testing. Familiarity with Kali Linux distribution and the associated penetration testing tools suite. Experience in penetration testing simulations like Hack the Box or Capture the Flag exercises considered a plus.
  • Good Understanding of OWASP top 10 and mitigation techniques
  • Experience in performing web application security assessments using hands on techniques for identifying SQL injections, XSS, Security Misconfiguration, CSRF, authentication/ authorization issues
  • Database testing: MySQL, Oracle, NoSQL 
  • Understanding of cyber security management, cyber analytics, security intelligence platforms and threat intelligence frameworks
  • Writing business proposals and response to client RFP/ RFIs
  • Identifying business opportunities and lead delivery and program management for large cyber security programs
  • Delivery team and client relationship management
Qualifications
  • Graduation (BCOM, BE / BTech, Similar education related to IT) / Post Graduation (MBA /PGDM /  MCA / MTech).
  • Preferred Certifications: CEH, ECSA, OSCP, CISSP, CCSK, OCSE, CCSP, AWS Security.

Equal employment opportunity information:

KPMG India has a policy of providing equal opportunity for all applicants and employees regardless of their color, caste, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or other legally protected status. KPMG India values diversity and we request you to submit the details below to support us in our endeavor for diversity. Providing the below information is voluntary and refusal to submit such information will not be prejudicial to you.

Skills Required

  • Strong understanding of IT security standards and frameworks (OWASP, NIST, CIS)
  • 3+ years experience with at least 2-3 years in client-facing advisory consulting and managing a medium sized team
  • Strong understanding of security risks in networks and application platforms
  • Strong understanding of network security, infrastructure security and application security
  • Strong understanding of OSI, TCP/IP model and network basics
  • Demonstrate technical penetration testing skills on IT infrastructure, web applications, mobile platforms and red teaming
  • Technical skills across information security, network security, Windows security, UNIX/Linux security, web and mobile application security, Cloud platforms
  • Broad knowledge of security technologies for applications, databases, networks, servers, and desktops
  • Technical skills in information security architecture and penetration testing and ability to assess and deploy testing tools
  • Scripting and programming experience
  • Ability to perform manual penetration testing
  • Experience in Application Security Testing (Web, Mobile & ERP [SAP]), Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing
  • Perform penetration testing of thick client software, web applications, and communications infrastructure
  • Conduct security research on APTs, malware, and emerging threats and apply findings to assessments
  • Perform technical writing to document preparation, testing, and recommendations and work with stakeholders to remediate vulnerabilities
  • Train team members and colleagues on cybersecurity tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Understanding of endpoint security, perimeter security, advanced threat protection, malware defense and security management
  • Expertise in penetration testing phases and familiarity with Kali Linux and associated tool suite
  • Experience with penetration testing practice platforms (e.g., Hack The Box, CTF)
  • Good understanding of OWASP Top 10 and mitigation techniques
  • Hands-on web application security assessment experience identifying SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, security misconfiguration, authentication/authorization issues
  • Database testing experience: MySQL, Oracle, NoSQL
  • Understanding of cybersecurity management, cyber analytics, security intelligence platforms and threat intelligence frameworks
  • Writing business proposals and responses to client RFP/RFIs
  • Identifying business opportunities and leading delivery and program management for large cybersecurity programs
  • Delivery team and client relationship management
  • Graduation or Post Graduation in relevant discipline (BCOM, BE/BTech, MBA/PGDM, MCA/MTech)
  • Preferred certifications: CEH, ECSA, OSCP, CISSP, CCSK, OCSE, CCSP, AWS Security
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
30,867 Employees

What We Do

KPMG entities in India are established under the laws of India and are owned and managed (as the case may be) by established Indian professionals. Established in September 1993, the KPMG entities have rapidly built a significant competitive presence in the country. Today we operate from offices across 14 cities including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune, Vadodara and Vijayawada. KPMG entities have a domestic client base of over 2700 companies. Our global approach to service delivery helps provide value-added services to clients. Our differentiation is derived from a rapid performance-based, industry-tailored and technology-enabled business advisory services delivered by some of the leading talented professionals in the country. KPMG professionals are grouped by industry focus and our clients are able to deal with industry professionals who speak their language. Our internal information technology and knowledge management systems enable the delivery of informed and timely business advice to clients.

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