Posted 16 July, 2026
Assistant Manager/Manager - Cyber Security
KPMG New Zealand
Auckland, AUK, NZ
Full Time
Reference: 4f19edf17a22eca4
Job Description
KPMG is a trusted global professional services firm that helps clients solve complex challenges, steer change, and grow. Cyber Security Consulting Our multidisciplinary team operates in an exciting and constantly changing environment, offering a broad range of services to manage and respond to evolving cyber threats. Strategy and governance : cyber maturity assessments, third party risk services, Virtual CISO on demand, compliance assessments (PCI DSS, ISO 27001, SOC 2), security strategy development, security framework development, privacy assessments, security metrics and reporting. Transformation : security program delivery, architecture design and review, identity and access management, 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, maturity assessments, incident response, threat intelligence. The Opportunity Manage client engagements focused on identifying, assessing, and managing digital, cyber, and AI‑related risks; provide actionable recommendations to strengthen cyber risk management. Advising clients across industries on governance, risk and compliance (GRC), control design, and practical technical solutions to strengthen digital trust, cyber resilience, and responsible use of emerging technologies. Experience in Big4 consulting or professional services is highly regarded. Day To Day You Will Plan, manage, and deliver cyber security engagements across a wide variety of sectors and organisations. Engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, building collaborative relationships. Participate in client proposals and grow team capabilities. Uphold KPMG’s reputation through quality, expertise, judgement, and innovation. Work comfortably at pace while maintaining high attention to detail across multiple projects simultaneously. What You’ll Bring 6+ years of career experience, with at least 3 years in cyber security. Deeper experience in one or more domains: Strategy and Governance, Assurance, Third Party Risk, Offensive Security, MDR/EDR, DFIR, Resilience and Continuity, Identity. Experience in a client‑facing cyber security role. Demonstrated ability to grow and mentor junior team members. Practical experience in helping organisations mature their cyber security capabilities. A relevant tertiary qualification and industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO/IEC 27001) and vendor accreditations. Experience managing expectations and collaborating across service lines and technical disciplines. Diversity and Inclusion KPMG values diversity in the workforce and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We support disabled and neurodivergent candidates and provide equitable recruitment processes. Benefits Hybrid working – a mix of office and home to enhance work/life balance. Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave. Paid flexible leave for new parents – 18 weeks for primary and secondary carers. Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning with bespoke learning pathways. Discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services. Opportunity to join 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr