Offensive Security - Manager/Senior Manager

KPMG Cyber is part of KPMG New Zealand, one of New Zealand’s leading professional services organisations, and a member of the international KPMG network. We provide a broad range of cyber security services to SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals, and government agencies.

We have a combination of technological expertise, deep business knowledge and creative professionals who are passionate about cyber security and helping protect and build New Zealand businesses. 

Successful candidate MUST have the ability to gain a New Zealand security clearance.

• The Senior Offensive Security Consultant is responsible for leading the delivery of a range of technical security services to clients within the KPMG Cyber practice. This includes penetration testing, red team testing, threat hunting, security incident response and more.

• Plan, manage and deliver a range of technical security engagements to a variety of public and private sector clients.
• Provide advice to clients that is technically sound and aligned with clients' needs.
• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, promote teamwork and individual accountability.
• Work closely with client to help them prepare for and respond to security incidents.
• Coach, develop and support other team members.
• Produce clear and well-presented reports and other deliverables.

• 4+ years penetration testing experience, including web app testing skills.
• A broad range of other technical security skills, covering such areas as security incident response, code review, red/blue team testing and vulnerability assessments.
• Relevant professional qualifications e.g., OSCP, OSCE, CREST Registered Penetration Tester preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A confident, proactive and ‘can do’ approach.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think innovatively.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding.

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 KPMGAccessibilityNetwork@kpmg.co.nz

We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. 

As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:

—  Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme

—  Opportunities for local and international secondments

—  Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work

— The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand

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

—  Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents

—   A paid professional association membership of your choice

—   Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees

—   A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services

—   The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups

—  The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030

—  An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities

—  Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities

—  An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much 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.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.