Manager, Cyber Assessment (Penetration Testing)

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cyber Assessment (Penetration Testing) to join our Digital Security Group.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed network and web application penetration tests
• Perform red teaming exercises to assess the detection capabilities of our security operations
• Engage in AI Red Teaming to improve the robustness and security of AI systems
• Facilitate security assessments and manage the resolution of identified vulnerabilities
• Stay current with the latest security trends and techniques
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent practical experience in cybersecurity, focusing on network and web application penetration testing, red teaming, AI red teaming, cloud penetration testing, and security assessments
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required; relevant certifications such as GPEN, OSCP, OSCE, CISSP, or similar are highly preferred; Certifications in Azure a plus
• Strong familiarity with frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and MITRE ATLAS, OWASP, PTES, and NIST
• Solid foundation in network and cloud security concepts, with hands-on experience in cloud penetration testing, and strong understanding of network penetration testing
• Proficiency in scripting and automation with experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell; experience with adversarial machine learning techniques and familiarity with common ML frameworks and tools (prompt injection, data poisoning, and model evasion)
• Experience with common and emerging security threats, scanning tools, and assessment methodologies and demonstrated experience and understanding of security principles, IT security controls and related technologies and products; strong verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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