New Zealand Job Openings

KPMG

Security Operations Officer

Auckland

FULL TIME

September 3, 2024

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network, one of the world’s leading professional services organisations. We provide audit, tax, and advisory services to individuals, SMEs, not-for-profit organisations, multi-nationals and government agencies. Our people experience is anchored in a clearly articulated purpose of ‘Fuelling New Zealand’s prosperity’ and our contribution to the shared wealth and lasting well-being for all New Zealanders. In order to deliver this, we must attract, develop and retain the very best people and create a workplace environment in which everyone is able to flourish.

The Opportunity:

The Security Operations Officer (SOO) is responsible for leading the effective delivery of ITS security operations and security assurance, to manage information risk and security within KPMG New Zealand and KPMG Cook Islands.
The SOO will promote cyber security by safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of KPMG information systems, identity, and data assets by providing proactive security expertise, creating and maintaining resilient and secure infrastructure.
Together with the Chief Digital Officer (NITSO) & the wider ITS leadership group, the SOO will champion secure operations and assurance to achieve compliance with agility throughout KPMG.
Guided by the Chief Digital Officer (NITSO), the SOO will work closely with key stakeholders to ensure information risk and security systems are aligned to the digital strategy.

Day to day you will:

Manage the assignment of specific responsibilities relating to information security operations by coordinating on a regular basis with representatives from different parts of the organisation with relevant roles and job functions to achieve the objectives of informationsecurity.
Operate the security monitoring and alerting capability across the firm.
Assist with all third-party provider information security queries and security incidents as required.
Effectively lead the Security team to deliver on security operations and assurance.
Work closely with technology operations & development teams to ensure secure deployment practices are followed
Develop & maintain the incident response capability within the firm.
Provide operational leadership for cyber security investigations and incident response.
Assist Crisis Management & Incident Management teams during service disruption events.
Lead and manage a team of 8-9 people.

What you'll bring to the team:

At least 3+ years relevant IT security management experience
Broad experience and knowledge of IT security with a particular focus on security operations, vulnerability assessments, security risk management, security assurance and compliance
Infrastructure management & understanding including cloud based operations (Azure).
A relevant tertiary qualification with CISSP and CISM qualifications (preferred).
Confident, proactive and ‘can do’ approach
Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and manage people to get the best outcomes.
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 KPMGAccessibility Network@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, Linked In 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.

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