Senior Consultant - Cyber Defense - Offensive Security

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world. Are you a talented individual with a proven track record on executing project deliverables? This is a key role within the Cyber Defense – Offensive Security Team at KPMG, where the candidate will serve as a subject‑matter expert primarily in web application security, and also perform infrastructure vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, red / purple team assessment, and social engineering exercises. The selected candidate will work on client projects to understand requirements, conduct manual and automated penetration tests, draft reports, and provide detailed walkthroughs of the reports to relevant client stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Perform manual and automated application security assessments on web applications, mobile applications, and network infrastructure using industry standards, including controlled exploitation of identified vulnerabilities through manual penetration testing.
• Define and execute test cases to identify and exploit vulnerabilities and weaknesses.
• Analyze the impact and severity of exploits, determining the associated risks and potential consequences.
• Document findings and provide pragmatic recommendations, communicating findings clearly to client stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest security vulnerabilities, techniques, and industry best practices.

What You Bring To The Role

Preferred Qualifications

We prioritize candidates with a strong passion for cybersecurity and hands‑on experience in local lab environments, such as capture‑the‑flag competitions, personal lab projects, or open‑source contributions.

Our Values – The KPMG Way

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal‑opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier‑free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and Accommodations Throughout the Recruitment Process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro‑breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1‑888‑466‑4778.

AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology‑first, people‑driven firm.

#J-18808-Ljbffr