Consultant - Cyber Response

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.

We are looking for a talented individual at the Consultant level to join KPMG’s Cyber Response practice based in Toronto, Ontario. The successful individual will be driven, and results oriented, with a strong focus on client relationships. This individual will possess a strong interest in computer forensics and cyber incident response analysis.

KPMG’s Cyber Response team is one which has received tremendous investment and has been identified as a transformational part of the firm to deliver growth over the next five years. It is an excellent opportunity for those that are looking to work in a firm with unparalleled career progression opportunities.

What you will do

• Gather, analyze and maintain data to support investigative, risk and mitigation efforts.

• Support computer and network forensic investigations and cyber incident response engagements through log analysis, malware triage, and binary reverse engineering.

• Utilize and analyze results from incident response and forensic tools to assess host and network-based artifacts.

• Develop incident investigation and digital forensic reports articulating technical investigations.

• Leverage out-of-the-box thinking to tackle and overcome client challenges.

• Contribute to continued development of the Cyber Response team, supporting internal development opportunities and process enhancement.

• Actively contribute to thought leadership and business development campaigns.

• Remain up to date on computer forensic and cyber incident trends and technologies through testing and research.

• Fulfill regular on-call responsibilities.

What you bring to the role

• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of one to three years of experience in incident response or CSIRT environments is desired.
• Minimum of two years of experience using forensic software applications such as EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite, Wireshark, OpenVAS, Snort, or similar tools, and techniques to capture electronic data from computers, external media, networks, and mobile devices.
• Hands-on computer forensic experience, including Windows, Unix and/or Linux disk and memory forensics, host- and network-based security monitoring, traffic and log analysis, and static and dynamic malware analysis.
• Hands-on experience with security tools, including log management, web proxies, endpoint protection platforms, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools such as CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, SentinelOne, or similar tools will be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, QRadar, or similar platforms for incident response will be considered an asset.
• Familiarity with current threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and the MITRE ATT&CK framework, along with knowledge of internet security issues, cloud architectures, and the evolving threat landscape.
• Knowledge of incident response for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace environments will be considered an asset.
• Experience working in an advisory or external consulting capacity, or as a corporate incident response handler, will be considered an asset.
• Nice to have: Relevant industry certifications in incident response, digital forensics, or network forensics, such as GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, GNFA, or equivalent credentials.
  

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $66,500 to $88,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities 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. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. 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.