Cybersecurity Incident Coordinator

Overview

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As a key member of KPMG Canada Digital Security Group and reporting to the Senior Manager of the CISO office and Director of Security Operations, this role will support the DSG team by coordinating and tracking activities related to high-priority security incidents and KPMG’s global cybersecurity campaigns.

The role helps ensure the right teams are connected, actions and timelines are tracked, documentation remains current and stakeholders receive timely updates.

The position will primarily support Frontier AI Response & Cybersecurity Coordination by supporting the firm's ability to adapt and respond to emerging cyber risks through coordination and tracking of:

• P1/P2 cybersecurity incidents 
• Global cybersecurity campaigns and security changes 
• Emerging Cyber Risk & Vulnerability Response – Support the firm’s ability to adapt and respond to emerging cyber risks and critical vulnerabilities by coordinating remediation activities, tracking ownership and progress, and helping ensure Global response requirements and SLAs are met 

What you will do

• Coordinate the response to P1 and P2 cybersecurity incidents, emerging cyber risks and priority vulnerabilities, ensuring the appropriate Digital Security Group, technology, business, privacy, data and risk stakeholders are engaged

• Schedule and facilitate incident bridge calls, working sessions and cross-functional meetings with Canadian, Global and external stakeholders. 

• Track actions, owners, timelines, dependencies, risks, blockers and outstanding items, including progress against Global requirements and service-level agreements (SLAs)

• Maintain accurate incident timelines, meeting minutes, action trackers, remediation records and key decisions, and follow up with action owners to address overdue items and keep activities on schedule

• Prepare and distribute timely incident updates, consolidated remediation reporting, dashboards, management reports and presentations to support visibility, escalation and decision-making

• Support post-incident reviews and lessons-learned activities, and recommend improvements to the effectiveness, efficiency, resilience and maturity of the security program

• Coordinate the Canadian member firm response to Global cybersecurity campaigns, security changes and related communications across groups such as the Global Information Security Group and Global Quality & Risk Management

• Build and strengthen relationships across KPMG businesses, member firms, Global teams and vendors to support the effective delivery and maintenance of the security program

• Coordinate security escalations and obtain appropriate approvals to support timely resolution of cybersecurity and data protection matters

• Participate in and, where required, lead information security and data protection projects, tracking project progress, portfolio activities, deliverables and budgets

• Stay current on information security and data protection trends, emerging technologies and evolving cyber risks to help inform response and program priorities

What you bring to the role

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, information technology, project coordination or stakeholder management, including experience working with senior leaders or executives
• A university degree in computer science or a related discipline
• Hands-on experience coordinating cybersecurity or IT incident response, including meetings, activities, projects, action tracking and follow-up
• Good understanding of cybersecurity concepts, security terminology and vulnerability detection tools, with experience using tools such as Wiz, Qualys, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE) or Cyera
• Strong organizational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities, track actions, owners, timelines and dependencies, and maintain strong attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to document meetings, decisions and action items, prepare status reports, trackers and presentations, and explain technical information clearly to technical, non-technical and executive stakeholders
• Ability to build effective relationships and work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels to advance initiatives and drive assigned actions forward
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications
• Experience with ServiceNow or a similar IT service management or ticketing platform is considered an asset but not required
• One or more relevant certifications, such as CISSP, CISM, ITIL 4 Foundation or a project management certification, is considered an asset but not required
• Availability to participate in rotational 24/7 on-call support, including evenings, overnight periods, weekends and holidays during critical incidents; extended hours may also be required for major outages or other business-critical events

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG.

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $87,500 to $130,500 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.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $87,500 to $130,500 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.

KPMG NB Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $87,500 to $130,500 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.