Information Security Consultant recruitment

Information Security Consultant

IT Advisory
Melbourne

Experience the difference with KPMG, one of the world's most respected and trusted professional services firms. We offer rewarding careers for outstanding professionals in our open and friendly culture.

KPMG’s IT Advisory (ITA) practice is seeking experienced security consultants to join our Information Protection and Business Resilience team in Melbourne. Our specialists are chosen and trained for both their leading edge technical skills and practical business knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will have some of the following attributes:

  • At least 3 years experience within an information security related field
  • Currently hold or have intention to pursue related professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISA or CISM
  • Technical certifications a plus such as Cisco (CCNA), Microsoft (MCSE), Red Hat (RHCE), CEH or SANS would be advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of and passion for, information security, information security governance, information security architecture or penetration testing processes
  • Good knowledge of operating system security and configuration (i.e., Unix, Linux, Solaris and Windows), network security architecture and devices (i.e., routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM)
  • Good knowledge of database security and configuration (i.e., Oracle, DB2 and MS SQL Server)
  • Familiarity with a variety of open source and commercially licensed security testing tools
  • Strong knowledge of IT trends and developments, particularly in the area of new security issues, vulnerabilities and technologies
  • An understanding of technical risk analysis and development of risk mitigation strategies
  • Excellent technical, analytical, interpersonal, communication, and management skills

    Also advantageous:

  • Prior experience assessing web application, web service and infrastructure security
  • Experience in information security governance and information risk management
  • Experience in Identity and Access Management

    If you are a highly motivated self-starter seeking to expand your career horizons in the challenging world of advisory, we invite you to join our fast expanding IT Advisory practice in our Information Protection and Business Resilience service line.

    For more information, please contact Katie Weekes on (03) 9288 6265.