Cyber Security Engineer, (Cloud Security Specialist)
A client-facing Cyber Security Engineer/Manager at KPMG who embeds with client teams to secure multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware), designing and delivering hands-on cloud security engineering engagements. Based in Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester with 3+ days a week on client sites, and requires UK National Security Vetting eligibility.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
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- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Security
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting (incl. ~5 years UK residency and UK/dual UK national)
- Technical background, willingness to learn, and experience in an operationally focused engineering function
- Experience bringing a technology perspective to a broad range of client issues
- Strong understanding of cloud networking and architecture principles, IAM models, security monitoring and SIEM integration
- Proven hands-on experience with at least two of: AWS, Microsoft Azure, VMware Cloud Foundation, Google Cloud
- Experience securing multi-cloud or hybrid environments, including greenfield and legacy platforms
- Client-facing consulting experience; able to build and manage client relationships and lead engagement delivery
- Ability to work from client sites three or more days a week (Southwest England and Manchester)
Nice to have
- Experience managing teams, including structuring complex projects
- Clear record of achievement and progression in a consulting firm or comparable environment
- Relevant cybersecurity certifications
- Consulting experience within a 'Big 4' consultancy or mid-tier firm
- Working knowledge of Secure By Design requirements
Full description
Cyber Security Engineer, (Cloud Security Specialist)(108983)
Locations: Bristol, Birmingham or Manchester
As a result of the work that we do, we require applicants to hold or be capable of obtaining UK National Security Vetting, the requirements for which could include but not be limited to having resided in the UK for at least the past 5 years and being a UK national or dual UK national. Please note your application will not be taken forward if you cannot fulfil these requirements.
We are seeking a skilled and experienced, client facing, Cyber Security Engineer with a strong focus on cloud security to join our security team. The successful candidate will play a critical role in securing multi-cloud environments, embedding in client teams to deliver robust protection across platforms including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
This role requires hands-on technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, DevOps, and security teams to embed security principles into cloud-native architectures, with a working knowledge of Secure Architecture concepts.
Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients’ operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.
Operating from Birmingham, Bristol or Manchester we do work that matters, providing technical and advisory expertise to help our clients securely craft and deploy security control systems and operations technology.
Why Join KPMG as a Manager within our Cyber Security function?
Cyber security is one of the areas which KPMG has identified for tremendous investment and growth. Our clients face a challenging cyber threat and look to us to help them understand and respond to that threat. This is an opportunity to join a high performing team that works with a wide variety of clients, including Defence which is a KPMG priority sector. That means we are a fast-growing team which presents exciting opportunities for a manager to lead impactful projects, drive our ambitious growth agenda and seek career progression.
We are looking for a manager who possesses high quality consulting skills and a record of delivering outstanding results when leading complex consulting projects focused on delivering hands on security engineering engagements and to support KPMG’s growth in this market.
What will you be doing?
- Support projects, or workstreams within a larger programme, consulting with Partners, Directors and Senior Managers where appropriate.