Manager Or Associate Director Cyber Security Governance & Strategy

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Are you our next Manager or Associate Director in Cyber Security Strategy and Governance?

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Grade: Associate Director / Manager

Contract type: Permanent

We are currently seeking to hire a Manager and an Associate Director to join our Cyber Security Strategy and Governance capability within our Cyber Security practice, based in Dublin 1. You will have an opportunity to work with some of our leading clients to help guide and influence how our clients react to the ever-changing cyber security threat landscape.

In this role you will be part of a team responsible for design and implementation of a broad range of IT risk-focused objectives, including but not limited to Technology Governance including compliance with laws and regulations; ICT Third Party Risk Management; Operational and Digital.

A snapshot of your peer group: Our Managers and Associate Directors typically have a relevant professional qualification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CCSP. Act as subject matter experts in various cyber security frameworks, including NIST, ISO27001, CIS, CSA CCM, etc. Strong knowledge of various regulations and directives, including NIS2, CRA, CER and MITRE amongst others. Maintains good working knowledge of the changing cyber security and regulatory landscape and can develop appropriate insights and solutions for our clients. Experience completing cybersecurity maturity assessments, cyber risk management and/or cyber strategy. Experience working on different projects that ensure strategic alignment with relevant laws, regulations, and business objectives. Experience with managing projects and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams. Experience working with different types of client sectors and have an ability to understand complex technical and cyber related issues. Experience in translating cyber risks to business risks. Relevant third level qualification in a technical based subject such as Computer Science, Information /Cyber Security or Cyber Crime Prevention. A minimum of 6 to 10 years' experience working in Cyber Security Governance, Risk and Compliance, strategy development and strategic problem solving. You will preferably have previous experience working in a consultancy services firm or other similar. Relevant cyber security experience in large corporates / multinational environment in strategic roles will be added advantage. Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills, teamwork, and client service skills. Strong technical knowledge of IT / Digital systems and infrastructure. Proven project management skills. Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect: Provide guidance and share knowledge with team members and participate in delivering solutions spanning cyber strategy, regulatory alignment and compliance, governance framework design and implementation and working with large diverse project teams to deliver complex cyber strategies. Oversee engagement objectives, strategize to comply with professional standards, and mitigate risks inherent in the engagements. Review work performed by the engagement team and maintain relationships with client account leadership to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and services to be delivered. Oversee the execution of Information Security and privacy inherent to client engagements. Identify technological opportunities and evaluate Information Security and Privacy impacts on the client's business. Be creative, self-motivated, perform research in new techniques and methods. Demonstrate excellent project management skills, promote teamwork and individual accountability with engagement team members, and use available technology, tools, and KPMG Information Security assets to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services. Go to market and provide talks to external and internal forums (seminars, conferences, etc.) Your team: KPMG Cyber Security team has become one of the leading cyber security practices in the world and has been identified as a leader consecutively by international analyst firms. We have in-depth experience in cyber security transformation and strategic engagements across many sectors in multiple jurisdictions.

Our cross-EMA Cyber team operates as a multi-country team of 52+ member firms and 3,400+ cyber professionals who all apply their collective experience to deliver the highest quality results for our clients.

Working within the EMA Region will allow you to engage in meaningful cross-country collaboration and have the opportunity to impact cyber security on a global scale. Working across diverse cultures and markets, you'll help protect and empower clients with cutting-edge solutions, making a real difference in the fight against cyber threats. This role offers a unique chance to grow your expertise in a supportive, collaborative environment while contributing to the security of clients within Ireland and the EMA region.

Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career: All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

Discounted health insurance The purchase of additional annual leave Frequent social events to help you build your network Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months. Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning. Career progression When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

In addition to this, we are the only one of the Big Four firms to announce promotions four times per year, giving you frequent opportunities for progression throughout your career with us.

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