Incident Responder – Cyber Security

Our incident responders support clients during cyber-attacks by identifying root causes and structuring incident response activities such that clients can effectively return to normal business operations and improve cyber resilience against future attacks.

Zurich
As soon as possible
100 %

Your contribution to KPMG

  • Perform technical analysis to support incident response investigations.
  • Identify attacker tools, tactics and procedures that can be applied as indicators of compromises in the investigation.
  • Coordinate remediation and recovery activities with clients' IT teams in response to cyber-attacks.
  • Perform proactive security assessments to improve clients' cyber detection and incident response capabilities.
  • Create reports on the analyses performed and present the results to our clients
  • Keep yourself and the colleagues informed on the current threat situation
  • Support our on-call organization and perform emergency operations
  • Develop internal tools and methodologies incorporating the latest findings.

This is what makes you successful

  • Degree in information technology or computer science
  • Strong understanding of computer networks, operating systems, databases, communication protocols and tools.
  • 2-3 years of experience in a technical role, ideally in incident response or crisis management, digital forensics, security testing or corporate system administration - in a consulting environment
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and investigative findings to non-technical audiences
  • Ability to create structured reports and describe technical details in a concise and understandable way.
  • Desire to read up and gain knowledge on new technologies and related threats.
  • Effective collaboration with other team members Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal), German and other languages are a plus

Meet the team: Cyber & Digital Risk IMC

Your benefits

We offer a range of generous benefits designed to help you thrive with us and benefit for life. Discover them below.

  • Your personal skillset

    From digital learning to external programs, personal development comes in many shapes and forms at KPMG. Share our passion for learning and cultivate future and digital skills that will last a lifetime. Even better: benefit from our contribution to the cost of qualifying in your field.

    Your personal skillset
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

    KPMG offers a dynamic work environment for “Consultepreneurs” – people who blend the cleverness of consultants with the agility of entrepreneurs. They’re the best of both worlds. Dare to get involved, spread your wings and let your entrepreneurial spirit soar.

    Entrepreneurial spirit
  • Hybrid working

    We offer you a blend of working from home and at the office, allowing them a high degree of flexibility. You can agree on your individual work model with your Manager.

    Hybrid working
  • Pension scheme

    We offer you above-average benefits for building up a sound retirement pension.

    Pension scheme

Are you interested?

KPMG as an employer

You'll be working closely with colleagues who are top experts in Cyber Security – you'll learn from them, but they expect also to learn from you. Willingness to set your footprints and become an appreciated trusted advisor for your clients, but also within the team. You'll have the opportunity to take responsibility of strategic projects and act as part of our growing team. You'll be actively supported in your further development and can benefit from a comprehensive range of trainings at our Cyber Academy.

KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand. Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients. At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.

Do you have any questions?

Rebecca Werner

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