Manager, Security Assessment - Remote

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Security Assessment to join our Digital Nexus Technology organization. This is a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with IT and other representatives of assigned business functions to ensure that project pipelines are understood and that project priorities are reflected in IT Risk & Security's resource planning
• Function as a subject matter expert in several IT security domains including but not limited to access control, cryptography, and monitoring
• Continuously improve the security aspects of operating processes; perform information security risk assessments of technology enabled projects
• Manage activities including vendor reviews, security requirement definition, facilitation of security testing and management of residual risk
• Advise and assist project teams regarding compensating control alternatives where security requirements cannot be met
• Act as the primary point of contact between IT project teams and IT Security groups to ensure that appropriate security resources are scheduled, and that security-related project objectives and timelines are met

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience performing IT security risk assessments, Information Security and Third-Party Security Assessments
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required; CISSP Certification is required
• Understanding of security principles, IT security controls and related technologies and products
• Strong verbal/written communication, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority; ability to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high-performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork
• Exceptional trouble-shooting and organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; ability to participate in resource planning processes based on defined organizational plans

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