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KPMG Cyber
KPMG has been acknowledged by Forrester as a leader in the provision of cybersecurity consultancy. We are investing in building our cyber consulting team to meet a growing demand and provide a comprehensive range of services to many of the largest companies in the world.
We help our clients protect, detect and respond to complex cyber threats; helping them understand the cyber threat landscape, make sensible decisions on investment priorities, and build out the specialist capabilities they need to counter financial crime and other threats.
We believe that cyber security is about helping our clients to harness business opportunities safely and securely. For us, cyber security isn’t just a technical issue, but one that engages the whole business and focuses on a holistic approach to understanding and mitigating the risk.
Our team works closely with KPMG’s broader advisory practice to link cyber security to IT transformation and operational resilience.
The Role
You will be an Assistant Manager/Security Architect within the Cyber transformation team helping to deliver high-quality advice to clients.
You should expect to be involved in a wide range of challenging engagements helping our clients to understand how to harness digital opportunities safely and securely. As a Security Architect you will be advising clients on managing security risks in traditional and hyper-virtualized or cloud environments; assessing and advising on security architectures; delivering automation of security controls and risk reporting; implementing and integrating security into digital customer journeys.
Our clients are under regulatory scrutiny but are also continually battling to match a rapidly changing cyber threat landscape while harnessing the opportunities offered by digital services. We expect you to understand the world of our clients, the complexities of modern technologies, and to be able to translate complex cybersecurity issues into straightforward, credible, jargon-free advice to our clients; while making sure we can deliver the support they require.
If you can help our clients seize the opportunity offered by the digital world, and do so in a secure way, then you are the type of person we are looking for.
Responsibilities
Delivery of client engagements to ensure quality and value to our clients by:
- Understanding their business challenges and the threats they face
- Helping them navigate the increasingly complex cybersecurity regulatory environment
- Advising on digital and technical aspects of cyber security governance, frameworks, and operating models
- Helping them optimize their approach to digital and technical cyber security controls and risk management
- Using security architecture in defining security transformation
- Linking cyber security to other consultancy offerings on risk management, resilience and IT transformation to provide holistic support to our clients
- Delivering small-/medium-sized engagements and participate as team member in large-scale engagements
- Developing an understanding of KPMG’s broader offerings to enable identification of business opportunities
- Supporting with presales and business development activities
- Developing constructive client relationships, both inside and outside of KPMG
- Building out and maintaining a professional network
- Being a trusted advisor and a role model for quality and risk management practices
- Upholding KPMG’s values by acting with integrity
Track record within the industry showing an understanding of the business, threat and regulatory issues faced by clients (essential)
- Proven experience of understanding and managing aspects of cyber risk, including the assessment, analysis and reporting of cyber risk in a business context
- Proven knowledge and experience in delivering one of more of the following areas: security architecture (enterprise architecture, infrastructure, or application architecture), cloud security (assessments, privacy and regulatory risks, security frameworks and controls), DevSecOps methodology and tools, Security Configuration assessments, Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts, security operations designs, etc.
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- Proven experience in defining and/or implementing security controls across multiple layers of the IT architecture stack
- Proven experience in delivering cybersecurity services in a commercial environment
- Proven experience in delivering security in one or more of the following cloud service provider environments: Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
- Proven ability to deliver work at sustained levels of high intensity, and inspire drive and resilience in others
- Proven ability to analyze problems, identify core issues and recommend appropriate solutions
- Degree level qualified
- Cloud certifications (e.g. MS Azure and AWS Certification, etc.)
- Recognized cyber security qualifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, etc.), or comparable experience
- Recognized architecture qualifications (e.g., SABSA, TOGAF, etc.) (preferable)
- Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
- Ability to interact with organizations at a senior level
Skills
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About Company
KPMG India Careers 2025 – Overview
KPMG is one of the Big Four professional services firms, operating in over 140 countries with a global workforce of more than 270,000 professionals. In India, KPMG was established in 1993 and operates through KPMG Assurance and Consulting Services LLP and KPMG Global Services (KGS).
With offices in Mumbai, Gurugram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Kolkata, and other key cities, KPMG India serves clients across financial services, technology, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, consumer, and public sector industries.
The firm is known for combining deep industry expertise with technology‑driven solutions, and for its strong presence in both domestic consulting and global delivery through KGS.
KPMG is an initialism. It stands for the names of the four founding members of the firms that merged to create the company.
- K stands for Piet Klynveld
- P stands for William Barclay Peat
- M stands for James Marwick
- G stands for Reinhard Goerdeler
Business Model
KPMG operates as a service‑based B2B professional services firm, generating revenue through audit & assurance, tax & legal, advisory, and risk consulting.
Its model blends:
- Sector‑specific expertise with digital transformation capabilities
- Long‑term client relationships built on trust and recurring engagements
- Global delivery hubs in India supporting both domestic and international clients
KPMG India’s strategic priorities include:
- Expanding digital, ESG, and cyber service lines
- Strengthening AI‑enabled audit and analytics
- Growing KGS as a global delivery powerhouse
- Investing in talent development and diversity initiatives
Recent Wins & Recognition
- Launched the KPMG AI Innovation Hub in Bengaluru to accelerate AI‑driven business solutions (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-launches-ai-innovation-hub.html).
- Advised on a $1.2 billion renewable energy M&A deal in India, one of the largest in the sector (https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/energy/power/kpmg-advises-on-renewable-energy-mega-deal/articleshow/).
- Recognised as a Leader in Cybersecurity Consulting in the 2025 IDC MarketScape report (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-named-leader-in-cybersecurity.html).
- Partnered with a leading Indian bank to implement AI‑driven fraud detection systems (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-and-bank-ai-fraud-detection.html).
- Awarded Best Employer for Women 2025 by Working Mother & Avtar (https://home.kpmg/in/en/home/media/press-releases/2025/kpmg-best-employer-for-women.html).
Culture & Values
KPMG’s culture is anchored in its Values for the Future:
- Integrity
- Excellence
- Courage
- Together
- For Better
The firm promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, offers global mobility opportunities, and invests heavily in continuous learning through KPMG Business School and digital learning platforms.
Client‑Facing Businesses
Audit & Assurance
What it is – Independent audit and assurance services to enhance trust in financial reporting. Careers in India include:
- Statutory Audit – Auditing financial statements for listed and unlisted companies.
- Risk Assurance – Internal controls, IT audit, and process assurance.
- Accounting Advisory – Guidance on IFRS, Ind AS, and complex accounting issues.
- ESG Assurance – Verification of sustainability and climate disclosures.
Advisory (Consulting)
What it is – Strategic, operational, and technology consulting to drive transformation. In India, career opportunities span:
- Management Consulting – Strategy, operations, and organisational transformation.
- Deal Advisory – M&A, valuations, due diligence, and restructuring.
- Technology Consulting – Cloud, ERP, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
- People & Change – Workforce strategy, change management, and HR transformation.
Tax & Legal
What it is – Comprehensive tax, legal, and regulatory services. In India, career paths include:
- Corporate & International Tax – Direct tax compliance and structuring.
- Indirect Tax – GST, customs, and trade advisory.
- Transfer Pricing – Planning, documentation, and dispute resolution.
- Legal Services – Corporate law, regulatory compliance, and contract advisory.
Risk Consulting
What it is – Helping organisations identify, manage, and mitigate risk. Careers in India include:
- Financial Risk Management – Credit, market, and liquidity risk.
- Operational Risk – Process, supply chain, and resilience.
- Cyber Risk – Cybersecurity strategy, operations, and incident response.
- Regulatory Risk – Compliance and governance advisory.
KPMG Global Services (KGS)
What it is – KPMG’s global delivery hub based in India, supporting member firms worldwide. Careers in India include:
- Audit Support – Data analytics, documentation, and testing.
- Advisory Support – Research, modelling, and project management.
- Tax Support – Compliance, reporting, and advisory assistance.
Important dates & deadlines?
Application Deadline
07 Apr 24, 03:49 PM IST
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