Associate, OT Cybersecurity

KPMGabout 1 year ago
Austin, Texas, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

KPMG Advisory practice is our fastest growing practice, driven by tremendous client demand. In an ever-changing market, our professionals thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture where they grow both professionally and personally. If you're seeking a firm that values your whole self, offers impactful opportunities, and invests in continuous career development, consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking an Associate, OT Cybersecurity to join our Advisory Services practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct OT cybersecurity assessments (e.g., IEC 62443) and cyber maturity assessments (e.g., NIST CSF 2.0) across industries, providing insights and actionable mitigation for identified issues.
  • Identify and articulate potential OT risks, associated impacts, and recommendations for effective risk mitigation.
  • Develop security strategies for OT environments, including industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems.
  • Analyze OT network and system architectures, network traffic, and logs, and support the design of OT security controls.
  • Develop policies, plans, and procedures ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Design OT cyber solutions and support implementations of network segmentation strategies, remote/local access controls, and advanced intrusion detection/prevention systems.
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum one year of recent experience with information security or in a technology-related field.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent professional experience.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, team building, mentoring, and leadership skills, with proven ability to gain the confidence and respect of senior executives.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, grasp new technology rapidly, and contribute at a high pace.
  • Willingness and ability to travel as necessary.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive Compensation & Benefits Package: Includes a variety of medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance plans, alongside a 401(k) plan and personal well-being benefits.
  • Competitive Pay: For example, the California Salary Range is $72,600 - $112,200. Additional salary details by location are available via the provided KPMG link.
  • Paid Time Off & Holidays: Eligible employees receive Personal Time Off, plus additional breaks and an annual calendar of observed holidays.

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected category.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis, so candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously. Please note that for Los Angeles County applicants, criminal history may be considered in relation to key job duties.

Required Skills

ICS/SCADA Security
Cyber Maturity Assessments
Intrusion Detection
Policy Development
IEC 62443
Risk Identification
Team Collaboration
NIST CSF 2.0
Network Traffic Analysis
OT Cyber Assessments