Junior Cyber Analyst (Joburg and Capetown) at KPMG South Africa

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• KPMG is currently seeking an Analyst to join our Cyber Security consulting and technology assurance practice. Cyber Security is a part of wider Technology Assurance practice.
• The cyber security analyst is responsible for assisting with scoping, planning and executing Cyber Security internal audit and consulting reviews for a variety of complex client environments.
• Experience in performing IT/ Cyber Security reviews at internal audit and advisory clients are advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Applying appropriate methodologies and skills to test general IT and cyber security controls in order to execute on a variety of cyber security related engagements
• Research and apply leading practices to aid clients in mitigating emerging cyber security risks
• Document working papers and reports in line with expected quality requirements
• Adherence to firm and professional risk and engagement management processes
• Develop internal and external client relationships.
• Client liaison and problem solving.
• Ability to identify and convert potential business development / sales opportunities.
• Reporting of findings to key stakeholders, as well as investigating mitigating controls and procedures for control deficiencies.

Skills and attributes required for the role:

Skills:

• Ability to collaborate, learn and work with cross functional teams.
• Time management, discipline, accountability, self-motivation and eagerness are vital skills
• Ability to build sound internal and external relationships
• Enquiring mind and maintaining professional scepticism
• Analytical, stable and logical thinker
• Excellent client relationship development skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in documentation, report writing and documentation, including self-review.
• Ability to identify potential business development / sales opportunities.
• Ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority.
• Strong administration, troubleshooting, prioritisation, and organizational skills and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

Personal attributes:

• Good communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Team player
• Ability to adapt, multi-task and work on multiple engagement simultaneously.
• Ability to work under pressure while still delivering high quality work.
• Social skills, willingness and experience in being a team player and dealing with people from a various backgrounds and areas across the company, but also possess the ability to work independently

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• IT or Cyber Security-related Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience.
• One to three years of Cyber Security Audit and Consulting experience is advantageous.
• Industry certification highly desirable (CEH, PenTest+, Security+, etc)
• Experience with technical and governance aspects of Cyber Security
• Familiarity with leading cyber security-related frameworks and standards (ISO, NIST, ISF, etc) – as well as the practical application thereof.
• Experience in business development including proposal writing, budgeting etc
• Experience with Operation Technology (OT) cyber security advantageous.