Consulting, Cyber, Graduate Associate 2025
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Job Description
Consulting – Cyber Security Specialist (Graduate Associate)
Are you passionate about cybersecurity and ready to tackle a variety of challenges in a dynamic, collaborative environment? We are seeking skilled and adaptable Cyber Security Specialists who are graduating in 2025 or have graduated for less than a year, to join us as graduate associates.
In this position, you will play a key role in enhancing and maintaining our clients’ cybersecurity posture by protecting their IT infrastructure, networks, and data.
This role offers the opportunity to work across various cybersecurity pillars, working as a part of different teams to identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and respond to incidents. The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced setting, be able to adapt quickly to changing security needs, and contribute to a wide range of Cyber Security projects.
What You’ll Do:
In the first two years, you will have the chance to work on projects covering multiple facets of cybersecurity, expanding your expertise and gaining experience in different service lines, including:
Cyber Strategy & Governance
KPMG Cyber Strategy and Governance professionals provide advice to CEOs, CISOs and CIOs on how to better manage their cyber security by designing and defining Cyber Organisation Structures, and Security Strategy, to combine people, processes and technology tools.
Cyber Defence
KPMG Cyber Defence covers vulnerability assessment, application and network penetration testing, wireless security, mobile security, and system security testing, so as to identify blind spots our clients’ cyber defences and provide an in-depth assessment of previously overlooked weaknesses.
Cyber Transformation
KPMG Cyber Transformation Service professionals help organizations automate their cyber business processes. They customize tech solutions to meet specific needs of each client, and work to implement solutions which are efficient and effective.
Cyber Response
KPMG Cyber Response professionals work at the forefront of major cyber-attacks. As the “First Responders” to major cyber emergencies, we help clients who have experienced a cyber security incident such as ransomware, business e-mail compromise or other kinds of network intrusion. We investigate the root cause of the incident, assess the extent of the breach and help clients to recover from the incident. Our job is done only after all intruders are expelled and practical recommendations are provided to our clients on how to prevent further incidents.
Cyber Operational Technology (OT)
KPMG Cyber OT security professionals service the Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors, covering technology transformation, security assessments/testing and cyber incident response.
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Requirements:
• Passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute to a fast-evolving field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team across different projects and cybersecurity service lines
• A desire to learn and share knowledge with clients and colleagues
• Relevant work experience (internships, leadership positions in clubs/associations, or part-time jobs) will be considered positively
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
• A degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or Business is advantageous
• Strong understanding of business and IT challenges with a process-oriented mindset
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages is a plus
• Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to adapt to new challenges
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At KPMG in Singapore we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, gender identity or expression, colour, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or other non-merit factors. We celebrate the different talents that our people bring and support every staff member in their journey to achieve personal and professional growth. One of the ways we do this is through Take Charge: Flexi-work, our flexible working framework which enables agile and innovative teams to help deliver our business goals.