CyberArk Administrator

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The Senior Security Analyst & CyberArk Administrator, a part of the Digital Security Group, is primarily responsible for administration and maintenance of the CyberArk platform and the privileged access process. The Analyst will perform Information Security related tasks as well.

The role requires an in-depth understanding of the CyberArk suite of applications, Information Security practices as well as a good understanding of privileged access review processes.  The candidate must have a proactive and collaborative approach, bringing solutions to the table, exhibit flexibility and dedication. Candidate needs to have excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with technical and non-technical individuals across functions and levels.

The Senior Security Analyst will be responsible for administrating, maintaining, monitoring, and upgrading of the KPMG CyberArk infrastructure, and helping to improve the implementation of those systems. A flexible and solution-oriented mindset is required to facilitate business requirements and adequately protect the Firm.

• Daily maintenance of the CyberArk infrastructure, upgrades, deployment, and integration of new modules/products/features
• Operational product deployment, implementation, and technical issue resolution
• Engage with business contacts and IT to identify sensitive accounts which require onboarding, monitoring, and alerting
• Implementation of automated processes such as local password rotation and service account management
• Develop standard operating procedures, frameworks, and document processes
• Perform quarterly privileged access reviews
• Interpret and summarize technical information for presentation to non-technical business contacts
• Develop and improve processes and procedures for credential protection
• Generate monthly/quarterly reports and create dashboards for leadership
• Perform assessments of current security technology and authentication systems, evaluate against KPMG Security Policies, and other relevant regulations/best practice controls pertaining to the protection of corporate information assets with respect to security and privacy
• Advance IT Security policies, standards, and procedures in conjunction with the application and technology teams responsible for the day-to-day systems configuration and operation
• Onboarding and offboarding of users, accounts, and keys
• Assess and review new and existing technology infrastructure to identify key risk areas, and ensure adequate levels of controls are in place to address those risks, develop risk mitigation techniques/plans and processes to ensure that all reviews are actionable by system managers and the operations staff
• Work closely with ITS, Business and Global teams to gather requirements and enhance security
• Assist with operational tickets, incident response, project activities and ad-hoc requests

Position may require on-call and after-hours work, as needed to support KPMG business needs

• Associate’s degree or higher in a related field
• 3+ years in systems security with certification, maintenance and use of security products in a distributed enterprise environment.
• 2+ years’ strong working experience with CyberArk core applications
• Experience and detailed knowledge in the following areas:
• PAM, PIM, AIM
• Privileged Session Manager
• DNA
• CPM, PVWA,
• Vault Administration
• Disaster Recovery
• Experience in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience in PowerShell scripting
• Experience with network applications, such as Firewall Security and Virtual Private Networking.
• Knowledge of Azure and AWS
• Understanding of frameworks such as NIST, ISO, and/or CIS
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and ambitious with the ability to solve problems in a complex and fast paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English speaking provinces while at KPMG.

KPMG BC Region Pay Range Information   

The expected base salary range for this position is $73,000 to $109,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program. 

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KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.