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Cyber Defense Manager

On-site in Amstelveen·Full-time·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

KPMG Netherlands

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Amstelveen
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 6+ years

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A degree in Cyber Security, Information Security, Computer Science, Informatics, or a similar field.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in security consultancy, cybersecurity, Cyber Defense, security operations, or technology risk.
Experience leading client assignments and multidisciplinary teams.
Experience managing project delivery, planning, budgets, and stakeholder expectations.
Commercial sensitivity and demonstrable experience with sales processes: you have previously built relationships with clients, converted opportunities into assignments, and actively contributed to business development, proposals, or tenders.
Strong skills in stakeholder management and communication.
Broad knowledge of multiple Cyber Defense domains, such as:
Security Monitoring & Detection
Threat Management
Vulnerability Management
Security Incident Management
Cloud Security
Security Architecture
Cyber Resilience
AI Security
Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages.
Experience in critical infrastructure, transport, energy, government, or large enterprise environments.
Experience with Microsoft Security, Sentinel, SIEM, SOAR, or XDR platforms.
Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GIAC, Azure Security Engineer, or similar.
Experience leading Cyber Defense transformation programs.
A track record in thought leadership through publications, presentations, conferences, or community initiatives.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary between EUR 3,965 and EUR 6,250
30 vacation days (on a full-time basis) and the possibility to buy more days or sell your vacation days.
A lease car + NS business card or the mobility allowance
A flexible pension without a mandatory personal contribution.
An extensive range of training and education that contributes to your professional and personal development.
Attention to vitality! Exercising at the office in Amstelveen or a discount at a gym near you and access to coaching, health, and vitality programs
'Together' is one of our core values. You can therefore count on various social activities such as team outings, drinks, and events together with your colleagues

The role

Do you help organizations always stay one step ahead of cyber threats?

As a Cyber Defense Manager, you lead client assignments, manage multidisciplinary teams, and work on security monitoring, threat & vulnerability management, incident response, and cyber resilience. You combine in-depth cybersecurity expertise with a pragmatic approach and a sharp commercial instinct. In this way, you help both our clients and our Cyber Defense team progress.

We are looking for someone who draws energy from the technical side of Cyber Defense, but enjoys working with people, spotting (commercial) opportunities, developing new ideas, and building a growing practice together just as much.

What you'll do

You recognize the needs of clients, often before they have even expressed them, and convert them into new opportunities and assignments.
You take the lead in or actively contribute to proposals, pitches, and tenders, from the first conversation to the signed assignment (and delivery thereafter).
You build relationships that go beyond individual projects and see where KPMG can add even more value.
You think along about the further development of our Cyber Defense services, based on what clients need and what is happening in the market.

You lead client assignments

You are the central point of contact for clients and build trust-based relationships with security leaders and other stakeholders.
You lead workshops, assessments, and discussions with technical teams, management, and CISOs.
You dare to challenge clients where necessary and translate complex security issues into clear advice and practical next steps.

Leads Cyber Defense projects to success

You lead assessments, improvement programs, and Cyber Defense transformations.
You help clients improve in areas such as security monitoring, threat management, vulnerability management, incident response, and cyber resilience.
You are responsible for scope, quality, planning, budget, and delivery, while also keeping a sharp eye on the commercial health of your projects.
You design and implement improvements together with our team, from target operating models and technical solutions to concrete transformation roadmaps.
you Lead project teams and coach team members
You manage multidisciplinary teams of consultants and technical specialists.
You coach colleagues, review their work, and help them grow.
You contribute to an environment in which people share knowledge, keep each other sharp, and deliver high-quality work together.