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Cyber Defense Manager

On-site in Amstelveen·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 11 Nov)

KPMG Netherlands

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Our summary

Salary: €5,000 - €6,250 a month
Work mode: On-site, Amstelveen
Contract: Full-time
Languages: Dutch
Experience: 6+ years

Skills

Nice to have

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Requirements

What we're looking for

A completed education in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, or a similar field.
At least six years of experience in security consultancy, Cyber Defense, security operations, or technology risk. Experience in critical infrastructure, government, or large enterprise environments is a plus.
Broad knowledge of multiple Cyber Defense domains, such as detection, threat and vulnerability management, incident management, cloud security, and cyber resilience. Experience with Microsoft Security (such as Sentinel) or other SIEM, SOAR, or XDR platforms is a plus.
Demonstrable commercial experience: you have built client relationships and contributed to proposals, tenders, or business development.
Experience leading client assignments and multidisciplinary teams, including planning, budget, and delivery.
Strong communication skills and excellent command of Dutch and English.
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or GIAC are a plus.

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, as well as access to coaching, health, and vitality programs
'Together' is one of our core values. Therefore, you can count on various social activities such as team outings, drinks, and events together with your colleagues

The role

Do you help organizations stay one step ahead of cyber threats at all times?

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 deep 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 finds just as much enjoyment in working with people, spotting (commercial) opportunities, developing new ideas, and building a growing practice together.

What you'll do

Your role has two sides that are equally important: winning assignments together with your team and ensuring they succeed. Specifically, this means:

Recognizing client needs and converting them into new opportunities together with partners, directors, and fellow managers.
Taking a leading role in proposals, pitches, and tenders, from the first conversation to the signed assignment.
Being the central point of contact for clients and building trust-based relationships with CISOs and other security leaders.
Leading assessments, improvement programs, and Cyber Defense transformations, with responsibility for scope, quality, budget, and delivery.
Leading workshops and discussions with technical teams and management, and translating complex issues into clear advice.
Designing and implementing improvements together with the team, from target operating models to transformation roadmaps.
Managing multidisciplinary teams and coaching colleagues, reviewing their work, and helping them grow.
Thinking along about the further development of our Cyber Defense services, based on what customers need and what is happening in the market.