IT Security Officer (KPMG CARICOM)

The successful candidate will support the Infrastructure Manager & CSL (Country Security Liaison) in managing and overseeing identified aspects of information technology risks and security within Caricom.

KPMG in Caricom is a member firm of KPMG International, and is comprised of offices in Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean operating as one integrated business.

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG firms operate in 142 countries and territories with more than 275,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world.

KPMG in Caricom is seeking to hire a talented, highly motivated IT Security Officer to join our growing IT Services department in Kingston, Jamaica. 

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Job Purpose:

The successful candidate will support the Infrastructure Manager & CSL (Country Security Liaison) in managing and overseeing identified aspects of information technology risks and security within Caricom. Based on the nature of our business the IT Security Officer will/may be required to work outside of normal business hours when required to monitor/address security incidents as they arise.

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Roles and Responsibilities:

• Triage, assign and respond to security incidents within the required SLAs  
• Ensure all responses to security incidents include the proper RCA and documentation  
• Updating incident management/response documentation as directed  
• Support on-going user awareness and compliance with security policies 
• Perform reviews of installed software in accordance with KPMG’s policies. 
• Support the Infrastructure team with maintaining security compliance 
• Provide support to the infrastructure team as directed by the infrastructure manager. 
• Keep up-to-date with current IT security issues and trends  

Qualifications:

• BSc. in Computer Science
• ​3 years of experience in IT

Requirements:

• Previous IT experience working with end-users and addressing security issues/incidents. 
• ​CompTIA Security Plus certification would be an asset.  
• ​General understanding of network security appliances and endpoint security applications 
• ​Understanding of networks, file servers and wireless technology; previous exposure to the Windows networking environment.  
• ​Strong interest in IT security, organized and methodical, with exceptional attention to detail and ability to analyze and interpret information quickly and accurately. 

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Skills:

• Able to communicate effectively with non-technical staff and with members of interdisciplinary teams. 
• ​Excellent oral and written communication skills; able to clearly communicate issues and solutions to all levels, on both a formal and informal basis.  
• ​Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity. 
• ​Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse group of clients/colleagues.  
• ​Highly motivated, committed self-starter who can prioritize work, multi-task and cope with changing priorities.  

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​We thank all interested applicants however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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