Senior Consultant - Cloud Security

Job summary

The Senior Consultant will design, implement, and maintain advanced security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel for cloud and hybrid environments. They will act as a strategic advisor to guide clients through security transformations while automating incident responses and optimizing detection models.

Job details

Overview At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference. As a Senior Cloud Security Advisor specializing in Microsoft Sentinel, the incumbent will be the cornerstone of the design, implementation, optimization, and maintenance of advanced security solutions based on Microsoft Sentinel for our clients. You will act as a technical expert and strategic advisor, ensuring the protection of their cloud and hybrid environments against emerging cyber threats. This role will be crucial in guiding customers through their security transformation journey, ensuring that solutions are aligned with their business objectives and industry best practices. What you will do Design and deploy Microsoft Sentinel architectures tailored to customer needs; Integrate various data sources (cloud, on-premises, third-party) for unified visibility; Configure analysis rules, connectors, detection models, and watch lists; Optimize performance and reduce false positives by adjusting rules; Automate incident responses with Playbooks (Azure Logic Apps); Develop scripts (PowerShell, KQL, Python) to automate and validate security; Collaborate with internal and customer teams, lead workshops, and write reports; Act as the main point of contact for Sentinel projects What you bring to the role Degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience); 3 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, including 3+ years in cloud/Microsoft Azure security; Experience in SIEM/SOAR implementation, SOC operations, incident response; Experience in professional services: customer relations, workshops, documentation, presentations; Advanced expertise in Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR, KQL, UEBA, playbooks, threat hunting); Proficiency in Microsoft Azure security: Defender, Azure AD/Entra ID, IAM, NSG, Azure Policy; Strong skills in KQL, PowerShell, and Python for automation and analysis; Good understanding of cloud architectures (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and hybrid/multi-cloud environments; Knowledge of networking (TCP/IP, VPN, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR) and cybersecurity standards (ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR); Autonomy, proactivity, and ability to manage multiple projects; Excellent written and oral communication skills Microsoft AZ-500, SC-200, SC-100 certifications (an asset); Cybersecurity certifications: CISSP, CCSP (an asset); Analytical mind, rigor, curiosity, and ability to solve complex problems; Adaptability in a constantly evolving technological environment. Providing you with the support you need to be at your best Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters 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 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. AI Usage We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework. We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.

What you’ll do

The Senior Consultant will design, implement, and maintain advanced security solutions using Microsoft Sentinel for cloud and hybrid environments. They will act as a strategic advisor to guide clients through security transformations while automating incident responses and optimizing detection models.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 to 5 years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on Microsoft Azure and SIEM/SOAR implementations. A degree in computer science or a related field is required, along with proficiency in KQL, PowerShell, and Python.

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Microsoft Sentinel
• Cybersecurity
• SIEM
• SOAR
• Azure Security
• KQL
• PowerShell
• Python
• Incident Response
• Threat Hunting
• Cloud Architecture
• Network Security
• IAM
• Defender
• Consulting
• Risk Management
• Report Writing
• Courage
• Azure Logic Apps
• Azure Active Directory
• Employee Relations
• Endpoint Detection And Response
• Azure Policy
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)
• Multi-Cloud
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Security Solutions
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Complex Problem Solving
• Business Objectives
• Curiosity
• Cyber Threat Hunting
• Adaptability
• Artificial Intelligence
• Automation
• Microsoft Azure
• Customer Relationship Management
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• Software As A Service (SaaS)
• Cloud Computing Architecture
• Cloud Security
• Communication
• Computer Science
• Cyber Security
• Firewall
• Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
• Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
• Cyber Security Standards
• ISO/IEC 27001
• Python (Programming Language)

Job areas

• Technology
• Consulting
• Security & Safety
• Software
• Data & Analytics
• Cloud Security Consultant
• Incident Analyst / Responder
• Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified
• Information Security Analysts