Associate Consultant - Network Security

About KPMG Global Services (KGS)

Established in 2008, KPMG Global Services (KGS) India is a strategic global delivery organization that works with KPMG firms to provide a progressive, scalable and customized approach to business requirements. The KGS India journey has been one of consistent growth, currently operating from eight locations in India — Bengaluru, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kochi, Noida, Kolkata and Pune. KGS provides a range of Advisory, Tax and Audit support services to KPMG firms around the world, offering opportunities everywhere with us to make your mark.

Reflecting a sharp focus on our people, as part of KPMG in India, we are rated among the top 10 Best Companies in India for women and as Champions of Inclusion by Avtar and Seramount. We are also rated as a Gold Employer for our LGBTQ+ inclusive practices and policies by India Workplace Equality Index (IWEI). In addition, we have been ranked as the # 1 employer for women and among the best companies for policies on Diversity and Inclusion, - by ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry of India).

KGS was recognized for the ‘Most Impactful Women Empowerment Initiative (Corporate) for the and Most Impactful Skill Development Programme Initiative of the year during the India Social Impact Awards 2024. We are also a LEED and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System (EMS)) committed to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

The Team

Capability Hubs (CH) is a mature set of cross-functional capabilities that enable the go-to-market agenda, corporate functions and engagement support teams of KPMG firms.

Led by an experienced leadership team across six locations in India (Gurugram, Bengaluru, Kochi, Pune, Hyderabad and Noida) and supported by seasoned professionals with deep domain expertise, CH is dedicated to delivering value and achieving business outcomes.

Working closely with KPMG firms, which leverage our teams for enablement across functions such as Insights & Risk management, Sales Enablement, Digital Experience & Business Services, Technology Services and Transformation, CH forms an integral part of KGS’ strategy to innovate, build, scale and improve profitability.

The Role

The Network Security Operations – Associate is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of network security solutions that protect organizational infrastructure from cyber threats. This entry-level role focuses on assisting senior engineers in deploying and managing security technologies, monitoring network activity, and ensuring compliance with security standards.

Technical Responsibilities

• Assist in configuring and maintaining firewalls, proxies, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and other security appliances.
• Support network monitoring and analysis to detect anomalies and potential threats.
• Help investigate and resolve security incidents under guidance from senior engineers.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of network connectivity and security issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of network security configurations, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in audits and ensure adherence to organizational security standards.
• Collaborate with IT teams to identify opportunities for automation and process optimization.
• Stay updated on emerging security technologies and best practices.

Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and OSI model.
• Strong foundation in network basics for tracing and analyzing traffic flows (e.g., packet capture, routing paths.
• Familiarity with network security tools (firewalls, proxies, VPN).
• Solid knowledge of firewall policies and Access Control Lists (ACLs) for securing network traffic.
• Ability to script or automate tasks using Python, Shell, or similar languages is a plus.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in network security or IT infrastructure is desired

Certifications (Preferred):

• CompTIA Security+, Network+, Cisco CCNA, or similar entry-level certifications