Manager, Information Security Automation Specialist, Global Technology & Knowledge

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Security Automation Specialist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your programming skills in Python or JavaScript to enhance security monitoring platforms, including Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender. You will be responsible for the installation, management, and support of critical security tools, ensuring operational excellence and adherence to strict SLAs. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the organization's security posture. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with programming languages like Python or JavaScript.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and documentation of processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop SOAR Playbooks and new API integrations for security platforms.
• Manage installation and support of GSOC tools across environments.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Documentation Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Information or Cyber Security qualification

Tools

Microsoft Azure Sentinel

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

The purpose of the Information Security Automation Specialist role is to ensure sound delivery of technical projects, systems, and services for the GSOC.

The Information Security Automation Specialist will be responsible for customization, maintenance and support of various security monitoring platforms and provide a mixture of project delivery, system integration, maintenance, and support around the GSOC platforms including Microsoft Azure Sentinel and Microsoft Defender security suite.

This role will be part of a team working in a fast-paced environment driving performance, reliability and supporting the GSOC tools and infrastructure hosted on Physical and Cloud platforms delivering SOC services.

What you will do

• SOAR Playbook Development, Programming new API Integrations, developing new automation tasks and maintenance.
• Responsible for installation, management, maintenance, and support of GSOC tools hosted on multiple environments including physical Data Centres, Azure public cloud and O365.
• Co-ordinate with various vendors, other KPMG teams and business stakeholders on work related to design and setup activities at different stages of a technical project.
• Compile and maintain the necessary documentation of all system designs, builds and modifications.
• Monitor systems, identify/resolve issues, prepare status reviews and reports.
• Manage support cases to ensure issues are recorded, tracked, resolved, and follow-ups are done in a timely manner.

What you bring to the role

• Must have minimum 4+ years hands on experience with modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or similar.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in computer science/engineering/numerical field or equivalent professional experience.
• An Information or Cyber Security qualification is preferred but not essential: CompTIA, CISSP, CISSM, CISMP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent.
• Must have experience with RESTful APIs, including development.
• Must be able to document processes and procedures to a professional level.
• Working in an operational role with strict SLAs.

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.