Manager Security à United States

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.

We are a global leader in Managed Detection and Response (MDR) , providing monitoring and incident response services for an international clientele. As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Security Automation Specialist who is dedicated to cybersecurity and automation, with a strong background in software development.

You will play a key role in enhancing our security products, ensuring effective system integration, and contributing to the automation of our processes.

What you will do

• Develop and optimize our internal security products to improve incident detection and response capabilities;
• Design, implement, and maintain automated workflows to streamline SOC processes;
• Collaborate with SOC teams and other stakeholders to identify priority use cases and adapt automation accordingly;
• Integrate various security tools and external APIs into existing security systems;
• Maintain and develop Python code for automation and backend integrations;
• Configure REST API calls to third-party services;
• Ensure comprehensive and accurate documentation of the automation development;
• Perform technology watch activities to identify new optimization opportunities.

What you bring to the role

• Proficiency in Windows and Linux environments ;
• Excellent understanding of networks (firewall, TCP / IP, etc.);
• Experience with servers and authentication systems;
• Practical experience in a SOC (an asset);
• Knowledge in Red Team and Threat Hunting (an asset);
• SOAR implementation, optimization, and management (an asset) ;
• SIEM configuration and integration with SOAR. (an asset) ;
• Proficiency in Python and object-oriented programming ;
• Experience with REST APIs and their integration into automated systems ;
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI / CD) ;
• Knowledge of AWS (Lambda, Step Functions, RDS / PostgreSQL, S3, etc.) ;
• Experience with test automation (unit and integration) ;
• Be able to communicate effectively in English and French in order to respond to all of our customers from Quebec and Ontario

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.

Security Specialist • Quebec City, Quebec, Canada