Information Security Automation Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Security Automation Specialist to join their dynamic team. This role involves developing innovative automation solutions, managing security tools, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance cybersecurity measures. You'll be part of a forward-thinking organization that values digital transformation and empowers its employees to drive positive change. If you have a passion for technology and cybersecurity, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive environment that prioritizes your growth and success.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Part-time options

Employee training programs

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced programming skills required.
• Knowledge of Automation and Workflow is a plus.
• Experience in Security Operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing SOAR Playbooks and API integrations.
• Managing GSOC tools across various environments.
• Documenting system designs and delivering user training.

Skills

Software Development

Cyber Security

RESTful APIs

Communication Skills

Process Documentation

Data Querying

Automation

Education

Information Security Qualification

Tools

Azure Sentinel

XSOAR

Azure Functions

Unix/Linux

Job description

Job Title/Req Number: Information Security Automation Specialist 106271

Base Location: Anywhere in the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, or Edinburgh, plus a network of 20 offices nationally.

KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us, you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech-enabled solutions for clients, you'll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, supporting the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

Why Join KPMG

The core services provided by Global Technology & Knowledge are crucial to our future, as we enable KPMG’s digital transformation, provide trusted technology services, ensure security across the network, and accelerate our Collective Strategy. Our ways of working are based on customer-centricity, communities of expertise, an optimized delivery model, flexibility, a culture of empowerment, and fulfilling careers. We are organized under five new ‘domains’: Technology Portfolio Delivery, Global Enterprise Technology, Technology Strategy & Blueprint, Global Information Security Group, and Business Operations. This is an exciting time as we continue to drive technology excellence at the heart of Collective Strategy v3.0, with our GT&K colleagues playing a pivotal role.

About this Team

As part of the Global Information Security Group (GISG), the Information Security Services (ISS) team, which includes the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), helps defend KPMG and its clients from cyber-attacks through timely detection, investigation, and remediation of potential threats.

What will you be doing?

• Developing SOAR Playbooks, programming new API integrations, developing new automation tasks, and maintaining existing ones.
• Responsible for installation, management, maintenance, and support of GSOC tools hosted on multiple environments including physical Data Centers, Azure public cloud, and O365.
• Coordinating with vendors, other KPMG teams, and business stakeholders on design and setup activities during various project stages.
• Documenting system designs, builds, and modifications.
• Delivering user training and preparing training materials.
• Monitoring systems, identifying/resolving issues, and preparing status reports.
• Managing support cases to ensure issues are recorded, tracked, resolved, and followed up in a timely manner.

What will you need to do it?

• Intermediate to advanced software development/programming skills.
• An Information or Cyber Security qualification (preferred but not essential): e.g., CompTIA, CISSP, CISSM, CISMP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, including development.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to document processes and procedures professionally.
• Experience working with vendors and solution providers (preferred).
• Proficiency in modern programming languages.
• Disparate systems integration using RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of Automation, Workflow, Orchestration, BPM.
• Ability to query large datasets.
• Experience in operational roles with strict SLAs.

Skills we’d love to see / Amazing Extras:

• Experience in a Security Operations environment (preferred).
• Experience with SIEM solutions, preferably Azure Sentinel.
• Experience with SOAR tools such as XSOAR or Azure Logic Apps with Azure Functions.
• Knowledge of Query Languages, preferably KQL.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and O365 solutions.
• Experience managing Unix/Linux servers.

To discuss this or wider Technology roles, apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and begin your journey with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talent across the UK, with core hubs in:

• Glasgow
• Leeds
• London Canary Wharf
• Manchester

With 20 sites nationwide, we offer flexibility in office work, remote working, flexible hours, and part-time options. Discuss your needs with our team.

Find out more:

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• Technology and Engineering at KPMG
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• KPMG Workability and Disability confidence

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