Information Security Automation Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; 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. In this role, you will develop and maintain automation tasks and API integrations, ensuring robust security for clients. You'll collaborate with various stakeholders, manage system documentation, and provide user training. This position offers the chance to work in a flexible environment, contributing to innovative security solutions that protect against cyber threats. If you're passionate about technology and security, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work options

Part-time options

Office work flexibility

Qualifications

• Intermediate to advanced software development skills required.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and system integration is essential.
• Knowledge of Automation and Workflow is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SOAR playbooks and API integrations.
• Coordinate with vendors and stakeholders for project setup.
• Monitor systems and prepare status reports.

Skills

Software Development

RESTful APIs

Communication Skills

Documentation

Cyber Security

Automation

System Integration

Data Querying

Education

Information Security Qualification (CompTIA, CISSP, etc.)

Tools

Azure Sentinel

XSOAR

Azure Logic Apps

O365

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. We've supported 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 more crucial than ever 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 principles of 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 for us as we continue to drive technology excellence at the heart of Collective Strategy v3.0, and our GT&K colleagues all play a pivotal role in making this a success.

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?

1. 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.
2. Coordinate with various vendors, other KPMG teams, and business stakeholders on work related to design and setup activities at different stages of a technical project.
3. Compile and maintain the necessary documentation of all system designs, builds, and modifications.
4. Responsible for coordination and delivery of user training and training materials.
5. Monitor systems, identify/resolve issues, and prepare status reviews and reports.
6. Manage support cases to ensure issues are recorded, tracked, resolved, and follow-ups are completed in a timely manner.

What will you need to do it?

• Intermediate to advanced software development/programming skills.
• An Information or Cyber Security qualification is preferred but not essential: 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.
• Preferred experience working with vendors and solution providers.
• Proficiency in programming using modern programming languages.
• Experience with system integration using RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of Automation, Workflow, Orchestration, BPM.
• Ability to query large datasets.
• Experience working in an operational environment with strict SLAs.

Skills we’d love to see / Amazing Extras:

• Experience in a Security Operations environment.
• Knowledge of 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:

• Glasgow
• Leeds
• London Canary Wharf
• Manchester

With 20 sites across the UK, we offer flexible working arrangements, including office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part-time options. Please discuss your needs with our team.

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