Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Anchorage (AK); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering. This remote role involves developing GCP security strategies, leading incident responses, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security architecture and relevant certifications, contributing to a comprehensive security framework.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of recent experience in security architecture.
• Preferred certifications: CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer.
• Experience with regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage GCP security strategy.
• Support security operations and incident response.
• Oversee integration of GCP and Workbench security tools.

Skills

Security architecture

GCP

Security tooling integration

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP certification

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification

Job description

Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

Join us at KPMG US as an Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering. This role offers a remote work opportunity within our Enterprise Security Services organization.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security strategy, ensuring alignment with the firm's goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation, with a focus on GCP.
3. Oversee integration of GCP and Workbench security tools, automations, and processes to create a unified security monitoring and response system.
4. Stay updated on cybersecurity practices, mentor team members, and lead knowledge-sharing sessions, providing thought leadership in security monitoring with GCP.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to improve security processes, documenting procedures in playbooks and guides.
6. Build relationships with internal teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment and promote collaboration.

Qualifications:

1. At least eight years of recent experience in security architecture, with a focus on GCP and security tooling integration.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are also preferred.
3. Experience leading IT security projects, defining security standards, and understanding regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and leadership skills.
5. Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges are compliant with local regulations and vary by location. We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our hiring process.