Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director in Cyber Architecture and Engineering to lead security strategy and operations within their Enterprise Security Services. This remote role requires extensive experience in security architecture, particularly with Google Cloud Platform, and offers a comprehensive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in security project management.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years' experience in security architecture, focusing on GCP.
• Experience leading security projects and teams.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Incident response

Threat hunting

Forensic analysis

Security monitoring

Automation

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP certification

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification

Job description

Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services for organizations across key industries. Our growth is driven by delivering tangible results for our clients and supported by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, rewards innovation, and supports communities. We are ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360, and others.

KPMG is seeking an Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This is a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security strategy, leveraging extensive knowledge of IT security and architecture to create and implement comprehensive security measures aligned with firm goals and emerging threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response by providing expert knowledge in activities such as incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; review security configurations and ensure robust security monitoring.
3. Oversee the integration of GCP and Workbench security tools, automations, and processes to establish a unified security monitoring and response system.
4. Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity practices and technologies; promote skills development through mentoring and knowledge-sharing sessions; provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response with GCP.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to enhance security monitoring and response efficiency; document processes via playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategic alignment; foster collaboration and standardization across technology groups.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of eight years' recent experience in security architecture, with a focus on GCP and security tooling integration; deep technical expertise across multiple domains including incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are advantageous.
3. Experience leading security projects and teams; familiarity with security standards (NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA).
4. Ability to influence in a matrixed environment; skilled in resource, project, and budget planning.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; capable of leading strategic initiatives.
6. Ability to develop high-performance teams and interface at all organizational levels.
7. Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future; no visa sponsorship available.

KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges are posted on our website and vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws. No phone inquiries or agency submissions accepted.