Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering, focusing on developing security strategies for Google Cloud Platform. This role involves managing security operations, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in security architecture and a strong background in incident response and threat management.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in security architecture, preferably with GCP.
• Experience leading IT security resources/projects.
• Familiarity with security standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Forensic Analysis

Security Monitoring

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CISSP Certification

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

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 in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and supported by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, rewards innovation, and supports communities. We are often ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360, and others. If you're passionate about your future, join our team.

KPMG is currently 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; utilize extensive IT security and architecture knowledge to create and implement comprehensive security strategies for GCP and workbench, ensuring alignment with firm goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response by providing expertise in GCP, including incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; identify insecure configurations, review security changes, and ensure strong security monitoring.
3. Oversee the integration of GCP and Workbench security tooling, automations, and processes to create a unified security monitoring and response system.
4. Stay updated with the latest cybersecurity practices and technologies; promote skills development within the security team through mentoring and knowledge-sharing; 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 in playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment; encourage collaboration and standardization, serving as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture, preferably with 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 preferred.
3. Experience leading IT security resources/projects; familiarity with security standards and regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Ability to influence without authority, develop resource and project plans, and manage budgets.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; capable of leading a customer-service-driven environment.
6. Ability to foster high-performance teams and interface across organizational levels; participate in resource planning and influence priorities.
7. Must be 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 vary by location and are based on skills, experience, and market factors. For salary ranges outside CA, see this link. The California salary range is $139,000 - $297,000.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. No phone calls or agencies, please.

Note: This position does not currently require vaccination or testing for COVID-19 unless mandated by law or client requirements. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as recruiting is ongoing.