Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG is seeking an Associate Director in Cyber Architecture and Engineering to develop security strategies and oversee GCP security tooling. This remote position requires extensive experience in security architecture and strong leadership skills. The role involves supporting security operations, managing incidents, and promoting best practices in cybersecurity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• At least eight years of recent experience in security architecture.
• Expertise in GCP and security tooling integration.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security architecture

GCP

Security tooling integration

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP certification

Google Cloud Security Engineer certification

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Job description

Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

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Position Overview: KPMG is seeking an Associate Director in Cyber Architecture and Engineering within our Enterprise Security Services organization. This remote role involves developing security strategies, supporting security operations, overseeing GCP security tooling, and leading security initiatives.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security strategy, ensuring alignment with firm goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation.
3. Oversee GCP and Workbench security tooling integration, automations, and processes for unified security monitoring and response.
4. Promote cybersecurity best practices, mentor team members, and provide thought leadership.
5. Drive automation to improve security processes, documenting procedures in playbooks and guides.
6. Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure strategy alignment and standardization.

Qualifications:

1. At least eight years of recent experience in security architecture, with expertise in GCP and security tooling integration.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Cloud Security Engineer are preferred.
3. Experience managing security resources and projects, with knowledge of regulatory standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and develop high-performance teams.
5. Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges vary by location, with a California range of $139,000 - $297,000. For more details, visit this link.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories.