Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director in Cyber Architecture and Engineering to develop security strategies for Google Cloud Platform. This role involves managing security operations, mentoring team members, and driving automation to enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture and relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in security architecture, specializing in GCP.
• Experience leading security projects and defining security standards.
• Strong influencing skills in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage security strategies for Google Cloud Platform.
• Support security operations and incident response.
• Oversee integration of GCP security tools and processes.

Skills

Security Architecture

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Forensic Analysis

Project Management

Collaboration

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

CISSP Certification

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Job description

Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

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About KPMG

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 real results for our clients, supported by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces diversity, rewards innovation, and supports communities. Recognized repeatedly as a top employer by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, and others, we invite passionate individuals to join our team.

Position Overview

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

Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage security strategies for Google Cloud Platform (GCP), leveraging extensive IT security and architecture knowledge to create comprehensive security plans that align with firm goals and address emerging threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response, providing expertise in activities such as incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; identify insecure configurations, review security changes, 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 current with cybersecurity practices and technologies, mentor team members, lead knowledge-sharing sessions, and provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response within GCP.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to enhance security monitoring and response efficiency; document processes via playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment and promote standardization.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of eight years in security architecture, with specialization in GCP and security tooling; deep expertise across security incident response and related domains.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are advantageous.
3. Experience leading security projects and managing resources, defining security standards, and understanding regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Strong influencing skills in a matrixed environment, with abilities in resource planning, project management, and budgeting.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; capable of leading strategic initiatives and fostering high-performance teams.
6. Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Additional Information

Salary ranges are compliant with local regulations and vary based on experience and location. KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and wellness benefits. For more details, visit our pay transparency page.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We do not require COVID-19 vaccination for entry but may adhere to client-specific policies. We consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local laws.