Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Irvine (CA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity field is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering. This remote position involves developing security strategies, overseeing incident response, and integrating security tools. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security architecture, particularly with Google Cloud Platform, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in security architecture.
• Expertise in GCP and security tooling integration.
• Experience with security standards 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 tooling.

Skills

Security architecture

GCP

Incident response

Threat hunting

Forensic analysis

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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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, ensuring alignment with firm goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response, providing expertise in activities such as incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation.
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, promote skills development, and provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to improve security processes; document procedures in playbooks and guides.
6. Build relationships with internal teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment and collaboration.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum 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 Professional Cloud Security Engineer are preferred.
3. Experience leading security resources/projects, with knowledge of security standards and regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Ability to influence in a matrix environment, develop resource and project plans, and manage budgets.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills.
6. Ability to foster high-performance teams and interface at all organizational levels.
7. 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 California ranging from $139,000 to $297,000. For more details, see this link.