Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Jackson (MS); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering in their Enterprise Security Services organization. This remote role involves developing GCP security strategies, managing security operations, and leading projects to enhance security processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in security architecture and incident response, along with relevant certifications.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture, especially with GCP.
• Expertise in security incident response.
• Experience leading security projects and managing resources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security strategy.
• Support security operations and incident response.
• Oversee GCP security tooling integration and automation.

Skills

Security architecture

Incident response

GCP

Leadership

Collaboration

Analytical skills

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 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 inclusion, rewards innovation, and supports communities. We are 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 seeks 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 expert knowledge of GCP for activities such as incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation.
3. Oversee GCP and Workbench security tooling integration, automation, and processes to create unified security monitoring and response systems.
4. Stay updated with cybersecurity practices, promote skills development through mentoring, and provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response with GCP.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to improve security processes; document procedures in playbooks and guides.
6. Build strong relationships with internal teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment and collaboration.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture, especially with GCP and security tooling integration; expertise in security incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are preferred.
3. Experience leading security projects and managing resources, with knowledge of security standards and regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Ability to influence in a matrixed environment, develop resource and project plans, and manage budgets.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and leadership skills.
6. Ability to develop high-performance teams and influence organizational priorities.
7. Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges vary by location, with California's range specified. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. No phone inquiries or agency submissions accepted.