Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Jacksonville (FL); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director in Cyber Architecture and Engineering to lead security strategies for Google Cloud Platform. The role involves developing security frameworks, managing incident responses, and mentoring teams. This remote opportunity offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires a strong background in security architecture and GCP.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of recent experience in security architecture.
• Deep expertise in GCP and security tooling integration.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Forensic Analysis

Security Monitoring

Collaboration

Communication

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, supported by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, rewards innovation, and supports our communities. We are consistently 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 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; create and implement a comprehensive security strategy for GCP and workbench, ensuring alignment with the firm's goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response by providing expert knowledge of GCP in activities such as 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 sessions; provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response with GCP.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to improve security monitoring and response efficiency; document processes via 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 of eight years of recent experience in security architecture, preferably with GCP and security tooling integration; deep expertise across multiple domains, including incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are also preferred.
3. Experience leading security projects and defining security standards; familiarity with regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Ability to influence without authority and develop resource, project, and budget plans.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; capable of leading a customer-focused, team-oriented environment.
6. Ability to develop high-performance teams and engage at all organizational levels; experience in resource planning and influencing 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 posted on our website. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local ordinances.