Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director in Cyber Architecture and Engineering to lead security strategy within the Enterprise Security Services organization. This remote opportunity requires extensive experience in security architecture, particularly with Google Cloud Platform, and offers a competitive salary range based on location. Join a company recognized for its commitment to employee development and inclusivity.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years' experience in security architecture with GCP specialization.
• Experience leading security projects and familiarity with security standards like NIST.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment and develop project plans.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage GCP security strategy and implement comprehensive security plans.
• Support security operations and incident response, including threat hunting and forensic analysis.
• Oversee integration of GCP security tooling and drive automation to enhance security processes.

Skills

Security architecture

GCP

Incident response

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Presentation 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, supported by a culture that encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, 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 is seeking an Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering within our Enterprise Security Services organization. This is a remote work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security strategy; create and implement comprehensive security plans for GCP and Workbench, aligning with firm goals and addressing evolving threats.
• Support security operations and incident response with expertise in GCP, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; review security configurations and ensure strong monitoring.
• Oversee integration of GCP and Workbench security tooling, automations, and processes to establish a unified security monitoring and response system.
• Stay current with cybersecurity practices and technologies; mentor security team members; lead knowledge-sharing sessions; provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response with GCP.
• Drive automation and orchestration to enhance security processes; document procedures via playbooks and reference guides.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal technology teams and vendors to ensure strategy alignment; promote collaboration and standardization; serve as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of eight years' recent experience in security architecture, with specialization in GCP and security tooling integration; deep technical expertise, including incident response.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer preferred.
• Experience leading security projects and resources; familiarity with security standards and regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, HIPAA.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment; develop resource and project plans, estimations, and budgets.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; ability to lead and set goals within a team environment.
• Ability to foster high-performance teams and interface across organizational levels.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future; no sponsorship available for this role.

KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges vary by location; see this link for details. The California salary range is $139,000 - $297,000.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. No phone calls or agencies, please.