Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Milwaukee (WI); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering to lead GCP security strategy and operations. The role involves developing security strategies, supporting incident response, and mentoring within the security team. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture, focusing on GCP.
• Experience leading security resources or projects and defining security standards.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage GCP security strategy; implement a comprehensive security strategy.
• Support security operations and incident response with expert knowledge of GCP.
• Drive automation and orchestration to improve security monitoring and response efficiency.

Skills

Incident Response

Communication

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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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 inclusivity, rewards innovation, and engages with our 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 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; assist with identifying insecure configurations, reviewing security changes, and ensuring 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; mentor and lead knowledge-sharing sessions within the security team; 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 and procedures via playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment; promote collaboration and standardization, serving as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture, with a focus on GCP and security tooling integration; deep technical expertise across multiple domains, including incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are advantageous.
3. Experience leading security resources or projects, defining security standards, and understanding security regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Ability to influence in a matrixed environment; skilled in resource, project, and budget planning.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; capable of leading and setting goals within a team environment.
6. Ability to foster high-performance teams and engage at all organizational levels; participate in resource planning and organizational development.
7. 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, with California's range specified as $139,000 - $297,000. For other locations, see this link. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and compliance with all applicable laws. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background and do not require COVID-19 vaccination for employment, unless mandated by law.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business