Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Monroe (LA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering to enhance security strategies focused on Google Cloud Platform. The role involves developing comprehensive security strategies, supporting incident response, and fostering collaboration across technology teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in security architecture, preferably with GCP, and a strong educational background, including relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment committed to individual development and community support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in security architecture, focusing on GCP.
• Experience leading IT security resources and projects.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements like NIST and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage GCP security strategy.
• Support security operations and incident response.
• Oversee integration of security tooling and processes.

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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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 is supported by our culture that encourages individual development, embraces inclusion, rewards innovation, and supports our communities. We are frequently 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; leverage your extensive knowledge of IT security and architecture to 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 in identifying insecure or vulnerable configurations, review security changes, and ensure strong integrated 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 skill 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 enhance the efficiency of security monitoring and response processes; document processes and procedures in playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment; encourage collaboration and standardization across technology groups, serving as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of eight years of recent experience in security architecture, preferably with a focus on GCP and security tooling integration; deep technical expertise across multiple domains including security incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are preferred.
3. Experience leading and managing IT security resources and projects; ability to define, document, and peer review security standards; familiarity with regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed environment; capable of developing resource, project, and budget plans.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; ability to lead a customer-service-driven team and participate in strategic initiatives.
6. Ability to foster high-performance teams and interface across organizational levels; contribute to resource planning and organizational priorities.
7. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future; no visa sponsorship available.

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding salary ranges. Salary ranges vary by location and market considerations. Our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Additional details are available on our careers site.

California Salary Range: $139,000 - $297,000.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected categories. No phone calls or agencies, please.

COVID-19 vaccination/testing policies vary by location and client requirements. We encourage prompt application as we recruit on a rolling basis.

Additional Information

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