Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering to lead security strategies on Google Cloud Platform. This remote role involves managing security operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with regulatory standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in security architecture, particularly with GCP, and possess strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in security architecture focusing on GCP and security tooling integration.
• Experience in incident response and leading security projects.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage GCP security strategy aligned with firm goals.
• Support security operations and incident response with GCP expertise.
• Oversee integration of GCP and Workbench security tools for monitoring.

Skills

Security architecture

GCP

Incident response

Threat hunting

Forensic analysis

Automation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP certification

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification

Job description

Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

Join us at KPMG US as an Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering. Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services across various industries. Our culture promotes individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support, earning us recognition from Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, and others.

We are seeking a talented professional to join our Enterprise Security Services organization in a remote work capacity.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security strategy, ensuring alignment with the firm's goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response with expertise in GCP, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation.
3. Oversee the integration of GCP and Workbench security tools, automations, and processes for unified security monitoring and response.
4. Stay current with cybersecurity trends, mentor team members, and lead knowledge-sharing sessions.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to enhance security monitoring and response, documenting processes in playbooks and guides.
6. Build strong relationships with internal teams and vendors to ensure strategy alignment and collaboration.

Qualifications:

1. At least eight years in security architecture, with a focus on GCP and security tooling integration; experience in incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are advantageous.
3. Experience leading security projects, defining standards, and understanding regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Strong influencing, planning, and communication skills, with leadership ability to foster high-performance teams.
5. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Additional details on benefits, salary ranges, and legal compliance are provided in the original description. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.