Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in audit, tax, and advisory services is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering. This remote role involves developing GCP security strategies, managing incident responses, and mentoring team members. The position requires extensive experience in security architecture, with a focus on collaboration and leadership within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in security architecture.
• Experience in GCP and security tooling integration.
• Knowledge of security standards like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security architecture

GCP

Incident response

Threat hunting

Forensic analysis

Automation

Collaboration

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 for organizations across key industries. Our culture encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, rewards innovation, and supports our communities. We are ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360, and others.

We are 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, ensuring alignment with the firm's goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response, providing expertise in GCP-related activities such as threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation.
3. Oversee the integration of GCP and Workbench security tooling, automations, and processes for comprehensive security monitoring and response.
4. Stay updated with cybersecurity practices and technologies, mentor team members, and provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to enhance security processes, documenting procedures in playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and vendors to ensure strategy alignment and promote collaboration.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of eight years in security architecture, with expertise in GCP and security tooling integration; experience in security incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are advantageous.
3. Experience leading security resources and projects, with knowledge of security standards and regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Strong influencing, planning, and budgeting skills in a matrixed environment.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
6. Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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 a California range of $139,000 - $297,000. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws. We do not require vaccination for employees, except where mandated by law. We consider applications on a rolling basis.