Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

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

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering to enhance their security strategy within the Enterprise Security Services team. This remote position requires extensive experience in security architecture, particularly with Google Cloud Platform, and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years in security architecture focusing on GCP.
• Experience leading IT security resources and projects.
• Proven ability to develop high-performance teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Google Cloud Platform (GCP) security strategy.
• Support security operations and incident response.
• Oversee integration of GCP security tooling and processes.

Skills

Security architecture

GCP

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 supports our communities. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360, and others.

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 extensive knowledge of IT security and architecture to create and implement comprehensive security strategies for GCP and workbench, ensuring alignment with firm 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 or vulnerable configurations, reviewing security changes, and ensuring robust 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 team members, lead knowledge-sharing sessions, and provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response with GCP.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of security monitoring and response processes; document processes and procedures via playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment; promote collaboration and standardization across technology groups, serving as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 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 also preferred.
3. Experience leading and managing IT security resources or projects, defining and reviewing security standards, and familiarity with security regulations like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Ability to influence in a matrixed environment, develop resource and project plans, and manage budgets.
5. Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and presentation skills; ability to lead and set goals for a team.
6. Proven ability to develop high-performance teams and engage with all organizational levels; experience in resource planning and influencing organizational priorities.
7. Must be 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 and are based on experience and qualifications. For salary ranges outside California, see this link. California salary range: $139,000 - $297,000.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories. No phone inquiries or agencies, please.