Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering to lead the development of security strategies for Google Cloud Platform. This role involves managing security operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in a remote work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• 8+ years in security architecture, focusing on GCP.
• Certifications like CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer preferred.
• Experience with NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security Architecture

GCP Security

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Forensic Analysis

Automation

Collaboration

Communication

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 an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities. We are consistently 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 comprehensive security measures for GCP and workbench, ensuring alignment with firm goals and threat mitigation.
2. Support security operations and incident response with expertise in GCP, including incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; review security configurations and ensure robust security monitoring.
3. Oversee integration of GCP and Workbench security tools, automations, and processes to establish unified security monitoring and response systems.
4. Stay updated on cybersecurity practices and technologies; mentor security 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 security monitoring and response efficiency; document processes in playbooks and guides.
6. Build strong relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment; promote collaboration and standardization across teams.

Qualifications:

1. At least eight years of recent experience in security architecture, with a focus on GCP and security tooling integration; deep technical expertise including security incident response.
2. Bachelor's degree preferred; certifications such as CISSP and Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer are preferred.
3. Experience leading IT security resources/projects; familiarity with security standards and regulatory requirements 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 a team and participate in strategic initiatives.
6. Ability to foster 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, with California ranges listed. For more details, visit this link.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. No phone calls or agencies, please.