Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Santa Clara (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 GCP security strategy. This remote role involves developing security plans, managing incident responses, and leading security projects, requiring extensive experience in IT security and architecture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience in security architecture focused on GCP.
• Experience leading security projects and managing resources.
• 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 tools and processes.

Skills

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Forensic Analysis

Security Monitoring

Automation

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

CISSP Certification

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

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 across key industries. Our culture encourages individual development, embraces inclusivity, rewards innovation, and supports communities. Recognized by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, and others, we are a top employer. If you're passionate about your future, join us.

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, leveraging your expertise in IT security and architecture to create and implement a comprehensive security plan for GCP and workbench, aligning with the firm’s goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response by providing expert knowledge of GCP, including incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; assist with identifying insecure configurations, reviewing security changes, and ensuring robust security monitoring.
3. Oversee the integration of GCP and Workbench security tools, automations, and processes to establish a unified security monitoring and response system.
4. Stay updated on 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 of security processes; document procedures in playbooks and reference guides.
6. Build and maintain relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment; promote collaboration and standardization across teams.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture, with a focus on GCP and security tooling; 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 security projects and managing resources, with knowledge of 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; capable of leading a customer-focused, team-driven environment.
6. Ability to foster high-performance teams and engage with all organizational levels; experience in developing resource plans and influencing 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 details available at this link. The California salary range is $139,000 - $297,000.

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, veteran status, or other protected categories. We do not require COVID-19 vaccination or testing for entry, unless mandated by law or client requirements.

We recruit on a rolling basis; apply promptly. For Los Angeles County applicants, criminal history considerations are in place per local ordinances.