Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering, focusing on GCP security strategy and incident response. This remote role requires extensive experience in security architecture, leadership skills, and the ability to drive automation in security processes.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• At least eight years in security architecture with GCP focus.
• Experience leading security projects and familiarity with regulatory requirements.
• Strong influencing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security Architecture

GCP Security Tooling

Incident Response

Automation

Collaboration

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 development, embraces diversity, rewards innovation, and supports communities. We are 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, leveraging extensive IT security and architecture knowledge to create and implement comprehensive security measures aligned with the firm’s goals.
2. Support security operations and incident response with expertise in GCP, including threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; review security configurations and ensure strong monitoring.
3. Oversee integration of GCP and Workbench security tooling, automations, and processes to create a unified security monitoring and response system.
4. Stay current with cybersecurity practices and technologies; mentor team members, lead knowledge-sharing sessions, and provide thought leadership in security monitoring and incident response.
5. Drive automation and orchestration to enhance security processes; document procedures in playbooks and guides.
6. Build strong relationships with internal teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment and promote collaboration and standardization.

Qualifications

1. At least 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 preferred.
3. Experience leading security projects and defining security standards; familiarity with regulatory requirements like NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA.
4. Strong influencing skills in a matrixed environment; experience with resource and project planning, estimations, and budgeting.
5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to lead teams and participate in strategic initiatives.
6. Ability to develop high-performance teams and influence organizational priorities.
7. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

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. For California, the salary range is $139,000 - $297,000.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We do not require vaccination or testing for COVID-19 unless mandated by law. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as recruitment is ongoing.