Associate Director, Cyber Architecture and Engineering

KPMG US; Virginia Beach (VA); Remote; USD 139,000 - 297,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG US is seeking an Associate Director for Cyber Architecture and Engineering to lead the security strategy for Google Cloud Platform. This role involves managing security operations, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in security architecture and a strong understanding of regulatory requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Well-being benefits

Qualifications

• At least eight years of recent experience in security architecture focused on GCP.
• Experience leading security projects and teams.
• Ability to influence in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CISSP certification

Google Professional Cloud Security Engineer certification

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. 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 knowledge of IT security and architecture to create and implement a comprehensive security plan for GCP and workbench, ensuring alignment with firm goals and addressing evolving threats.
2. Support security operations and incident response by providing expertise in GCP-related activities such as incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation; assist in identifying insecure configurations, reviewing security changes, and ensuring robust security monitoring.
3. Oversee the integration of GCP and Workbench security tooling, automations, and processes to establish 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 of security monitoring and response; document processes and procedures in playbooks and guides.
6. Build and maintain relationships with internal technology teams and security vendors to ensure strategy alignment, fostering 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 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 teams, defining security standards, and understanding 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 customer service-driven teams and strategic initiatives.
6. Ability to foster high-performance teams and influence organizational priorities.
7. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future; no visa sponsorship available for this role.

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's range being $139,000 - $297,000. For more details, visit here.

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

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as recruiting is on a rolling basis. For Los Angeles County applicants, criminal history considerations are in accordance with local laws.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business