Director, Threat Management & MDR Strategy

KPMG LLP; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Orlando is seeking a Specialist Director, Threat Management to join our Managed Services practice. You will set strategy, oversee MDR, and drive modernization across security platforms.

You will lead cross-functional teams, advise CISOs, and ensure 24x7 operational readiness while maintaining integrity and compliance. Travel as needed; U.S. work authorization required. This role demands 8+ years of cybersecurity leadership and CISSP/CISM/GIAC certifications.

Qualifications

• Eight years of cybersecurity experience with leadership in security operations, MDR, threat management or managed security services.
• Bachelor's degree required; CISSP, CISM or GIAC certifications preferred.
• Deep experience leading or maturing NDR capabilities and security platform integrations.
• Experience managing 24x7 security operations, incident response, and SLA/KPI management.
• Executive stakeholder management experience advising CISOs and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Set strategy and roadmap for Threat Management and MDR services.
• Lead security platform operations across endpoint, network, cloud, data, email, SIEM, and SOAR.
• Improve cyber defense outcomes through integrated telemetry, detection, triage, and automation.
• Build and mature managed security services with governance, runbooks, and automation.
• Advise executives and clients on security operations strategy and platform health.
• Lead, mentor, and develop teams of analysts, engineers, threat hunters, and service delivery professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/Engineering

CISSP or CISM or GIAC certifications preferred

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

EDR/XDR

IDS/IPS

Job description

KPMG LLP in Orlando is seeking a Specialist Director, Threat Management to join our Managed Services practice. You will set strategy, oversee MDR, and drive modernization across security platforms.

You will lead cross-functional teams, advise CISOs, and ensure 24x7 operational readiness while maintaining integrity and compliance. Travel as needed; U.S. work authorization required. This role demands 8+ years of cybersecurity leadership and CISSP/CISM/GIAC certifications.