Lead Specialist, Cyber Security SecOps Lead

KPMG US; Short Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cybersecurity field is looking for a Lead Specialist for Cyber Security SecOps. This role involves creating SOPs, overseeing security operations, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in security operations and excellent communication skills to connect various teams. Join a dynamic environment focused on automation and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of recent experience in security operations.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Create standard operating procedures and train security analysts.
• Oversee routine security operations and compliance tasks.
• Coordinate incident response activities involving multiple teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology

Bachelor's degree in computer science

Tools

Vulnerability scanners

EDR

Antivirus

Cloud security tools

Job description

Lead Specialist, Cyber Security SecOps Lead

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Responsibilities:

1. Create standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train security analysts on critical security operations.
2. Oversee routine security operations, including compliance tasks and reporting, with a focus on automation to improve processes.
3. Coordinate incident response activities involving clients, development teams, analysts, and breach response teams.
4. Contribute to the software development lifecycle by communicating security needs at project start.
5. Collaborate with the cyber security compliance lead to ensure ongoing compliance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum three years of recent experience in security operations.
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Problem-solving skills and process design for compliance and automation.
• Ability to quickly learn various security tools (vulnerability scanners, EDR, antivirus, cloud security tools).
• Strong communication skills for connecting compliance, development, and client teams.
• Solid knowledge across cyber security domains including compliance, risk, incident response.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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