Manager, Information Security Innovation Accelerator Engineer (Automation and Innovation)

KPMG US; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm as a Manager in Information Security Innovation. This role focuses on enhancing security operations through automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams. You'll be pivotal in managing technologies across various environments, ensuring robust security measures are in place. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of security practices. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical and dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plans

Personal Time Off

Mental health support

Firmwide breaks

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years automating security workflows with scripting languages.
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
• Certifications like CISSP or AWS Certified Security preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improve GSOC processes through automation.
• Coordinate user training and prepare documentation.
• Monitor systems and resolve issues.

Skills

Python

PowerShell

Bash

KQL

DevOps tools

Automation

Incident response

Threat detection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security

Tools

Azure Sentinel

Logic Apps

Git

Jenkins

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

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Manager, Information Security Innovation Accelerator Engineer (Automation and Innovation)

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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. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.

KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Information Security Innovation Accelerator Engineer to join our Global Technology & Knowledge Group which is part of KPMG International.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure continuous improvement to Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) processes, and technology through automation
• Support the Innovation Lead and liaise with KPMG teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to design as well as setup activities at different stages of a technical project
• Installation, management, maintenance and support of GSOC technologies hosted on multiple environments including physical Data Centers, Azure public cloud and O365
• Monitor systems, identify/resolve issues, prepare status reviews and reports; compile and maintain the necessary documentation of all system designs, builds and modifications
• Responsible for coordination and delivery of user training, and training material
  
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent experience automating security workflows using scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash; minimum three years of recent experience with query languages, preferably KQL; minimum three years of recent experience working as a Security Engineer or in a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in information security, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• Certifications such as CISSP, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Security – Specialty, Azure Security Engineer is preferred
• Familiarity with threat intelligence platforms and SIEM tools; strong hands-on experience with automation and Azure Security technologies (including Azure Sentinel, Logic Apps, and more); expert in scripting or development languages such as Python, and a query language (KQL)
• Deep understanding of security technologies, principles, and best practices related to incident response and threat detection
• Proven expertise in DevOps tools and practices (such as Git, Jenkins, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
  
  

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California Salary Range: $101200 - $215100

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