Senior Cyber Operations Engineer - 24x7 Incident Response

KPMG LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Associate, Cyber Operations to join its Enterprise Security Services organization. This role focuses on maintaining 24x7 security operations, incident response, and threat prevention to protect client assets.

Responsibilities include coordinating incident management, threat hunting, forensics, and remediation; configuring security tools; leveraging threat intelligence; mentoring teammates; and contributing to small projects and staffing decisions

Qualifications

• 3+ years in cybersecurity operations with incident response experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; or 5+ years of relevant experience with certifications.
• Experience with scripting/automation; ServiceNow is a plus.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 24x7 cybersecurity operations and incident handling.
• Coordinate incident management, threat hunting, forensics, and remediation.
• Configure and monitor security tools; implement automation/orchestration.
• Leverage threat intelligence to monitor and respond to events; assess risk.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with internal tech groups.
• Develop work products and support small projects, threat assessments, and investigations; manage deadlines and staffing decisions.
• Uphold integrity, professionalism, and our respectful work environment.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Incident response

Automation scripting

Azure / Cloud

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

KPMG LLP in the United States seeks a Senior Associate, Cyber Operations to join its Enterprise Security Services organization. This role focuses on maintaining 24x7 security operations, incident response, and threat prevention to protect client assets.

Responsibilities include coordinating incident management, threat hunting, forensics, and remediation; configuring security tools; leveraging threat intelligence; mentoring teammates; and contributing to small projects and staffing decisions