Manager, Cyber Defense Architect - KPMG US : Job Details

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KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are experiencing strong client demand and expect this to continue. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, team-driven work, and opportunities for learning and career development. If you are looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility to explore new areas of inspiration, consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is seeking a Manager, Cyber Defense Architect for our Consulting practice.

• Lead planning, design, implementation, testing, and engineering for large-scale cyber defense and security operations programs
• Define guidance on security architecture, assisting clients with reducing their attack surface and optimizing cyber defensive capabilities to adapt to modern threats
• Facilitate delivery of large-scale security operations architecture and engineering programs
• Innovate next-generation cyber defense solutions to minimize impact, decrease likelihood, and increase adaptability to cyber threats
• Innovate cyber threat management and security automation programs leveraging AI and machine learning
• Present firm-based approaches and messaging at internal trainings, external events, and client meetings

• A minimum of five years of experience in Information Security or a technology-related field
• Hands-on experience with security data engineering, ETL, scripting and query languages (e.g., Python, SQL) and cloud technologies
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience; cyber security, cyber defense, and/or technical infrastructure certifications
• Experience designing enterprise-scale technology systems, orchestrating automation and optimizing processes for time and/or cost efficiency
• Experience with object-oriented programming, software architecture, parameterization, storage/compute optimization, and interoperability design
• Ability to critically assess security tooling capabilities and present defendable, technical justifications for decisions and designs
• Willingness to travel in a fast-paced, results-driven environment and to grasp new technology quickly
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding salary displays. Salary ranges are provided where required and may vary by location. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental plans, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and well-being benefits. Details about benefits are available on the KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work.

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