Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services, known for its commitment to employee development and community support. The Senior Associate, Cyber Operations will leverage expertise in IT security to enhance security orchestration and automation, manage incident responses, and ensure the protection of organizational assets.
Responsibilities
- Utilize your expertise in IT security, security operations, and incident response to build, operate, and enhance our extended security orchestration and automation (XSOAR) tool, ensuring swift and effective handling of incidents and ongoing protection of organizational assets
- Handle and coordinate tasks such as incident management, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation efforts to mitigate threats; conduct regular assessments to identify vulnerabilities and insecure configurations and review security change requests to ensure robust protective measures
- Configure and monitor security tools, including alerts, correlation rules, and reporting mechanisms; implement automation and orchestration to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of security monitoring and response processes, aiming for a unified "single pane of glass" solution
- Leverage intelligence to apply threat monitoring and vulnerability detection to evaluate and respond effectively to events and developing risk severity level and mitigation approaches, incorporating feedback and lessons learned into enhanced preventive and detective controls
- Stay updated on the latest security practices and technologies, mentor the team through knowledge-sharing sessions, and build strong relationships with internal tech groups to ensure strategic alignment and foster collaboration
- Develop work product(s) and support small projects, threat assessments, and incident investigations while managing deadlines, expectations, and contributing to staffing decisions
- Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Skills
- Minimum three years of recent experience in cybersecurity operations with experience implementing processes and playbooks in cybersecurity monitoring and incident response activities using XSOAR products
- Minimum of a high school diploma or GED required
- Excellent verbal/written English communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills effectively communicate risk, technical information, and host meetings effectively in a matrixed environment
- Ability to participate in development of resource plans and project estimation
- 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)
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
- Relevant certifications include XSOAR Engineer, CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, GSEC, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, SC-200, CEH, and AZ-900 are preferred
- Experience with scripting or automation, and ServiceNow is a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available benefits are based on eligibility)
- Medical and dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) plans
- Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year (depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service)
- Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
- Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off (one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday; for eligible employees)
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