Manager, Cyber Defense Architect

KPMG•Denver, CO

67d•$108,100 - $230,900

About The Position

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're 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 and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory. KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cyber Defense Architect to join our Advisory Services practice.

Requirements

A minimum of five years of experience in Information Security or in a technology related field
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience; cyber security, cyber defense, and/or technical infrastructure certifications
Hands-on experience with security data engineering, extract/transformation/load (ETL), scripting and query languages such as Alteryx, Python, SQL, and cloud technologies
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.
Willingness to take a critical eye to security tooling capabilities and present defendable, technical justifications for decisions and designs"
Ability and willingness to travel, work in a fast paced, results driven environment, grasp new technology, and contribute at a rapid pace
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)

Responsibilities

Lead planning, design, implementation, testing, and engineering for large-scale cyber defense and security operations program
Define guidance on security architecture, assisting clients with reducing their attack surface and optimizing their cyber defensive capabilities to adapt to modern threats
Facilitate delivery of large-scale security operations architecture and engineering program
Innovate next generation cyber defense solutions that help 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 training classes, external events, and client meetings.

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.
Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.
Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide 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.

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