[Remote] Senior Associate, Cyber Operations (shift work)

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Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. KPMG is a leading firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, known for its commitment to individual development and community support. They are seeking a Senior Associate in Cyber Operations to enhance and maintain cybersecurity operations, manage incident response, and ensure the protection of organizational assets.


Responsibilities

  • Utilize your expertise in IT security, security operations, and incident response to enhance and maintain robust 24x7 cybersecurity operations, 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

Skills

  • Minimum three years of experience in cybersecurity operations with experience executing processes and playbooks in cybersecurity monitoring and incident response activities
  • Excellent verbal/written English communication, collaboration, analytical and presentation skills; effectively communicate risk, technical information, and host meetings effectively in a matrixed environment
  • Experience with on prem and Azure Cloud environments; EDR experience required
  • 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 such as: CISSP, CCSP, CCSK, GSEC, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, SC-200, CEH, and AZ-900 are preferred
  • Experience with scripting or automation, and ServiceNow ticketing is a plus

Benefits

  • 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
  • Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
  • Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off

Company Overview

  • KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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