Senior Associate, Cyber Operations

KPMG

$90K — $168K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years in cybersecurity operations focusing on XSOAR tools.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
  • Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CEH).
  • Experience with scripting, automation, and ServiceNow is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a matrixed environment.
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize expertise to enhance security orchestration and incident response tools.
  • Coordinate incident management, threat hunting, and forensic analyses.
  • Configure and monitor security tools to ensure effective incident handling.
  • Leverage intelligence for threat monitoring and vulnerability detection.
  • Maintain knowledge of security best practices and mentor team members.
  • Develop work products and support threat assessments and investigations.
  • Uphold KPMG's integrity and professionalism in the workplace.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans.
  • Vision coverage and disability/life insurance.
  • 401(k) plans with company match.
  • Personal well-being benefits for mental health support.
  • Personal Time Off and holiday breaks provided.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Cyber Operations to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.

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

Qualifications:
  • 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
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED required; 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
  • 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)

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. 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 KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees 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. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work .

Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=7473_9_26 California Salary Range: $90400 - $168200

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