Senior Associate, Cyber Operations

Overview

KPMG US is searching for a Senior Associate, Cyber Operations to join its Enterprise Security Services team. This opportunity is remote and is geared for professionals with in-depth IT security, incident response, and cybersecurity operations experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage 24x7 cybersecurity operations including incident management, threat hunting, and forensic analysis.
• Coordinate vulnerability assessments and review security change requests.
• Configure and monitor security tools, automate processes, and establish a unified monitoring platform.
• Leverage threat intelligence for vulnerability detection and risk mitigation.
• Mentor team members and foster collaboration with internal tech groups.
• Develop work products, support projects, and manage incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years cybersecurity operations experience with incident response expertise.
• Bachelor's degree preferred along with certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, and others.
• Experience with scripting, automation, and ServiceNow ticketing is a plus.
• Familiarity with on-prem and Azure Cloud environments; EDR experience required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Work Schedule & Benefits

This role involves 10-hour shifts with flexible scheduling (either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday) to accommodate business needs. KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation package including competitive benefits, personal time off, and holiday breaks.

Key skills/competency

• Cybersecurity
• Incident Response
• Security Operations
• Threat Hunting
• Forensics
• Automation
• Vulnerability Assessment
• Cloud Security
• Scripting
• Team Mentorship