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Senior Associate, Cyber Operations

KPMG US

Miami, FLOn Site

Original Job Summary

Overview

KPMG US is seeking a Senior Associate, Cyber Operations to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This role is remote and focuses on enhancing and maintaining robust 24x7 cybersecurity operations.

Responsibilities

  • Manage incident response, threat hunting, forensic analysis, and remediation.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and review security change requests.
  • Configure and monitor security tools with automation and orchestration.
  • Leverage threat intelligence for monitoring and risk mitigation.
  • Mentor team members and collaborate with internal technology groups.
  • Develop work products, support small projects, and manage deadlines.

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of cybersecurity operations experience.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred and relevant cybersecurity certifications.
  • Experience with scripting/automation and ServiceNow ticketing is a plus.
  • Experience in on-prem and Azure Cloud environments; EDR experience required.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Work Schedule & Benefits

Work 10-hour shifts (flexible schedules: Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday). Benefits include robust medical coverage, 401(k), personal well-being benefits, and more.

Key skills/competency

  • Cybersecurity
  • Incident Response
  • Threat Hunting
  • Forensic Analysis
  • Automation
  • Security Monitoring
  • Vulnerability Assessment
  • Azure Cloud
  • EDR
  • ServiceNow

How to Get Hired at KPMG US

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research KPMG US culture: Understand their values, mission, and latest news.
  • Tailor your resume: Highlight cybersecurity operations and incident response skills.
  • Showcase certifications: Emphasize CISSP, CCSP, and related credentials.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice real-life scenarios in threat hunting.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review incident response playbooks.
Practice threat hunting techniques.
Familiarize with Azure and on-prem tools.
Update automation scripting skills.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork during high-pressure incidents.
Explain conflict resolution in critical situations.
Discuss proactive learning in cybersecurity.
Detail handling ambiguous situations calmly.