Manager, Cyber Security - Analytics

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KPMG is currently seeking a Manager in Cyber Security Analytics for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble data from multiple security tools for deeper threat insights using advanced analytics
• Apply a firm understanding of Security Monitoring and Incident Response methodology to improving security alert handling, automation, and enforcement capacities for KPMG's clients
• Utilize and understand the common capacities of, and data available from, common security tools, including Log Management (LM), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewall, intrusion prevention systems, Anti-Virus (AV), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems
• Assist with scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals, conduct risk, threat, and gap assessments, provide written recommendations, interface with client security engineers, and work with KPMG data scientists and engineers to add advanced analytics into client's security organizations, as well as articulate business risks of technical vulnerabilities and appropriate countermeasures using AI
• Create, manage, and develop the roadmap and plans for the Cyber Analytics Program to drive continuous improvement in maturity and capability, as well as implementation of new technology enhancements that support the Cyber Analytics Program and define operational and risk metrics by which success will be measured
• Mentor and train Cyber Analytics Program staff and new hires, manage staffing levels and performance, and create the hiring plan to staff the Cyber Analytics Program as it matures
• Qualifying cyber security problems for artificial intelligence identifying data source quality, problem statement and system integration requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of experience in Information Security or in a technology related field
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field is preferred
• Experience in a Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Monitoring, Incident Response methodology, Log Management (LM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewall, intrusion prevention systems, Anti-Virus (AV), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP), as well as understanding threats, the current threat landscape, and intelligence gathering with an analytical mindset in order to translate data into threat indicators faced by clients
• Strong project management skills with experience in creating project plans, managing the execution of projects to completion, reporting/metrics, and the budgeting process, including the ability to estimate capital and operating costs
• Travel, work in a fast paced, results driven environment, grasp new technology, and contribute at a rapid pace
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

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