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KPMG US

Senior Director, Global CSIRT Lead

KPMG US, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814

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Senior Director, Global CSIRT Lead

– KPMG US

Join us as a Senior Director, Global Cloud Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) to drive our incident response strategy across the global network.

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today’s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It is also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.

Responsibilities

Digital Forensics & Incidence Response (DFIR) oversight and information handling; coordination of development and execution of information security incident response capabilities across the global network.

Strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement; define and drive the strategic direction of the Global CSIRT function, including ownership of the Global Security Incident Response Framework (GSIRF).

Cross‑functional integration and alignment; lead collaboration with global teams and member firms to ensure cohesive incident response strategies and act as a feedback loop to services and member firms with regard to lessons learned from incidents.

Lead the evolution and expansion of the service by identifying emerging technologies, security monitoring & response (SMR) control gaps and process improvements using automation and AI.

Lead and mentor a high‑performing global team of incident responders and forensic analysts.

Develop and execute training and simulation programs to enhance team readiness.

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum seven years of recent experience leading and managing incident response teams, ideally within highly regulated industries such as professional services, finance, healthcare, or energy.

Bachelor’s degree in computing, information security, or a related field; master’s or PhD (or equivalent professional experience) is a plus.

Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) are highly desirable.

Demonstrated success in building and operating information security response services or other managed security services in a high‑volume, result‑oriented operational environment.

Strong knowledge of enterprise security tools and platforms (e.g., Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR), Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), vulnerability scanners).

Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate risks and influence decision‑making at senior levels.

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).

Compensation: California salary range – $180,000 to $357,000 per year. Salary ranges for other locations are available at: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=5012_9_25

Employee benefits include medical & dental plans, vision coverage, disability & life insurance, 401(k) plans, a comprehensive suite of personal well‑being benefits, and flexible personal time off. Additional benefit information can be found at the bottom of the KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship.

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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