Senior Director, Global CSIRT Lead

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Director, Global Cloud Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) to join our KPMG International organization.

• Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Oversight & Information Handling incident oversight which includes coordination of the development and execution of information security incident response capabilities across the global network, which include Information incidents as well
• Strategic Leadership & 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 & Alignment to include leading collaboration efforts with global teams and Member Firms to ensure cohesive incident response strategies, and act as a feedback loop to services and member firms with regards to lessons learned from incidents
• Lead the evolution and expansion of this 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

• 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 from an accredited college/university 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 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)

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