Senior Director, Global CSIRT Lead

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• 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)

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits include medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found at the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site under Benefits & How We Work.

California Salary Range: $180,000 - $357,000. Obtaining salary ranges by city is available at the link KPMG Pay Transparency.

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