Senior Director, Global CSIRT Lead

Senior Director, Global CSIRT Lead – KPMG US

KPMG is a leading provider of audit, tax, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes career development, inclusion, innovation, and community engagement, and is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work.

This role is part of KPMG International and will be based in the United States.

• Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) oversight, coordinating the 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, including ownership of the Global Security Incident Response Framework (GSIRF).
• Cross‑functional integration and alignment, collaborating with global teams and member firms to ensure cohesive incident response strategies and to provide lessons learned feedback.
• 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.

• Minimum seven years of recent experience leading and managing incident response teams, preferably 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, PhD, or equivalent professional experience is a plus.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH are highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success in building and operating information security response services or other managed security services in a high‑volume, results‑oriented operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise security tools and platforms (e.g., SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability scanners).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and mitigate risks and influence decision‑making at senior levels.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

KPMG offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal life. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a robust suite of personal well‑being programs. Eligible employees receive personal time off per fiscal year and the company observes a calendar of holidays and two annual breaks.

Salary ranges are displayed below and are specific to the city of employment. Additional details can be found on the KPMG US Careers site.

California Salary Range: $180,000 – $357,000

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Los Angeles County applicants:
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