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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in IT Advisory (ITAS) -Cyber Security Services for our KPMG Risk Consulting practice.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the monitoring, detection, analysis, and investigation of threat activity for clients
• Provide support for the alert handling and investigation of events for Incident Response, including the utilization of Security Operations Center (SOC) resources and other Information Technology groups
• Assist with Security Monitoring and Incident Response methodology
• Configure a variety of security controls and technologies, such as Log Management (LM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewall, intrusion prevention systems, Anti-Virus (AV), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Utilize Security Information and Event Management and Log Management tools, such as QRadar, ArcSight, Splunk, ThreatConnect, and open source solutions
• Conduct threat assessments and write high-quality reports for management

Additional Responsibilities for Senior Associate:

• Articulate business risks of technical vulnerabilities to client personnel
• Assist with scoping prospective engagements and developing proposals
• Demonstrate integrity within a professional environment, provide guidance to team members, and participate in performing project procedures

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year of experience in Information Security or in a technology related field
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an appropriate field
• Knowledge of Security Monitoring, Incident Response methodology, configuration of a variety of security controls and technologies, such as Log Management (LM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), firewall, intrusion prevention systems, Anti-Virus (AV), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
• Experience with Security Information, Event Management, Log Management, Security Operations Center (SOC), and Incident Response (IR)
• Experience in understanding threats, the current threat landscape, and intelligence gathering with an analytical mindset in order to translate threats into risks faced by clients
• Travel may be up to 80-100%, 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

Additional Qualifications for Senior Associate:

• A minimum of three years of experience with Information Security or in a technology related field
• Strong knowledge base in operations, enterprise networking, systems evaluation, and architecture
• Strong analytic skills for problem analysis and resolution

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG, an equal opportunity employer/disability/veteran. KPMG maintains a drug-free workplace. KPMG will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance number 131192). No phone calls or agencies please.