Director, Google Cloud Security, Solution Architect

Job Duties

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KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Google Cloud Security, Solution Architect to join our Advisory Services practice.

Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary technical expert to drive the sales cycle for Google Cloud security solutions, with sales revenue as the primary success metric

Collaborate closely with KPMG and Google Cloud sales teams to develop and present compelling technical solutions, product demonstrations, and architectural designs focused on Google Cloud's security portfolio (e.g., Google SecOps SIEM and SOAR, Google Unified Security, Security Command Center)

Engage directly with clients to understand their security challenges, architect tailored solutions using Google Cloud security services, and demonstrate clear business value and technical outcomes

Serve as a subject matter expert for engagement teams post-sale, providing advisory on Google Cloud security product capabilities, best-practice architecture, design decisions, and resolving complex delivery issues

Design and propose enterprise-scale Google Cloud security architectures, including security operations transformation, threat detection and response, and data protection solutions

Innovate and evangelize next-generation security operations solutions by leveraging Google Cloud's advanced capabilities, including AI and machine learning within the Google SecOps platform; critically assess client security technology and processes, providing expert justification for migrating to and optimizing with Google Cloud native security solutions

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

Qualifications:

Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture, with a strong preference for a consulting background; at least four years of hands-on experience designing and implementing security solutions on Google Cloud Platform is required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or a minimum of ten years of equivalent experience

Google Cloud Professional Cloud Security Engineer, Professional Cloud Architect, or other relevant Google Cloud certifications are highly preferred; Certifications like CISSP are a plus

Deep technical expertise in Google Cloud security services, including core Google Cloud Platform services, Google SecOps SIEM/SOAR, Security Command Center, and other native security controls Proven ability to manage technology friction during integration

Hands-on experience with Google AI technologies such as Vertex AI and Gemini Enterprise, and their integration with enterprise security solutions; exceptional client-facing and presentation skills with a demonstrated ability to lead technical sales discussions, build client relationships, and align solutions with business needs

Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams such as system administrators, data scientists, architects, and cybersecurity engineers to customize solutions

Ability and willingness to travel as needed for client support

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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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 applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link “ ”contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor Degree

Minimum Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$11.41 / Hourly

Postal Code

55401

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

134623

Job Benefits

Not specified