Associate Director, Content Development, Detection Engineering & Automation (Sacramento)

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Content Development, Detection Engineering & Automation to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.Responsibilities:Direct the end-to-end engineering lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment, and tuning) for security detection content, utilizing CI/CD pipelines (Detection-as-Code)Partnering with Threat Intelligence, SOC, and Incident Response teams to map detections and automated workflows to the MITRE ATT&CK frameworkDesign, write, and optimize high-fidelity detection rules, analytic alerts, and threat-hunting queries using Kusto Query Language (KQL) in Microsoft Sentinel/Azure Data Explorer while continuously analyzing alert performance and tuning queriesArchitect and develop automated incident response playbooks and custom integrations within Cortex XSOAR, and design and manage scalable security data pipelines utilizing OpenTelemetry (OTel) to standardize the collection, routing, and processing of logs, metrics, and tracesStreamline Cyber Operations by automating repetitive tasks, threat intelligence enrichment, and other cybersecurity functions to reduce Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum eight years of recent experience in security monitoring, operations, and incident response (preferably in professional services)Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required; relevant certifications (for example, CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, or Certified XSOAR Engineer) are highly preferredDemonstrate Subject-Matter-Expert level of hands-on administration, configuration, and integration of Security Operations tools with IT infrastructure, including proxies, mail servers, Active Directory, workstations, and mobile devicesMaintain deep technical familiarity with SIEM, IDS, EDR, DPI, SOAR, OpenTelemetry (OTel), scripting languages, and API usage to support modern security workflowsServe as the final escalation point to manage and troubleshoot complex detection issues, resolving problems quickly to keep security visibility intactExhibit strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with individuals at all levels of authorityApplicants 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 LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, KPMG is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of 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. Additionally, each 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 towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work.Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:
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