Senior Associate, Content Development, Detection Engineering & Automation
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KPMG is hiring a Senior Associate, Content Development, Detection Engineering & Automation. KPMG is seeking a Senior Associate, Content Development, Detection Engineering & Automation to join their Enterprise Security Services organization. This role involves executing the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for security detection content, collaborating with Threat Intelligence, SOC, and Incident Response teams, and designing and optimizing high-fidelity detection rules. The Senior Associate will also architect and maintain automated incident response playbooks and support Cyber Operations by automating repetitive tasks.
Key focus areas include Execute the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for security detection content, Collaborate with Threat Intelligence, SOC, and Incident Response teams to map detections, and Design, write, and optimize high-fidelity detection rules, analytic alerts, and threat-hunting queries.
Successful candidates bring 3+ Years Security Operations Experience, 3+ Years Incident Response Experience, and High School Diploma Or GED. Important skills include CI/CD Pipelines, Detection-as-Code, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Kusto Query Language, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Data Explorer.
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Experience Required
3 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
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 a Senior Associate, Content Development, Detection Engineering & Automation to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.
Responsibilities:
Execute the end-to-end engineering lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment, and tuning) for security detection content, utilizing CI/CD pipelines (Detection-as-Code)
Collaborate closely with Threat Intelligence, SOC, and Incident Response teams to map detections and automated workflows directly to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Design, 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 queries to reduce false positives
Architect, build, and maintain automated incident response playbooks and custom integrations within Cortex XSOAR, while designing and managing scalable security data pipelines utilizing OpenTelemetry (OTel) to standardize the collection, routing, and processing of logs, metrics, and traces
Support and streamline Cyber Operations by actively automating repetitive tasks, threat intelligence enrichment, and other cybersecurity functions to drive down Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Qualifications:
Minimum three years of recent security operations and incident response experience, preferably within a professional services environment
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED required; Certifications like SANS, CEH, GIAC, or Certified XSOAR Engineer highly preferred
Demonstrated hands-on experience in the administration, configuration, and integration of Security Operations tools (such as Azure Sentinel, XDR, CrowdStrike, XSOAR, ServiceNow, and Splunk) with core IT infrastructure, including proxies, mail servers, Active Directory, workstations, and mobile devices
Maintain strong technical knowledge of SIEM, IDS, EDR, DPI, SOAR, OpenTelemetry (OTel), scripting languages, and API usage to support security workflows
Serve as the final escalation point to manage and troubleshoot complex detection issues, resolving problems quickly to keep security visibility intact
Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with individuals at all levels of authority
Applicants 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.
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California Salary Range: $90400 - $168200
KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. 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 r ace, color, r eligion, age, s ex, s exual 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 KPMG's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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 r ace, color, r eligion, age, s ex, s exual 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 “https://assets.kpmg.com/content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf? ”contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
135622-A
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