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<div>KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cyber Defense to join our <a href="https://advisory.kpmg.us/" target="_blank">Advisory Services</a> practice.<br><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Monitor, detect, analyze, and investigate threat activities for our clients</li><li>Support alert handling and event investigation for Incident Response, utilizing Security Operations Center (SOC) resources and other Information Technology groups</li><li>Assist in implementing Security Monitoring and Incident Response methodologies</li><li>Configure security controls and technologies, including Log Management (LM), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, Anti-Virus (AV), and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools</li><li>Leverage tools such as QRadar, ArcSight, Splunk, ThreatConnect, and open-source solutions for Security Information and Event Management and Log Management</li><li>Conduct comprehensive threat assessments and draft high-quality reports for management review</li><li>Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment</li></ul><div><strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Minimum five years of recent experience in Cyber Security</li><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a relevant discipline</li><li>Proficiency in Security Monitoring, Incident Response methodologies, and configuration of various security technologies such as LM, SIEM, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, AV, and DLP</li><li>Hands-on experience with Security Information and Event Management, Log Management, SOC, and Incident Response</li><li>Strong understanding of threats, the current threat landscape, and intelligence gathering, with the ability to analytically translate threats into client risks; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment; quick learning and adaptability to new technologies are essential</li><li>Availability for up to eight percent travel&nbsp;</li><li>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)</li></ul><div><br></div>

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