Lead Engineer I, Security Engineering

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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer I, Security Engineering to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

• Assist in the architecture, engineering, and deployment of security tools and security policies; evaluate the current endpoint security architecture and engineering as well as develop action plans to enhance them in accordance with industry best practices and standards
• Contribute to the organization's overall technology plan, ensuring that specific technologies integrate seamlessly with other aspects of the technical infrastructure and ecosystem; collaborate effectively with various technology teams and vendors to deliver comprehensive endpoint security solutions
• Maintain extensive technical and business knowledge of current industry trends and directions; drive delivery of technology and products in the roadmap on time and with the highest quality
• Provide advice, guidance, and direction to execute plans and procedures; ensure adherence to the product development process, performance, and budget targets; give last-tier support for operations and support teams, including root cause analysis and preventive measures; design system configurations, oversee system installations, and define, document, and enforce system standards
• Understand the operations and architecture of security engineering and suggest ways to improve productivity and visibility through automation; collaborate closely with internal End User Computing and Engineering teams to gather requirements and develop/deploy appropriate tools
• Offer training and guidance to other members of the Security Engineering team

• Minimum five years of recent experience deploying and managing Microsoft Defender on various endpoints, including servers, workstations, macOS, iOS, and VDI
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of Entra, Intune, and Microsoft Defender Security Center; knowledge of cyber security best practices and basic principles
• Experience with deploying and monitoring CrowdStrike endpoint protection solutions to ensure real-time security against advanced cyber threats; ability to create dashboards, reports, and data visualizations using PowerBI to analyze security trends, incident patterns, and system vulnerabilities
• Demonstrated experience with developing, documenting, and enforcing security policies, procedures, and standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices
• Capability to manage multiple security projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to timelines, while balancing day-to-day operational duties; capacity and desire to engage in continuous learning and adapt to new security challenges, while identifying opportunities for improving security posture and operational efficiencies
• 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)

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