Onsite Cyber Security Innovation Engineer

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About the role

  • Security Engineer driving modernization and improvements in KPMG's cybersecurity services. Engaging in technology evaluation, process innovation, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

  • Drive modernization and continuous improvement within the services aligned with Security Posture Management
  • Monitor emerging cybersecurity technologies, frameworks, and automation tools relevant to attack surface management
  • Assess applicability of AI/ML, predictive analytics, and orchestration platforms for vulnerability and insecure configuration prioritization and remediation
  • Identify gaps in current workflows and propose enhancements
  • Assist with the development of proof-of-concept (PoC) projects for new tools and processes, ensuring compatibility with enterprise architecture
  • Design integration strategies for new technologies with existing monitoring, ticketing, and reporting systems (e.g., MDC, Qualys, ServiceNow)
  • Collaborate with engineering and IT teams to operationalize automation for vulnerability detection and remediation
  • Communicate technical concepts and business value to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders
  • Prepare ROI analyses and business cases for proposed innovations

Requirements

  • Strong experience in cloud-centric cybersecurity with a focus on vulnerability management or threat management
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g. Computer Sciences, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Security) or equivalent work experience
  • Proven track record of leading innovation or transformation projects in security operations
  • Experience presenting technical solutions and ROI to technical and executive audiences
  • Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and conceptual skills
  • Ability to work independently and influence cross-functional teams
  • Strong understanding of vulnerability management lifecycle (identification, prioritization, remediation)
  • Understanding of identity lifecycle management
  • Understanding of Data lifecycle management
  • Understanding of various Security Posture management tooling – CSPM, SSPM, Qualys
  • Familiarity with CVSS scoring, EPSS predictive models, and MITRE ATT&CK framework
  • Knowledge of cloud security (Azure, GCP, AWS) and container security (Kubernetes, Docker)
  • Exposure to Wiz Programming & Automation
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and integration of security tools
  • Experience with API integration
  • Experience with agentic AI Data Analytics
  • Ability to leverage data visualization and analytics tools for reporting trends and risk metrics (PowerBI, Azure Workbooks)

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Inclusion and diversity commitment
  • Support for employees with disabilities

Job title

Cyber Security Innovation Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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