Job Title/Req Number: Information Security Automation Specialist 106271
Base Location: Anywhere in the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham or Edinburgh plus a network of 20 offices nationally.
KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us, you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech-enabled solutions for clients, you'll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.
KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancy businesses, supporting the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.
Why Join KPMG
The core services provided by Global Technology & Knowledge are crucial to our future, enabling KPMG’s digital transformation, providing trusted technology services, ensuring security across the network, and accelerating our Collective Strategy. Our ways of working are based on principles of customer-centricity, communities of expertise, an optimized delivery model, flexibility, a culture of empowerment, and fulfilling careers. We are organized under five new ‘domains’: Technology Portfolio Delivery, Global Enterprise Technology, Technology Strategy & Blueprint, Global Information Security Group, and Business Operations. This is an exciting time as we continue to drive technology excellence at the heart of Collective Strategy v3.0, with our GT&K colleagues playing a pivotal role.
About this Team
As part of the Global Information Security Group (GISG), the Information Security Services (ISS) team, including the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), helps defend KPMG and its clients from cyber-attacks through timely detection, investigation, and remediation of potential threats.
What will you be doing?
* Developing SOAR Playbooks, programming new API integrations, developing new automation tasks, and maintaining them. Responsible for installation, management, maintenance, and support of GSOC tools hosted on multiple environments including physical Data Centres, Azure public cloud, and O365.
* Coordinating with various vendors, other KPMG teams, and business stakeholders on design and setup activities at different project stages.
* Compiling and maintaining documentation of all system designs, builds, and modifications.
* Coordinating and delivering user training and training materials.
* Monitoring systems, identifying/resolving issues, and preparing status reports.
* Managing support cases to ensure issues are recorded, tracked, resolved, and followed up promptly.
What will you need to do it?
* Intermediate to advanced software development/programming skills.
* An Information or Cyber Security qualification is preferred but not essential: certifications such as CompTIA, CISSP, CISSM, CISMP, GIAC, CEH, or equivalent.
* Experience with RESTful APIs, including development.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to document processes and procedures professionally.
* Experience working with vendors and solution providers is preferred.
* Proficiency in modern programming languages.
* Experience in system integration using RESTful APIs.
* Knowledge of Automation, Workflow, Orchestration, BPM.
* Ability to query large datasets.
* Experience in operational roles with strict SLAs.
Skills we’d love to see / Amazing Extras:
* Experience in a Security Operations environment.
* Knowledge of SIEM solutions, preferably Azure Sentinel.
* Experience with SOAR tools like XSOAR or Azure Logic Apps with Azure Functions.
* Knowledge of Query Languages, preferably KQL.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Azure and O365 solutions.
* Experience managing Unix/Linux servers.
To discuss this or other Technology roles, apply, create a profile, upload your CV, and begin your journey with KPMG.
Our Locations:
We are open to talent across the UK; our core hubs for this role are:
* Glasgow
* Leeds
* London Canary Wharf
* Manchester
With 20 sites nationwide, we offer office work, remote options, flexible hours, and part-time arrangements. Discuss your needs with our team.
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