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KPMG US · 10 hours ago

Specialist Director, Cyber TSA

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$154K/yr - $319K/yr

8+ years exp

KPMG is a leading advisory firm currently seeking a Specialist Director for their Managed Services practice. This role involves leading the strategic delivery of Managed Application Security Testing services, ensuring alignment with client objectives, and mentoring a team of security professionals.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic delivery of Managed Application Security Testing (MAST) services, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices

Execute go-to-market (GTM) strategies for MAST offerings, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive market penetration and revenue growth

Oversee the design and implementation of scalable security testing frameworks across diverse application environments, including cloud-native and hybrid architectures

Provide subject matter expertise in application security, guiding clients through risk assessments, remediation planning, and secure development lifecycle integration

Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a trusted advisor and ensuring high levels of satisfaction and retention

Mentor and lead a team of security professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement

Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualification

Application securityPenetration testingGTM strategiesSecurity testing methodologiesSecure SDLC practicesClient-facing skillsAnalytical skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationPresentation skills

Required

Minimum eight years of recent experience in application security, penetration testing, or related cybersecurity domains, with at least three years in a leadership or director-level role

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required

Deep understanding of application security testing methodologies, tools (for example, DAST, SAST, IAST), and secure SDLC practices

Proven experience developing and executing GTM strategies for security services or technology solutions

Strong client-facing skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Excellent verbal/written communication, presentation, and analytical skills

Ability to travel as required

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)