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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Cyber Defense Agentic Security Architect - **Company:** Kpmg LLP - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $169,005.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Machine Learning, Security Information and Event Management, Enterprise Data Management, Multi-Agent Systems, Data Lakes, Cyber Warfare, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17987717?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17987717%2FDirector-Cyber-Defense-Agentic-Security-Architect-Colorado-Denver ## About the Role * Minimum eight years of recent experience in cybersecurity architecture, security operations, threat detection and response, cyber defense, or related security disciplines, with a strong preference for consulting experience * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required; plus ten years of equivalent professional experience; industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, GSEC, GCIA, GCIH, or cloud security certifications are preferred * Deep expertise in cybersecurity technologies (including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and cloud security) with demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise cyber defense architectures and security automation programs * Strong understanding of AI, machine learning, and agentic security concepts, including the application of autonomous agents and generative AI within cybersecurity environments * Proven ability to lead executive-level discussions, translate complex technical concepts into business value, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative security solutions * Travel up to 50% * Applicant 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) ## Description * Partner with consulting teams, alliance partners, and clients to develop innovative, reusable, and scalable "agentic" AI-enabled cyber defense solutions and reference architectures * Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale, agentic AI solutions across the entire cyber defense lifecycle, from threat detection and response to continuous exposure management * Architect and integrate a wide array of cyber defense technologies (such as SIEM, XDR/EDR, SOAR) with frontier AI models and multi-agent frameworks to build and modernize cyber threat management capabilities * Design and modernize security telemetry and data architectures (including log collection, normalization, and storage strategies) to optimize AI-driven solutions across SIEMs, data lakes, and enterprise data platforms * Ensure the development of secure and governed agentic AI solutions by incorporating human oversight, AI governance, model lifecycle management, and operational guardrails for safe, autonomous decision-making * Lead technical engagements with client security architects, engineering teams, and operations leaders, and communicate the architecture, implementation, and business value to executive stakeholders * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Empowering Retail Through Applied Machine Learning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/976-empowering-retail-through-applied-machine-learning) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Tackling the Risks of AI - With AI](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1690-tackling-the-risks-of-ai-with-ai) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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