Director, Systems Administration/Configuration

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KPMG is currently seeking a Director, Systems Administration/Configuration to join our Digital Nexus technology team.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic and proactive accountability to deliver services that help ensure the availability and reliability of KPMG's Information Technology (IT) infrastructure related to the One Americas firms
• Direct and guide management team regarding strategic and tactical objectives; drive processes for significantly complex projects of strategic importance, involving cross-functional teams, in support of the Systems Administration/Configuration work area's overall strategy
• Support infrastructure troubleshooting efforts; maintain relationships with vendors and professional organizations and develop solid business relationships by becoming a trusted advisor with key leaders and stakeholders to proactively support business objectives
• Advance the productivity of functional processes, procedures, and programs by integrating quality assurance and control practices; oversee large scale projects for expansions, upgrades, and new services, while monitoring established project budgets and allocated resources
• Coordinate the management and maintenance of IP phone systems, system configurations, installations, and updates to avoid disruptions in communications and ensure efficient operations
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in proven professional technical background with Identity and Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM), Active Directory Services, Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google), IT Systems Management, SIEM, Auditing, and system monitoring/logging
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; Minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
• Deep proficiency in Data Management and Engineering, including SQL systems, Relational Databases, Data Warehousing, Data Modeling, ETL, Database Administration, Power BI/Reporting Tools, Artificial Intelligence, and Automation
• Detail-oriented professional with strong capabilities in Project Management, Budgeting, Business Requirements gathering, troubleshooting (problem-solving), and written communication
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is required; proficiency in Portuguese is highly preferred
• 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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