Manager, Application Security, DevSecOps

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If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Application Security, DevSecOps to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.Responsibilities:Establish, manage, and maintain AI-specific application security standards, evaluation frameworks, and required security controls/baselines to address risks like data leakage, prompt injection, insecure agent actions, IP exposure, and supply-chain threatsOwn the end-to-end AppSec evaluation process for AI tools and use cases, covering intake, architectural assessments, data flows, risk documentation, and formally accepted exceptionsAct as the primary liaison between application teams and Information Security to embed AI AppSec requirements into DevSecOps processes and promote secure-by-design practicesProvide security consulting and subject-matter expertise to development and platform teams on secure AI design, integrations, operational models, and compensating controlsPresent AI AppSec evaluation findings, risk decisions, metrics, dashboards, and recommendations to both technical and executive stakeholders to track tool coverage and control maturityMaintain awareness of the emerging AI threat landscape while managing evaluation outcomes, approved tool lists, residual risks, and the consistent adoption of approved security controlsAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum six years of recent experience in application security, DevSecOps practices, secure software engineering, and SDLC governance, including CI/CD pipelines and security tooling integrationBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required; the following preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, GWAPT, GPEN, CEH, GWEB, or equivalent are preferredStrong understanding of application security principles, common security standards and frameworks (such as the OWASP Top 10 and secure coding standards), security controls, and risk management within enterprise environmentsSolid knowledge of AI-related application security risks, including prompt injection, data leakage, IP protection, insecure automation, and third-party AI supply-chain risksExperience defining and enforcing security standards, baselines, and evaluation criteria for applications or platforms, with preferred experience with large global multi-culture environments; moderate to expert knowledge of cloud platforms (with a preference for Azure), cloud security architecture, and secure service designStrong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate risk, evaluation outcomes, and security requirements to both technical and executive audiences.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)KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries (“KPMG”) complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. 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