Senior Associate, Cloud and Platform Security

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Cloud and Platform Security to join our Advisory Services practice.Responsibilities: Support cloud and platform security engagements for clients, assessing security architectures and recommending risk-based improvements across cloud, hybrid, and platform environments Design and implement cloud security controls and architectures across platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, including identity and access management, network security, data protection, encryption, logging, monitoring, and security posture management Advise clients on secure cloud and platform transformation, including security architecture, configuration, workload protection, container and Kubernetes security, infrastructure as code, DevSecOps, and security automation Assess cloud and platform environments against recognized security frameworks and requirements, identify control gaps, develop remediation plans, and support implementation of sustainable security capabilities Manage client relationships and project delivery, including workplans, deliverables, status reporting, risk and issue management, and coordination with client, technology, and security stakeholders Support and develop engagement team members while contributing to practice growth through reusable methodologies, solution development, proposals, presentations, and knowledge sharing Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications:Minimum of three years of experience focused on cloud and platform security, including experience within a consulting, professional services, or client-facing advisory environment Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required Hands-on experience securing cloud environments using security capabilities and services within AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud, with knowledge of identity and access management, network security, encryption, key management, logging, monitoring, and cloud security posture management Experience with cloud and platform security technologies and practices such as containers and Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, CI/CD and DevSecOps security, vulnerability management, secrets management, workload protection, and security automation Knowledge of cloud security and risk frameworks and standards such as the Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, and/or ISO 27001, with the ability to translate requirements into practical technical controls Strong client-facing, project management, analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead workstreams, communicate technical risks to business stakeholders, and mentor team members Ability to travel as required to support client engagements and business needs Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. 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