KPMG US · 1 week ago
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
KPMG US is known for being a great place to work and build a career, providing audit, tax, and advisory services. They are seeking a Lead Engineer I for their Digital Nexus Technology team to lead processes for access management and security controls, ensuring compliance and operational continuity.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of processes to strengthen access management and security controls on the Azure Data Lake platform
Design, introduce, and maintain robust internal controls, overseeing user access provisioning, running recertification processes, and leading compliance audits to support operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and risk management across the Data Engineering & Analytics organization
Lead Access & Security Management: Own and govern the end-to-end user access lifecycle for the Azure Data Lake platform, implementing rigorous controls, segregation of duties, privileged access management, and periodic recertification to ensure a secure, compliant environment
Direct Compliance & Audit Programs: Spearhead all compliance audits (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) by managing evidence gathering, evaluating control effectiveness, and driving remediation, while ensuring readiness for emerging technology risks like AI agents
Drive Process Leadership & Optimization: Lead initiatives to implement and optimize ITIL-based controls, analyzing end-to-end processes to identify and implement improvements through automation, RPA, and Agentic AI for enhanced efficiency and quality
Oversee Risk Governance & Stakeholder Reporting: Manage the issue lifecycle from identification to resolution and translate complex risk data into executive-ready reports and dashboards, acting as a key liaison between operational teams, GRC, and leadership
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of recent experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise scope business process improvement projects in Risk & Compliance space
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field
Hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure Data Lake platform, including user access provisioning, recertification, and compliance audit processes
Profound analytical skills and experience with process metrics and performance management
Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills
Familiarity with audit testing, evaluation of control evidence, identification of control deficiencies, and facilitating remediation processes
Experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT, Privacy, and Information Security frameworks and laws
Strong collaboration, influencing, and team-building skills with cross-functional teams of business and IT leads
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future
Preferred
Program and/or project management responsibilities in a professional services or consulting industry preferred
Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent preferred
Benefits
Medical and dental plans
Vision coverage
Disability and life insurance
401(k) plans
A robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health
Personal Time Off per fiscal year
Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year
Two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off
Company
KPMG US
KPMG is one of the world’s leading professional services firms and the fastest growing Big Four accounting firm in the United States.
Funding
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