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Associate Director, Cloud Security Architect

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Overview

KPMG is seeking an Associate Director, Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our Global Information Solution Group, part of KPMG International. Known for being a great place to work, we provide audit, tax, and advisory services across key industries, fostering individual development, inclusivity, innovation, and community support. Recognized among the best employers by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, and others, we invite passionate professionals to join our team.

Responsibilities

1. Incorporate security best practices into application design and development, ensuring adherence to the secure solutions development lifecycle.
2. Develop high-quality artifacts such as reference architectures, pattern documents, and whitepapers to facilitate secure and repeatable product design.
3. Perform application threat modeling to identify security weaknesses and risks.
4. Execute security assessments, including design reviews, security testing, and risk evaluations.
5. Create and maintain reports on the security posture of applications and infrastructure, including metrics and vulnerabilities.
6. Develop and update security standards and guidelines to ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

1. Minimum of ten years' experience in areas such as security architecture, threat modeling, identity management, software development, cryptography, penetration testing, cloud security, mobile security, or network security.
2. Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
3. Deep understanding of security engineering, system and network security, protocols, cryptography, and application security.
4. Certifications like CISSP, CISM, Azure Cybersecurity Expert are highly desirable, along with strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
5. In-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and frameworks (CSA, CIS, NIST, ISO).
6. Experience with security assessment tools and integrating security into CI/CD pipelines.

Additional Information

Salary ranges vary by location, with California offering $124,000 - $259,000. Our benefits include health plans, 401(k), wellness programs, and paid time off. We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable laws. No phone inquiries or agencies.

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