KPMG US
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
KPMG US, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
Join our KPMG US team as a Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance. KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services across today’s most important industries. We drive growth by delivering real results for our clients while fostering an inclusive environment that rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities.
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.
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 maintain a secure, compliant environment.
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 such as AI agents.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of recent experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise scope business process improvement projects in Risk & Compliance space, with program and/or project management responsibilities in a professional services or consulting industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent preferred.
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; 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).
Key Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: General Business
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 offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Each year we publish a holiday calendar and provide two breaks that do not require Personal Time Off.
KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Candidates are considered on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified.
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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.
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 maintain a secure, compliant environment.
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 such as AI agents.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of recent experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise scope business process improvement projects in Risk & Compliance space, with program and/or project management responsibilities in a professional services or consulting industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent preferred.
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; 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).
Key Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: General Business
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 offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Each year we publish a holiday calendar and provide two breaks that do not require Personal Time Off.
KPMG is an equal‑opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Candidates are considered on a rolling basis until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role for which they are qualified.
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