KPMG US
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
KPMG US, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
Join us at KPMG US for a Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance role in our Digital Nexus Technology team. The position focuses on strengthening access management and security controls on the Azure Data Lake platform, driving compliance, and leading process improvements to support operational continuity and regulatory compliance.
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.
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.
Spearhead all compliance audits (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) by managing evidence gathering, evaluating control effectiveness, and driving remediation.
Lead initiatives to implement and optimize ITIL‑based controls, analyzing end‑to‑end processes to identify improvements through automation, RPA, and agentic AI.
Manage risk governance and stakeholder reporting, translating complex risk data into executive‑ready reports and dashboards.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise scope business process improvement projects in the Risk & Compliance space.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) preferred.
Hands‑on experience with Databricks and Azure Data Lake platform, including user access provisioning, recertification, and compliance audit processes.
Strong analytical skills, experience with process metrics and performance management, excellent problem‑solving and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiarity with audit testing, control evidence evaluation, remediation facilitation, and frameworks such as NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR.
Strong collaboration, influencing, and team‑building skills with cross‑functional teams.
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; sponsorship is not available.
Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of personal well‑being benefits. Standard work hours, generous personal time off, and holiday bonuses are provided as part of the Total Rewards package.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 laws.
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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.
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.
Spearhead all compliance audits (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) by managing evidence gathering, evaluating control effectiveness, and driving remediation.
Lead initiatives to implement and optimize ITIL‑based controls, analyzing end‑to‑end processes to identify improvements through automation, RPA, and agentic AI.
Manage risk governance and stakeholder reporting, translating complex risk data into executive‑ready reports and dashboards.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise scope business process improvement projects in the Risk & Compliance space.
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) preferred.
Hands‑on experience with Databricks and Azure Data Lake platform, including user access provisioning, recertification, and compliance audit processes.
Strong analytical skills, experience with process metrics and performance management, excellent problem‑solving and interpersonal communication skills.
Familiarity with audit testing, control evidence evaluation, remediation facilitation, and frameworks such as NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR.
Strong collaboration, influencing, and team‑building skills with cross‑functional teams.
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; sponsorship is not available.
Benefits KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a suite of personal well‑being benefits. Standard work hours, generous personal time off, and holiday bonuses are provided as part of the Total Rewards package.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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 laws.
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