KPMG US
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
KPMG US, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
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Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
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KPMG US .
KPMG is known for being a great place to work and build a career, providing audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. We deliver real results for client success through innovation, an inclusive culture, and community support.
We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance (Manager) to join our Digital Nexus Technology team.
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 ensure 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 like AI agents.
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 risk governance and stakeholder reporting: translate complex risk data into executive‑ready reports and dashboards, acting as a 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 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.
Strong analytical, performance‑management, and problem‑solving skills, with excellent interpersonal communication.
Familiarity with audit testing, control evidence evaluation, control‑deficiency identification, and remediation facilitation; experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT, Privacy, and Information Security frameworks and laws.
Excellent 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 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.
Salary and Benefits Salary ranges displayed by city: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6696_9_25. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), personal well‑being resources, and paid time off.
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 federal, state, or local laws.
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Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
role at
KPMG US .
KPMG is known for being a great place to work and build a career, providing audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. We deliver real results for client success through innovation, an inclusive culture, and community support.
We are currently seeking a Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance (Manager) to join our Digital Nexus Technology team.
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 ensure 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 like AI agents.
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 risk governance and stakeholder reporting: translate complex risk data into executive‑ready reports and dashboards, acting as a 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 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.
Strong analytical, performance‑management, and problem‑solving skills, with excellent interpersonal communication.
Familiarity with audit testing, control evidence evaluation, control‑deficiency identification, and remediation facilitation; experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT, Privacy, and Information Security frameworks and laws.
Excellent 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 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.
Salary and Benefits Salary ranges displayed by city: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=6696_9_25. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), personal well‑being resources, and paid time off.
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 federal, state, or local laws.
No phone calls or agencies please.
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