KPMG US
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance
KPMG US, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101
Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance (Manager)
KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services. Join our Digital Nexus Technology team.
Responsibilities
Lead 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.
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 and implement improvements through automation, RPA, and Agentic AI.
Manage the issue lifecycle from identification to resolution and translate complex risk data into executive‑ready reports and dashboards, acting as liaison between operational teams, GRC, and leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise‑scope business process improvement projects in Risk & Compliance, with program and/or project management responsibilities in professional services or consulting preferred.
Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, business administration or related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC 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; strong problem‑solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiarity with audit testing, evaluation of control evidence, and facilitating remediation processes; experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR and other IT privacy and information security frameworks.
Strong collaboration, influencing and team‑building skills with cross‑functional 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. 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 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 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.
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 and implement improvements through automation, RPA, and Agentic AI.
Manage the issue lifecycle from identification to resolution and translate complex risk data into executive‑ready reports and dashboards, acting as liaison between operational teams, GRC, and leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise‑scope business process improvement projects in Risk & Compliance, with program and/or project management responsibilities in professional services or consulting preferred.
Bachelor's degree in IT, cybersecurity, business administration or related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC 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; strong problem‑solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
Familiarity with audit testing, evaluation of control evidence, and facilitating remediation processes; experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR and other IT privacy and information security frameworks.
Strong collaboration, influencing and team‑building skills with cross‑functional 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. 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 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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