KPMG is seeking a Senior Associate to support its Federal Advisory practice, working across information security, data security and privacy, and business continuity initiatives in U.S. Federal government environments. The role focuses on assessing enterprise security posture, contributing to client policy and procedure development, and assisting with security technology and process implementations.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective across the U.S. Federal government space.
- Partner with high-level client executives and hands-on technology practitioners to drive strategic and practical improvements in information protection, data security and privacy, and business continuity.
- Design and support the development of client policies and procedures using applicable regulations and guidance, including FISMA and the NIST publication series.
- Assist with architecture, configuration, deployment, and service design for security monitoring and analysis tools, including Cloud, Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms, and IT-GRC platforms.
- Support project management for cyber security technology and process implementations, including security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, risk assessment, incident response, Risk Management Framework (RMF), penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, vendor and third-party risk management, data privacy programs, and delivery activities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of information and/or cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
- Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Preferred certifications: CISSP, and other relevant certifications such as CCSP, CAP, CEH, or CISA.
- Functional certifications such as AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE, IAM platforms, and IT-GRC platforms.
Technologies and Frameworks
- FISMA
- NIST publication series
- Cloud
- Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms
- IT-GRC platforms
- DevSecOps
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE
- CISSP, CCSP, CAP, CEH, CISA
Location and Work Arrangement
Benefits
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
- Medical and dental plans.
- Vision coverage.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) plans.
- Robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support mental health.
- Personal Time Off per fiscal year (depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service).
- Calendar of holidays to be observed during the year.
- Eligible employees receive two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off: one at year end and the other around the July 4th holiday.
Salary and Equal Employment Disclosures
KPMG (KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries) complies with all local and state regulations. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and market considerations. KPMG complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring and considers all qualified applicants 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. No phone calls or agencies please.
Application Timing
KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply until the opportunity is filled, and applicants are encouraged to apply expeditiously for roles they are qualified for.
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 material job duties. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
