Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer

KPMG UK; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer to secure and monitor its cloud infrastructure remotely. The ideal candidate will manage security tools, support compliance activities, and work with cloud providers to enhance security posture. This role requires strong knowledge of cloud technologies, security practices, and proficiency in programming.

Qualifications

• IT experience with major cloud providers required.
• Understanding of compliance standards and cloud security.
• Knowledge of exploits, malware, and web architecture.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing product alerts related to cloud security.
• Collaborating with vendors and internal teams.
• Implementing automated remediation for security issues.

Skills

Cloud Security Posture Management

API security

RQL

KQL

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft MDC

Twistlock

Redlock

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer

Location: United Kingdom (fully remote)

About KPMG International

KPMG International, with over 273,000 colleagues in 143 countries, offers a global platform for professional growth. We help clients with Audit, Tax, and Advisory services, and foster innovation and standards across our network.

About this Global Group

Global Technology & Knowledge drives our digital transformation, security, and technology excellence through customer-centric and flexible practices. Our teams focus on technology delivery, strategy, security, and operations to support KPMG's strategic goals.

About this Team

The Global Information Security Group (GISG) includes the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) and VASD team, which protect KPMG and clients from cyber threats through detection, investigation, and remediation.

Role summary

The Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer ensures visibility into security and compliance across KPMG’s cloud-native tech stack. Responsibilities include managing GSOC tools on Windows, Azure, and O365, and supporting multi-cloud environments with a team of security professionals. Key duties include:

• Analyzing MDC Product alerts related to CWP & CSPM
• Customizing Cloud Security Posture Management and Workflow Protection features
• Onboarding cloud tenants and providers
• Implementing automated remediation
• Collaborating with vendors and internal teams
• Managing and troubleshooting security tools
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls
• Using DevOps for project tracking

Key Accountabilities

• Analyzing MDC alerts and requests from clients
• Enhancing CSPM and CWP features to meet KPMG needs
• Planning automation and remediation activities
• Vendor engagement and onboarding
• Tool management and troubleshooting

Experience / Qualifications

• IT experience with major cloud providers
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management tools (Microsoft MDC, Twistlock, Redlock)
• Experience securing cloud environments, compliance, and certifications
• API security and compliance standards understanding
• Knowledge of exploits, malware, ransomware, web architecture
• Proficiency in RQL, KQL, SQL queries
• Hands-on with Azure, AWS, or GCP security features
• Programming skills in Python or PowerShell

Agile/Flexible Working

KPMG supports flexible work arrangements to help balance home and work life. Contact us for more details.

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