Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer, responsible for managing security across KPMG's cloud environments. The role involves enhancing compliance systems and collaborating with a team to implement security solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in cloud services and programming skills, specifically in Python and PowerShell.

Qualifications

• IT experience with major cloud providers required.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management tools necessary.
• Experience with RQL, KQL, or SQL queries desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage GSOC tools on Windows, Azure, and O365.
• Collaborate with teams for new opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls.

Skills

Cloud Security Posture Management

API Security

Web Architecture

System Administration

Programming with Python

Programming with PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

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Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: KPMG UK

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer

Location: United Kingdom (fully remote)

About KPMG International

KPMG International, with over 273,000 colleagues in 143 countries, provides Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. Joining us offers a global career opportunity.

We help set strategies, protect reputations, and develop innovative solutions, impacting organizations worldwide.

About this Global Group

Global Technology & Knowledge enables KPMG’s digital transformation, ensuring security and delivering technology services through customer-centric principles and flexible delivery models.

About this Team

Part of the Global Information Security Group (GISG), the Information Security Services team defends against cyber threats through detection, investigation, and remediation.

Role summary

The Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer provides visibility into security and compliance across KPMG's cloud environments, ensuring configurations and data security. Responsibilities include managing GSOC tools on Windows, Azure, and O365, and supporting multi-cloud environments alongside a team of security professionals. Key duties:

• Analyzing MDC Product alerts requests.
• Customizing Cloud Security Posture Management and Microsoft Defender features.
• Onboarding cloud tenants and providers.
• Implementing automated remediation.
• Liaising with vendors to optimize products.
• Managing and troubleshooting tools daily.
• Collaborating with teams for new opportunities.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Using DevOps tools for project tracking.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyzing MDC alerts requests.
• Enhancing CSPM and CWP features.
• Planning automated responses.
• Vendor engagement.
• Onboarding cloud tenants/providers.
• Tool management and troubleshooting.

Experience / Qualifications

• IT experience with major cloud providers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in Computer Science.
• Knowledge of Cloud Security Posture Management tools.
• Experience securing cloud environments, compliance, and certifications.
• Understanding API security and standards.
• Knowledge of exploits, malware, and detection.
• Web architecture and system admin skills.
• Experience with RQL, KQL, or SQL queries.
• Hands-on with Azure, AWS, or GCP security features.
• Programming with Python or PowerShell.

Agile/Flexible Working

KPMG supports work-life balance and flexible arrangements. Contact us to discuss your needs.

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