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KPMG UK; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in audit, tax, and advisory services is seeking a Cloud Monitoring & Compliance Engineer. The role involves ensuring security and compliance across cloud environments, managing security tools, and collaborating with teams to optimize operations. Candidates should possess a strong IT background, experience with major cloud platforms, and knowledge of security standards. Join us for impactful projects while enjoying a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid IT experience with major cloud providers required.
• Experience in securing cloud environments and compliance is essential.
• Proficiency in programming and cloud security practices is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage security configurations and ensure compliance in cloud environments.
• Analyze product alerts and implement automated remediation activities.
• Collaborate with vendors and other teams to optimize tools and identify opportunities.

Skills

Cloud Security Posture Management

API security standards

Web architecture

System administration

Complex queries (RQL, KQL, SQL)

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft MDC

Twistlock

Redlock

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 KPMG offers opportunities to work on impactful projects and gain a global perspective.

We help set standards, develop innovative solutions, and drive positive change worldwide. Our team is committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

About this Global Group

Global Technology & Knowledge enables KPMG’s digital transformation, provides technology services, ensures security, and supports our strategic goals. Our principles include customer-centricity, expertise communities, flexible delivery, empowerment, and fulfilling careers. We operate through five domains: Technology Portfolio Delivery, Global Enterprise Technology, Technology Strategy & Blueprint, Global Information Security Group, and Business Operations.

About this Team

Part of the Global Information Security Group (GISG), the Information Security Services (ISS) team—including the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) and Vulnerability Attack Surface Defense (VASD)—protects KPMG and its 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 environments. Responsibilities include managing security configurations, ensuring adherence to guardrails, and supporting the security of data and systems within cloud environments. The role involves managing GSOC tools on Windows, Azure, and O365 platforms, and collaborating with a team of security professionals to monitor multi-cloud environments.

The key responsibilities include:

1. Analyzing MDC Product alerts related to CWP & CSPM for impacted clients.
2. Customizing and enhancing Cloud Security Posture Management and Cloud Workflow Protection features to meet KPMG requirements.
3. Onboarding new tenants and cloud providers.
4. Planning and implementing automated remediation activities.
5. Liaising with vendors to optimize product investments and influence roadmaps.
6. Managing, troubleshooting, and maintaining security tools.
7. Collaborating with other teams to identify new opportunities.
8. Ensuring compliance with internal controls and standards.
9. Using DevOps practices to document project tasks.

Key Accountabilities

• Analyzing MDC Product alerts.
• Customizing CSPM and CWP features to meet specific requirements.
• Implementing automated remediation.
• Vendor engagement for product development.
• Onboarding cloud tenants and providers.
• Managing security tools daily.

Experience / Qualifications

• Solid 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 (e.g., Microsoft MDC, Twistlock, Redlock).
• Experience in securing cloud environments, including compliance and certification.
• Understanding of API security standards.
• Knowledge of exploits, malware, ransomware, and detection methods.
• Experience with web architecture and system administration.
• Proficiency in building complex queries (RQL, KQL, SQL).
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP security configurations.
• Programming skills in Python or PowerShell.

Agile/Flexible Working

KPMG supports flexible work arrangements to help balance home and work life. Please inquire to learn more about available options.

KPMG’s Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and inclusion, aiming to attract and develop talent from all backgrounds. We foster an environment where everyone can bring their full selves to work.

Applying with a Disability

We are committed to fair treatment during recruitment. If you need reasonable adjustments, please discuss with your recruitment contact.