Director, Senior Cloud Security Architect

KPMG US; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director, Senior Cloud Security Architect to lead security initiatives within their Global Information Solution Group. This role involves engaging with stakeholders to enhance application security, conducting threat modeling, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a holistic security approach. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in security architecture and a strong background in cloud security across platforms like Azure and AWS. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape security strategies in a dynamic environment while contributing to a culture that values innovation and individual development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Well-being Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in security architecture and cloud security.
• Advanced knowledge of security engineering and application security.

Responsibilities

• Engage with stakeholders to enhance application security and address gaps.
• Conduct threat modeling to identify potential security risks.

Skills

Security Architecture

Threat Modeling

Identity Management

Software Development

Cryptography

Penetration Testing

Cloud Security

Mobile Security

Network Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Five years of recent cloud security experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Director, Senior Cloud Security Architect

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Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax, and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients and is supported by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities. We are ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360, and others. If you're passionate about your future, join our team.

KPMG is seeking a Director, Senior Cloud Security Architect to join our Global Information Solution Group, part of KPMG International.

Responsibilities

• Engage with key stakeholders to understand application security, contributing to the security program to address gaps.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a systemic and holistic approach to security.
• Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify potential security threats and risks.
• Perform code reviews, static and dynamic analysis to ensure application code security.
• Work closely with development teams to prioritize and address threats.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of experience in security architecture, threat modeling, identity management, software development, cryptography, penetration testing, cloud security, mobile security, or network security.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or five years of recent cloud security experience.
• Advanced knowledge of security engineering, system and network security, authentication protocols, cryptography, or application security.
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, Azure Cybersecurity Expert, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud, and their security features.
• Understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and industry frameworks like CSA, CIS, NIST, ISO.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on location and experience, with specific ranges provided for California and other states. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws. We do not require vaccination for employees unless mandated by law. Candidates are considered on a rolling basis, and we encourage early applications.