Lead Engineer I, Tech Engineering

KPMG LLP; Montvale (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Lead Engineer I, Tech Engineering to join our Ignition Tax Product organization on a hybrid schedule. The role focuses on building and securing Azure environments, automating cloud operations, and guiding secure cloud delivery across large-scale enterprise systems.

You will lead projects, mentor teammates, and partner with stakeholders to ensure compliant, robust cloud solutions while maintaining documentation and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent industry experience with at least four years in Cloud Engineering and Operations with a security focus.
• Degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required as fallback.
• Proven ability to apply technical knowledge to real-world cloud engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts to manage Azure environments, ensuring consistent configuration and compliance.
• Design, implement, and administer secure Azure infrastructure for large-scale enterprise systems.
• Lead cloud technology projects with senior stakeholders to ensure secure deployment and regulatory alignment.
• Manage cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation for all Azure resources.
• Create and maintain documentation for cloud processes, automation tools, and security controls.
• Mentor junior team members on cloud technologies and security best practices.

Skills

Azure PowerShell

Automation

ARM

Bicep

Security automation

Resource management

Compliance

Azure SQL

Key Vault

Log Analytics

Storage/Backup

App Service Environments

Azure networking

Security controls

Identity management

Firewalls

Incident response

Patching

Vulnerability assessment

Cloud security operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Azure PowerShell

Automation

ARM

Bicep

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Engineer I, Tech Engineering to join our Ignition Tax Product organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts to efficiently manage and secure Azure environments, ensuring consistent configuration, resource provisioning, and compliance with organizational standards
• Design, implement, and administer secure Azure infrastructure supporting large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems, integrating architecture solutions, and applying security best practices throughout the lifecycle
• Lead and oversee cloud technology projects, collaborating with senior business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful, secure deployment, compliance with industry regulations, and alignment with organizational goals
• Manage and automate cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation for all Azure resources, proactively monitoring for threats and recommending enhancements to architecture, infrastructure, automation, and security technologies
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud processes, automation tools, and security controls, ensuring clarity and accessibility for both technical and non-technical audiences
• Mentor and guide junior team members on cloud technologies, security, compliance, and best practices, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement within the team
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG’s respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

• Minimum five years of recent industry experience, including at least four years in Cloud Engineering and Operations with a strong security focus, demonstrating expertise in infrastructure, architecture design, and cloud operations
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required
• Proven ability to apply technical knowledge to real-world cloud engineering challenges
• At least two years of hands-on experience with Azure PowerShell, Automation, ARM, and Bicep, including security automation and scripting for resource management and compliance
• Extensive experience with Azure PaaS services such as Azure SQL, Key Vault, Log Analytics, Storage/Backup, and Application Service Environments, emphasizing secure configuration, management, and integration
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, security controls, identity management, and network components including firewalls, routers, proxies, and communication protocols, with robust troubleshooting and incident response skills
• Proven experience in patch management, vulnerability assessment, remediation, and cloud security operations, supported by excellent verbal and written communication abilities