Senior Associate, Federal Cybersecurity Services

KPMG LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP is seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice. You will analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective across the U.S.

Federal government space and interface with client executives and practitioners to drive strategic improvements in information protection, data security and privacy, and business continuity. The role involves designing and supporting policies per FISMA/NIST, and assisting with architecture, configuration, and

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), other relevant certifications (e.g. - CCSP, CAP, CEH, CISA)
• Functional Certifications such as AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE, IAM Platforms, IT-GRC Platforms preferred
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective across the U.S. Federal government space
• Interface with high-level client executives and hands-on technology practitioners to bring meaningful, strategic change in the sphere of information protection, data security and privacy, and business continuity
• Design and support development of policies and procedures for clients, drawing from regulations and guidance such as FISMA and the supporting NIST publication series
• Assist with the architecture, configuration, deployment, service design of network, system security monitoring and analysis tools, such as Cloud, Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms, and IT-GRC platforms
• Assist with project management for cyber security technology and process implementations such as security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, risk assessment, incident response, Risk Management Framework (RMF), penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, vendor and third-party risk management data privacy and program delivery

Skills

Information security

Federal government consulting

RMF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

IAM platforms

IT-GRC platforms

Job description

KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective across the U.S. Federal government space
• Interface with high-level client executives and hands-on technology practitioners to bring meaningful, strategic change in the sphere of information protection, data security and privacy, and business continuity
• Design and support development of policies and procedures for clients, drawing from regulations and guidance such as FISMA and the supporting NIST publication series
• Assist with the architecture, configuration, deployment, service design of network, system security monitoring and analysis tools, such as Cloud, Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms, and IT-GRC platforms
• Assist with project management for cyber security technology and process implementations such as security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, risk assessment, incident response, Risk Management Framework (RMF), penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, vendor and third-party risk management data privacy and program delivery

Qualifications:

• A minimum of three years of information / cyber security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), other relevant certifications (e.g. - CCSP, CAP, CEH, CISA)
• Functional Certifications such as AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE, IAM Platforms, IT-GRC Platforms preferred
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance