Senior Associate, Federal Cybersecurity Services

Confidential; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG LLP in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Associate for the Federal Advisory practice to analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective across the U.S. federal space.

You will interface with client executives and hands-on practitioners to drive meaningful change in information protection, data security and privacy, and business continuity. Responsibilities include designing policies referencing FISMA and NIST guidance, supporting architecture and deployment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in Information/Cyber Security; federal consulting preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Certifications: CISSP, CCSP, CAP, CEH, CISA preferred.
• Functional certs such as AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE, IAM/IT-GRC platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective in the U.S. Federal space.
• Interface with client executives and practitioners to drive change in security and privacy.
• Design and support policies referencing FISMA and NIST guidance.
• Assist with architecture, configuration and deployment of security tools (Cloud, IAM, IT-GRC).
• Support cyber security technology projects including RMF, risk assessments, and incident response.

Skills

Information security

Federal contracts

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CISSP

CCSP

CAP

CEH

CISA

AWS

Azure

IT-GRC Platforms

Job description

The KPMG Advisory practice is at the forefront of transformation, offering excellent opportunities for individuals to advance their careers and expertise with KPMG. Looking ahead, we anticipate continued evolution and success within the practice, fostering both personal and professional development, thereby creating new pathways for growth. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world‑class training facility, and leading market tools, we help our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

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 or be eligible for a U.S. Government clearance

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