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

Responsibilities:

• Engage with key stakeholders to understand the current state of application security, contributing to the security program to address gaps
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure systemic and holistic approach to security
• Conduct threat modelling exercises to identify potential security threats and risks in applications
• Perform code reviews, static and dynamic analysis to ensure the security of application codebase
• Work closely with development teams to prioritize and address identified threats

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of recent experience such as security architecture, threat modelling experience, identity management and authentication, software development, cryptography, penetration testing, cloud security, mobile security, and network security
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, or application security
• Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Azure Cybersecurity Expert, or equivalent are highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud and their security features
• In-depth understanding of cloud security principles, best practices, and industry frameworks such as Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), Center for Internet Security (CIS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

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