Lead Engineer , Operational Continuity & Compliance

Lead Engineer I, Operational Continuity & Compliance

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Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of processes to strengthen access management and security controls on the Azure Data Lake platform.
• Design, introduce, and maintain robust internal controls, overseeing user access provisioning, running recertification processes, and leading compliance audits to support operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and risk management across the Data Engineering & Analytics organization.
• Own and govern the end-to-end user access lifecycle for the Azure Data Lake platform, implementing rigorous controls, segregation of duties, privileged access management, and periodic recertification to ensure a secure, compliant environment.
• Manage compliance audits (e.g., SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR) – gather evidence, evaluate control effectiveness, drive remediation, and ensure readiness for emerging technology risks.
• Lead initiatives to implement and optimize ITIL-based controls, analyzing end‑to‑end processes to identify improvements through automation, RPA, and AI for enhanced efficiency and quality.
• Manage risk governance lifecycle from identification to resolution and translate complex risk data into executive‑ready reports and dashboards, acting as liaison between operational teams, GRC, and leadership.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of recent experience leading medium to large complexity, enterprise scope business process improvement projects in Risk & Compliance space, with program and/or project‑management responsibilities in a professional services or consulting industry preferred.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or related field; professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with Databricks and Azure Data Lake platform, including user access provisioning, recertification, and compliance audit processes.
• Profound analytical skills and experience with process metrics and performance management; excellent problem‑solving and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with audit testing, evaluation of control evidence, identification of control deficiencies, and facilitation of remediation processes; experience with NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT, Privacy, and Information Security frameworks and laws.
• Strong collaboration, influencing, and team‑building skills with cross‑functional teams of business and IT leads.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.
• Applicants 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 U.S. work visas for this opportunity.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
General Business

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