Director, Client Security Engineering Architect

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KPMG is seeking a Director, Tech Engineering to join our Tax Ignition Group.

• Lead the function of responding to clients' security inquiries.
• Meet with clients to answer their security questions and negotiate compensating controls when there are gaps between client requirements and our product offerings.
• Drive innovation and improvement in the client security inquiry process, including incorporating Artificial Intelligence, creating additional collateral such as whitepapers, managing metrics, and enhancing tooling and interactions with requestors.
• Partner with various groups within Tax’s technology function and business teams to incorporate trends into product roadmaps, collaborate with other compliance teams, and raise awareness around client security requirements.
• Review and respond to client security questionnaires and assessments.
• Build and maintain a knowledge base of common client questions.

• Minimum ten years of recent experience in Information Technology (IT) security compliance, risk management, or related IT security within a large IT organization, preferably within a professional services firm, software product, or other highly regulated environment.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Deep understanding of cloud architecture, modern software development, and technical security controls is required;
  Azure experience is preferred.
• Strong executive presence, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills are required; excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to assess complex security issues and develop effective solutions; capability to work effectively in a global environment, understanding diverse cultural perspectives and international client needs.
• Proven experience in client‑facing roles, particularly in handling security inquiries, negotiations, and managing client relationships; demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous process improvement, especially in integrating new technologies and methodologies into existing processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry authoritative sources such as COBIT, NIST, ISO standards; CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Auditor, LSS Green Belt, CRISC, CIPP, CGEIT or ITIL preferred.
• 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).

In addition to a comprehensive, competitive benefits package tailored to your needs, KPMG offers medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Two additional breaks are provided each year: one at year end and one around the July 4th holiday.

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