Lead Specialist, Federal Cyber AppGate Engineer

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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate the implementation, administration, and continuous tuning of App Gate SDP platform components in support of broader enterprise Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) objectives

Architect, develop, and enforce dynamic, identity-centric security policies, granular micro segmentation rules, and context
-aware trusted access models

Translate complex organizational security requirements into scalable, effective ZTNA policies across the environment

Lead technical workshops, requirements gathering, and workflow creation for securely and seamlessly onboarding mission application to the ZT Architecture Integrate ZTNA tools (App Gate) with broader security ecosystem components including IAM, PAM, and SIEM solutions to achieve end-to-end Zero Trust automation and continuous monitoring

Mentor a team of engineers and analysts responsible for App Gate operations Develop comprehensive solution documentation, operational runbooks, and policy guidelines, which contributing to project tracking and reporting

Interface with client stakeholders to ensure all ZTNA deployments and access policies rigorously align with compliance, security, and operational mission requirements

Qualifications:

A minimum of five years of experience with network security technology and diverse Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, including hands-on App Gate SDP implementation experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Two years of leadership or managerial experience

Broad, vendor-agnostic knowledge of ZTNA platforms and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) architectures

Experience designing, implementing, and managing complex, context-based access policies and segmentation strategies at an enterprise scale

Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and deployment patterns, with familiarity with relevant DoD frameworks, NIST 800-207, and large-scale enterprise environments

Experience integrating ZTNA solutions with comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and ITSM systems

Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, App Gate Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements

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