Director, Client Security Engineering Architect

Overview

Director, Client Security Engineering Architect role at KPMG US. This position is part of the Tax Ignition Group and focuses on client security inquiries, risk assessment, and driving process improvements within client security engagements.

• 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 collateral such as whitepapers, managing metrics, and improving 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 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;
  Azure experience is preferred
• Strong executive presence, negotiation, presentation, and communication skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work effectively in a global environment
• Proven experience in client-facing roles handling security inquiries, negotiations, and managing client relationships; demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous process improvement
• Demonstrated knowledge of industry standards such as COBIT, NIST, ISO; certifications such as CISM, CISA, ISO 27001 Auditor, 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 (no sponsorship available for various visa statuses)

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