Senior Associate, IT Security Assessment

Business Title: Senior Associate, IT Security AssessmentRequisition Number: 86503 - 69Function: Business Support ServicesArea of Interest:State: OHCity: ClevelandDescription:Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today''s most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It''s also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it''s no wonder we''re consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you''re as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate, Security Assessment to join our Digital Nexus technology organization.Responsibilities:Liaise with IT and other representatives of assigned business functions to ensure that project pipelines are understood and that project priorities are reflected in IT Risk & Security''s resource planningParticipate in skills development activities for information security personnel related to security best practices; Continuously improve the security aspects of operating processesPerform information security risk assessments of technology enabled projects with standard levels of complexity; Activities include vendor reviews, security requirement definition, facilitation of security testing and management of residual riskAdvise and assist project teams regarding compensating control alternatives where security requirements cannot be metServe as the primary point of contact between IT project teams and IT Security groups to ensure that appropriate security resources are scheduled, and that security-related project objectives and timelines are metAct as a point of contact with the Archer support team in identifying and testing changes with the security review process in Archer; execute activities such as identifying security enhancements, creating use cases, user guides, and performing testing, gathering of key performance indicators and metrics related to security activitiesQualifications:Minimum three years of recent experience in Information SecurityBachelor''s degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience; CISSP preferredUnderstanding of security principles, IT security controls and related technologies and productsExcellent verbal/written communication, problem solving, analytical and independent judgment skills to support an environment driven by customer service and teamworkAbility to positively influence, mentor and be a credible source of knowledge to less experienced team membersKPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link ( /content/dam/kpmg/us/pdf/2018/09/eeo.pdf) contains further information regarding the firm''s compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).GL: 5GF: 15310

Created: 2025-11-15