Lead Engineer, Operational Continuity & Compliance

Join KPMG, a renowned firm known for excellent career opportunities, where we provide audit, tax, and advisory services across diverse industries. Our success comes from delivering real results for clients, supported by a culture that champions individual growth, inclusivity, and community engagement. With multiple accolades from Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, and others, it’s clear why we are one of the best companies to work for. If you’re passionate about advancing your career, we invite you to become part of our team. KPMG is seeking a Lead Engineer for Operational Continuity & Compliance to enhance our Digital Nexus Technology team. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development and ongoing enhancement of access management processes and security controls on the Azure Data Lake platform. Design and implement strong internal controls, managing user access provisioning, conducting recertification processes, and overseeing compliance audits to ensure operational continuity and regulatory adherence within the Data Engineering & Analytics organization. Manage the entire user access lifecycle on the Azure Data Lake platform, ensuring rigorous controls, segregation of duties, and restricted access management. Oversee compliance and audit initiatives, managing evidence collection, assessing control effectiveness, and orchestrating remediation efforts in line with standards such as SOX, ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR. Drive key initiatives for process improvement and optimization, utilizing ITIL-based control strategies, automation, and AI to enhance efficiency and quality. Manage risk governance and stakeholder reporting, overseeing issues from identification to resolution and translating complex risk data into executive-level reports and dashboards. Qualifications: A minimum of 5 years of experience leading substantial business process improvement projects in Risk & Compliance, preferably in a consulting or professional services context. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, cybersecurity, business administration, or a related field; relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CRISC are desirable. Hands-on experience with Databricks and Azure Data Lake, focusing on user access management and compliance audits. Strong analytical skills with a focus on process metrics and performance management; adept problem-solving abilities and excellent interpersonal communication skills. Familiarity with audit testing, evaluating controls, identifying deficiencies, and remediating them; knowledge of NIST, ISO, HIPAA, GDPR, and other IT and information security regulations. Proven collaboration skills with the capability to influence and build effective teams across business and IT functions. Exhibit integrity, professionalism, and responsibility to foster a respectful work environment. Authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Your future at KPMG promises growth and innovation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing health, wellness, and a work-life balance. to help you thrive both personally and professionally. We look forward to your application!

Created: 2026-03-10