Senior Lead Engineer - Cloud Technology

Join KPMG, a renowned organization recognized for fostering a supportive work culture and offering exceptional career growth opportunities. We provide top-tier audit, tax, and advisory services to companies across significant industries, driving our success through delivering tangible results for our clients. Our commitment to individual development, an inclusive environment, and innovation makes us a consistent choice among the best companies to work for as ranked by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, and others. If you are enthusiastic about advancing your career, we invite you to be part of our team.

KPMG is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer - Cloud Technology to become integral to our Ignition Tax Product organization. This is a hybrid work opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain automation scripts to manage and secure Azure environments efficiently, ensuring consistent configuration, resource provisioning, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Design, implement, and administer secure Azure infrastructures that support large-scale, mission-critical enterprise systems, integrating architectural solutions and applying security best practices throughout the lifecycle.
• Lead cloud technology projects and collaborate with senior business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful, secure deployments, compliance with industry regulations, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage and automate cloud patching, security updates, and vulnerability remediation for all Azure resources while proactively monitoring for threats and suggesting improvements to architecture, infrastructure, automation, and security measures.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud processes, automation tools, and security controls, ensuring clarity and accessibility for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and guide junior team members on cloud technologies, security, compliance, and best practices, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Act with integrity and professionalism, upholding KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of recent industry experience, including at least four years in Cloud Engineering and Operations with a strong security focus, demonstrating expertise in infrastructure, architecture design, and cloud operations.
• Preferred Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related field; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required.
• Demonstrated ability to apply technical knowledge to real-world cloud engineering challenges.
• At least two years of hands-on experience with Azure PowerShell, Automation, ARM, and Bicep, including security automation and scripting for resource management and compliance.
• Extensive experience with Azure PaaS services such as Azure SQL, Key Vault, Log Analytics, Storage/Backup, and Application Service Environments, with emphasis on secure configuration, management, and integration.
• Strong understanding of Azure networking, security controls, identity management, and network components including firewalls, routers, proxies, and communication protocols, along with excellent troubleshooting and incident response skills.
• Proven experience in patch management, vulnerability assessment, remediation, and cloud security operations, complemented by strong verbal and written communication abilities.

KPMG is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support your personal and professional well-being. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status. Additionally, KPMG considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in compliance with the Fair Chance Act.