Senior Associate, Federal Cybersecurity Services

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KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Associate to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex enterprise environments from an information security perspective across the U.S. Federal government space

Interface with high-level client executives and hands-on technology practitioners to bring meaningful, strategic change in the sphere of information protection, data security and privacy, and business continuity

Design and support development of policies and procedures for clients, drawing from regulations and guidance such as FISMA and the supporting NIST publication series

Assist with the architecture, configuration, deployment, service design of network, system security monitoring and analysis tools, such as Cloud, Identity and Access Management (IAM) platforms, and IT-GRC platforms

Assist with project management for cyber security technology and process implementations such as security architecture, cloud security, DevSecOps, risk assessment, incident response, Risk Management Framework (RMF), penetration testing, vulnerability assessment, vendor and third-party risk management data privacy and program delivery

Qualifications

A minimum of three years of Information / Cyber Security experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

Preferred Certifications: CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), other relevant certifications (e.g. - CCSP, CAP, CEH, CISA)

Functional Certifications such as AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE, IAM Platforms, IT-GRC Platforms preferred

Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements

Applicant must possess or be eligible for a U.S. Government clearance

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