Lead Specialist, Federal Cyber Security Architect - Security Clearance Required

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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.

Responsibilities :

• Lead complex enterprise environments from a cyber security perspective across the U.S. Federal government space
• Perform technical zero trust planning, system integration, and / or system verification and validation
• Develop and maintain an organization's network zero trust strategy, aligning it with business goals and compliance requirements
• Perform cybersecurity / system analysis, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
• Lead and support for integration of zero trust into systems development efforts through a DevSecOps approach
• Lead project management efforts for zero trust and cyber security technology and process assessments / implementations, including 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 information governance and program delivery
• Lead the process of identifying, pursuing, and closing new business opportunities

Qualifications :

• A minimum of five years of experience in Information Security; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university
• Knowledge base in cyber security operations, cloud security, and / or security architecture
• Experience with business development and client services orientation
• Functional certification such as AWS, Azure, ServiceNow, Salesforce, Google, MCSE, IAM platforms, IT-GRC preferred; CISSP, CCSP, CAP, CEH, CPT, CISM, CISA, CIPP, GIAC, GSEC, and / or GCFW certifications preferred
• Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
• Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

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