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Lead Specialist, Federal Cloud Engineer - Security Clearance Required

KPMG
Washington, DC
Full-time

The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we don't anticipate that slowing down.

In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture.

At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally.

If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

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

Responsibilities :

  • Serve as key advisor in client facing role to drive / implement the architecture and design of comprehensive modern cloud solutions including creating / maintaining architecture diagrams for applications, infrastructure, and platforms
  • Utilize automation tools to deploy / manage cloud infrastructure and applications which include using containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and scripting cloud infrastructures
  • Monitor the performance and security of cloud systems to identify and remediate any issues that arise then work to optimize cloud systems for cost / efficiency
  • Provide hands-on technical support to customers and internal teams, including answering questions about cloud infrastructure and troubleshooting issues as needed
  • Stay current on the latest cloud technologies / trends to ensure customer solutions remain cutting-edge and effective
  • Effectively manage team members tasks / responsibilities, and foster cross functional collaboration to ensure seamless execution of projects / initiatives

Qualifications :

  • A minimum of five years of Cloud Engineering experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university; Master's degree from an accredited college / university preferred
  • Experience in designing cloud architectures, implementing production infrastructure, and applications in an AWS environment
  • Experience with Python Scripting, PySpark, SQL, AWS Glue, and AWS networking
  • Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
  • Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

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Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle.

Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.

Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year.

Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off;

one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at ' Benefits & How We Work '.

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Los Angeles County applicants : Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position.

These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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