Senior Specialist, Cyber IAM

KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not 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. To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below. KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, IAM Engineer to join our Managed Services practice. Responsibilities: Drive the planning, design, and execution of client-facing engineering projects to enhance and deliver IAM solutions, including access provisioning, deprovisioning, access reviews, authentication, identity management, privileged access, and service account management. Design and implement IAM engagement solutions aligned with organizational goals and security standards; conduct research to address technical challenges and stay informed of IAM trends; drive continuous improvement and innovation to minimize issues. Architect, develop, and implement automation accelerators for IAM processes; identify opportunities for process optimization; troubleshoot IAM system issues and implement solutions to enhance performance, security, and reliability. Collaborate with stakeholders, including IT and security teams, to extend IAM control solutions across technology assets; work with application development teams for alignment; monitor operations for performance and compliance; escalate incidents and lead resolution efforts. Create and maintain client knowledge articles, SOPs, and scripts; develop procedures for continuous improvement; provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Uphold KPMG's standards of integrity, professionalism, and respect in the work environment. Qualifications: Minimum three years of recent experience with IAM tools such as SailPoint, Okta, Entra ID, or CyberArk; at least five years in development/support/configuration/deployment of IAM products. Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or software engineering or equivalent. Strong knowledge of IAM tools like SailPoint, Okta, Entra ID, Ping; experience with SSO, MFA, SAML, OAuth, OpenID, Kerberos, Federation; or CyberArk with cloud integration. Experience with ITSM tools in an ITIL-managed services context preferred. Strong communication skills, ability to work independently, adapt quickly, and maintain a positive attitude. Willingness to travel as required. Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG complies with local regulations on salary disclosure. Salary ranges are location-specific and based on various factors. Our Total Rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k), and well-being benefits. We observe holidays and provide firmwide breaks. Additional benefits details are available on our careers site. Salary ranges by city outside CA can be found here . California Salary Range: $84,500 - $179,300. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable laws. We do not sponsor visas for this role. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, including criminal history, in accordance with local fair chance laws. Note: The position does not currently require COVID-19 vaccination or testing unless mandated by law or client requirements. xrczosw Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as we recruit on a rolling basis.