Overview Join to apply for the Associate Director, Software Security Architecture and Enablement role at KPMG US KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Software Security Architecture and Enablement to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This is a remote work opportunity. KPMG is a great place to work and build a career. We are known for delivering real results for our clients and for fostering an inclusive environment that encourages development, rewards innovative excellence, and supports our communities. Responsibilities Lead enterprise DevSecOps strategy and execution by embedding security by design and “Security/Policy as Code” across the SDLC, aligning with business goals and proactively mitigating evolving threats to firm data and environments Serve as a senior security advisor to cross-functional teams and executives, translating risk trade-offs into actionable controls, enabling secure delivery, and presenting strategic proposals to senior IT leadership Advance DevSecOps maturity (DVSOMM) by defining KPIs/OKRs, building dashboards, measuring scan/test effectiveness and MTTR, and driving continuous improvement of secure engineering practices across programs Modernize governance and security reviews through automation and Generative AI, maintain standards and reusable design patterns, performing threat modeling, and tracking remediation to closure Architect secure platforms and delivery pipelines across multi-cloud and hybrid environments (Azure, AWS, GCP), integrating SAST/DAST/SCA, IaC, secrets scanning, and compliance into CI/CD, while securing AI/ML systems and emerging technologies Grow talent and partnerships by mentoring a mid-sized team, planning resources and projects, promoting secure coding practices, aligning with federated tech groups, and collaborating with cloud vendors to influence roadmaps and features Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG\'s respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications Minimum eight years of recent experience in security architecture within regulated enterprises, delivering secure “as-a-service” solutions from design through implementation; strong technical depth across multiple domains, including application development, cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS/GCP), identity and access management, infrastructure, networking, and emerging technologies such as Generative and Agentic AI Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university Expertise in cloud security and delivery models, with hands-on experience securing IaaS/PaaS/SaaS and containerized/cloud-native environments; skilled in applying Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps across both waterfall and agile SDLCs, using platforms like GitHub, ADO, and GitLab Proven ability to define and implement security standards and controls, aligned to frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, PCI, HIPAA; strong command of OWASP Top 10, CWE/SANS Top 25, and WASC; able to communicate vulnerabilities and mitigations to technical and non-technical audiences Practical experience embedding security into CI/CD pipelines, integrating SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC, secrets scanning, and compliance checks; experience building automated testing and policy enforcement; proven experience establishing telemetry and feedback loops to improve pipeline security posture Leadership and secure engineering capabilities, including threat modeling, code reviews, and application/API testing; programming in C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Python; mentoring teams; and holding certifications such as CISSP, CCSP/CCSK, AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty, or Google Cloud Security Engineer Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity KPMG LLP and its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. 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. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits. KPMG also provides Personal Time Off and observes holidays; details are on the KPMG US Careers site at Benefits & How We Work. Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA: https://kpmg.com/us/en/how-we-work/pay-transparency.html/?id=7452_9_25 California Salary Range: $139000 - $297000 KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. No phone calls or agencies please.

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