Associate Director, Platform Engineering

About the role

KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Platform Engineering to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.

Responsibilities

• Direct the platform engineering team in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise systems
• Identify integration gaps across critical enterprise software ecosystems, including GRC and security tools, and related platforms; drive continuous improvement of tool interoperability, workflow automation, data exchange, and operational effectiveness
• Drive the implementation and secure governance of AI artifacts, such as models and AI agent skills, and key automation technologies within the platform to improve technical security capabilities and streamline workflows
• Embed security-by-design principles across all platform layers; validate that all engineering activities rigorously comply with KPMG's security frameworks, monitoring for vulnerabilities, and actively mitigating risks
• Oversee a portfolio of complex, cross-functional engineering projects from conception through deployment, maintaining strict adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Mentor, manage, and scale a high-performing team of engineers and architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and strategic alignment
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of recent, progressive experience in platform engineering, systems architecture, or enterprise IT, including at least three years in a leadership or management capacity
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required; relevant industry certifications (for example, ISC2, ISACA, GIAC) are preferred
• Proven record of deploying and managing enterprise-grade software and governance tools and deep technical knowledge of cybersecurity controls, threat mitigation strategies, and secure platform architecture
• Demonstrated capability in integrating AI solutions and managing large-scale technical deployments
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for executive leadership
• Strong background in defining engineering job functions, acquiring technical talent, and scaling specialized teams with familiarity with modern DevOps/DevSecOps practices, cloud-native infrastructure, and automated compliance tracking
• 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 (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Pay

• California Salary Range: $153,000 - $297,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle
• 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
• Personal Time Off per fiscal year (depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service)
• Annual calendar of holidays and two breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off (year-end and around the July 4th holiday)