Associate Director, Platform Engineering

KPMG

$153K — $297K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in platform engineering, systems architecture, or enterprise IT; 3+ years in a leadership role
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, or engineering preferred; high school diploma or GED required
  • Experience with enterprise software deployment and cybersecurity controls
  • Capability in integrating AI solutions and managing large-scale deployments
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong background in defining engineering functions and scaling technical talent
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

  • Lead the platform engineering team to build and maintain scalable and secure systems
  • Identify integration gaps in enterprise software and drive continuous improvement
  • Implement AI artifacts and automation technologies for enhanced security
  • Embed security principles in engineering activities and monitor for vulnerabilities
  • Oversee complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets
  • Mentor and manage a high-performing engineering team
  • Uphold professionalism and integrity in the work environment

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans
  • Vision coverage and life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) plans with employer contributions
  • Personal Time Off and paid holidays throughout the year
  • Additional personal well-being benefits
  • Access to workplace mental health support resources
Full Job Description
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)

KPMG LLP and its subsidiaries ("KPMG") complies 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. In addition, KPMG 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 KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides eligible employees two 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 .

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_26 California Salary Range: $153000 - $297000

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