Associate Director, Presales Solution Architect - Cyber

KPMG

$120K — $150K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight years of relevant experience in cyber engagement, particularly in managed services and transformation programs.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field; preferred certifications include CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GIAC.
  • Proven experience collaborating with cyber leads and senior stakeholders to shape cyber strategies and operating models.
  • Hands-on expertise in core cyber capabilities like incident management and threat detection, along with strong documentation skills.
  • Experience in global delivery environments and understanding of commercial governance and market dynamics.
  • U.S. work authorization required without need for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and design of KYC/AML solutions for KPMG’s managed services and transformation programs.
  • Support deals by providing pricing guidance and commercial structuring for KYC/AML opportunities.
  • Collaborate with delivery centers and technical teams to ensure operational alignment.
  • Establish governance standards and playbooks to maintain consistency throughout the organization.
  • Drive market innovation and develop future roadmaps in partnership with member firms and leadership.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and integrity to contribute to a respectful work environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental plans, including vision coverage.
  • Disability and life insurance options.
  • 401(k) plans to support retirement savings.
  • Personal well-being benefits to enhance mental health.
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) based on job classification and service duration.
  • Paid holiday breaks during the year and additional leave around major holidays.
Full Job Description
KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Presales Solution Architect - Cyber to join our KPMG Delivery Network organization.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead KYC / AML Solution Architecture and Design for KDN offerings, including managed services and transformation programs
  • Provide Deal support, pricing guidance, and commercial structuring for KYC/AML opportunities
  • Collaborate with delivery centers and technical teams to ensure seamless operational alignment
  • Establish solution governance, standards, templates, and playbooks to drive consistency across the organization
  • Spearhead market scanning, innovation, and future state roadmap development in close collaboration with member firms and Global/Regional Risk leadership
  • Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:
  • Minimum eight years of recent experience shaping and architecting complex cyber engagements, including large managed services, transformation programs, and multi-country delivery models, aligned to client operating models and risk profiles
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in computer science or similar field; preferred certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CISA, OSCP, GIAC
  • Strong background engaging directly with member firm cyber leads and senior stakeholders to conduct due diligence, define cyber strategies, operating models, and capability maturity roadmaps
  • Hands-on experience designing or supporting core cyber capabilities such as incident management, threat detection, vulnerability management, and operational resilience, supported by robust solution documentation (architectures, RACIs, SLAs, KPIs, process maps)
  • Experience operating within global delivery environments, including offshore and nearshore models, commercial governance, pricing and approval processes, cross-cultural collaboration, and awareness of cyber market trends and competitive dynamics
  • 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)

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