Lead Engineer, Network Security Platform

Experteer Overview As Lead Engineer in KPMG’s Digital Nexus team, you drive the network security platform roadmap and ensure secure, scalable integration with cloud and on-premises infrastructure. You shape technology direction, mentor the Network team, and provide escalation support, influencing both architecture and operations. Your work directly supports delivering secure, reliable services for clients and internal stakeholders. This role offers impact across security posture, cloud integration, and cross-functional collaboration. Compensation / Benefits * Contribute to technology architecture roadmaps and maintain them, aligning security with best practices and standards * Assess current network security architecture and outline improvements to integrate with cloud and on-prem ecosystems (Zscaler, GCP, Palo Alto) * Maintain deep technical and business awareness to deliver roadmap items on time with high quality * Provide guidance and ensure product development adheres to process, budgets, and performance targets; perform root cause and preventative analysis for operations * Deliver last-tier support to operations and support teams, including root cause analysis and knowledge transfer to the Network team * Design system configurations, establish standards, and lead system installation activities * Lead and train team members, fostering a high-performance, service-focused environment Tasks * Minimum five years of experience with web proxy products (Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma) and cloud environments (Azure, GCP) * Deep expertise with Palo Alto firewalls (physical Strata and VM-Series), Panorama management, and Prisma Access/SaaS security * Hands-on GCP engineering experience (VPC design, Cloud Armor) and integrating security appliances in cloud-native setups * Proven experience in Zscaler ZIA/ZPA design, implementation, and management * Strong background in network automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) * Excellent communication, ability to lead across levels, prioritize, and manage multiple projects Key requirements * comprehensive benefits package * medical and dental plans * vision coverage * disability and life insurance * 401(k) plans * well-being benefits

aaaaC_ and performance targets; perform root cause and preventative analysis for operations * Deliver last-tier support to operations and support teams, including root cause analysis and knowledge transfer to the Network team * Design system configurations, establish standards, and lead system installation activities * Lead and train team members, fostering a high-performance, service-focused environment Tasks * Minimum five years of experience with web proxy products (Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma) and cloud environments (Azure, GCP) * Deep expertise with Palo Alto firewalls (physical Strata and VM-Series), Panorama management, and Prisma Access/SaaS security * Hands-on GCP engineering experience (VPC design, Cloud Armor) and integrating security appliances in cloud-native setups * Proven experience in Zscaler ZIA/ZPA design, implementation, and management * Strong background in network automation and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible) * Excellent communication, ability to lead aaaau _ levels, prioritize, and manage multiple projects Key requirements * comprehensive benefits package * medical and dental plans * vision coverage * disability and life insurance * 401(k) plans * well-being benefits