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# Lead Specialist, Federal Cyber AppGate Engineer

- **Company:** Kpmg LLP
- **Location:** McLean, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Identity and Access Management, Network Security, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kpmguscareers.com/jobdetail/?jobId=139386

## About the Role

* A minimum of five years of experience with network security technology and diverse Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solutions, including hands-on AppGate SDP implementation experience; U.S. Federal government consulting experience preferred
 * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
 * Two years of leadership or managerial experience
 * Broad, vendor-agnostic knowledge of ZTNA platforms and Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) architectures
 * Experience designing, implementing, and managing complex, context-based access policies and segmentation strategies at an enterprise scale
 * Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles and deployment patterns, with familiarity with relevant DoD frameworks, NIST 800-207, and large-scale enterprise environments
 * Experience integrating ZTNA solutions with comprehensive Identity and Access Management (IAM), Privileged Access Management (PAM), and ITSM systems
 * Preferred certifications: CISSP, CCSP, GIAC, AppGate
 * Ability to travel as required to support firm engagements
 * Applicant must possess a U.S. Government Secret clearance

## Description

* Manage and coordinate the implementation, administration, and continuous tuning of AppGate SDP platform components in support of broader enterprise Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) objectives
 * Architect, develop, and enforce dynamic, identity-centric security policies, granular micro segmentation rules, and context -aware trusted access models
 * Translate complex organizational security requirements into scalable, effective ZTNA policies across the environment
 * Lead technical workshops, requirements gathering, and workflow creation for securely and seamlessly onboarding mission application to the ZT Architecture
 * Integrate ZTNA tools (AppGate) with broader security ecosystem components including IAM, PAM, and SIEM solutions to achieve end-to-end Zero Trust automation and continuous monitoring
 * Mentor a team of engineers and analysts responsible for AppGate operations
 * Develop comprehensive solution documentation, operational runbooks, and policy guidelines, which contributing to project tracking and reporting
 * Interface with client stakeholders to ensure all ZTNA deployments and access policies rigorously align with compliance, security, and operational mission requirements