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# Director, Cloud and Platform Security

- **Company:** Kpmg LLP
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $169,005
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Identity and Access Management, Information Security Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Key Management, Network Security, Software Vulnerability Management, Data Logging, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, CIS Benchmarks, Devsecops, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response
- **Published:** November 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18907506/Director-Cloud-Platform-Security-Georgia-Atlanta

## About the Role

* Minimum of eight years of experience focused on cloud and platform security, including experience within a consulting, professional services, or client-facing advisory environment
 * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.
 * Hands-on experience securing cloud environments using security capabilities and services within AWS, Microsoft Azure, and/or Google Cloud, with knowledge of identity and access management, network security, encryption, key management, logging, monitoring, and cloud security posture management
 * Experience with cloud and platform security technologies and practices such as containers and Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, CI/CD and DevSecOps security, vulnerability management, secrets management, workload protection, and security automation
 * Knowledge of cloud security and risk frameworks and standards such as the Cloud Security Alliance Cloud Controls Matrix, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-53, CIS Benchmarks, and/or ISO 27001, with the ability to translate requirements into practical technical controls
 * Strong client-facing, project management, analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead workstreams, communicate technical risks to business stakeholders, and mentor team members
 * Ability to travel as required to support client engagements and business needs
 * 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)

## Description

* Lead cloud and platform security engagements for clients, assessing security architectures and recommending risk-based improvements across cloud, hybrid, and platform environments
 * Design and implement cloud security controls and architectures across platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, including identity and access management, network security, data protection, encryption, logging, monitoring, and security posture management
 * Advise clients on secure cloud and platform transformation, including security architecture, configuration, workload protection, container and Kubernetes security, infrastructure as code, DevSecOps, and security automation
 * Assess cloud and platform environments against recognized security frameworks and requirements, identify control gaps, develop remediation plans, and support implementation of sustainable security capabilities
 * Manage client relationships and project delivery, including workplans, deliverables, status reporting, risk and issue management, and coordination with client, technology, and security stakeholders
 * Lead and develop engagement team members while contributing to practice growth through reusable methodologies, solution development, proposals, presentations, and knowledge sharing
 * Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment