Manager, Global Cloud and Security Engineer

Overview
At KPMG, you'll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Together with more than 273,000 colleagues in 143 countries throughout our member firms, people at KPMG imagine big ideas and bring solutions to life for clients both big and small. A role with KPMG International will open a world of opportunity in your career.

KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech- enabled solutions for clients, you'll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team

Cloud Operations provides support / expertise in One Platform to member firms and global functions and for globally managed services. Support at Tier 2 & 3 is available as well as enhanced support options for departments that need them.

Operational Support areas are grouped in three Chapters:

• Cloud Enterprise: Azure services, Core Infrastructure and Security.
• Digital Workplace: Identity Management, M365, Messaging, Chat, Voice and Collaboration.
• Secure Connectivity: Azure Networking, Palo Alto Technologies, SD-WAN, Squid & ISAM Proxies, Infoblox, Network Micro segmentation and Terraform.

The role is focused on operational and related technical support for the designated product(s) and/or cloud solutions/services and the accompanying deployment and adoption process. The role represents the team and acts as lead in operational issues across countries / globally in the own area of expertise. The role is also responsible for monitoring, maintaining and continuously improving the operational steady-state of the underlying services.

The role creates and implements solutions in products and/or platforms. Leads migrations of KPMG and KPMG customer applications from private hosted infrastructure to cloud or hybrid solutions. The role will lead several and diverse engineer team(s) in mostly global projects ensuring delivery of applications and/or service components with highest levels of availability, performance, and security. # LI-Hybrid

What you will do

• Providing support of the services operated by the Secure Connectivity Chapter (Azure Networking, Palo Alto Technologies, SD-WAN, Squid & ISAM Proxies, Infoblox, Network Micro segmentation and Terraform) including regular on-call support at the weekends during the normal working hours for the region using a follow-the-sun handover process between regions
• Identify & implement continual improvements to the services operated by the Secure Connectivity Chapter (Azure Networking, Palo Alto Technologies, SD-WAN, Squid & ISAM Proxies, Infoblox, Network Micro segmentation and Terraform)
• Accountable for ensuring adherence to guidelines and best practices by colleagues in the tier 2 support teams, improving operational stability as a result.
• Responsible for technical expertise in any projects they are assigned to, with a particular focus on ensuring any product delivered by a project is reliable and supportable by the Chapter.
• Accountable for assessing our vendors / suppliers continually for their suitability in providing services pertaining to the Chapter's responsibilities.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in computer science, engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant IT work experience, with at least 3 years' experience working in complex network environments
  
• Over 3 years experience implementing and supporting firewall solutions within medium to large, complex organizations. (Azure Networking, Palo Alto Technologies, SD-WAN, Squid & ISAM Proxies, Infoblox, Network Micro segmentation and Terraform)
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with Azure Networking (Application Gateway, WAF, Private Link, NAT Gateway, etc)
  
  Strong understanding of Palo Alto Networks security technologies including Wildfire, AV/Threat Prevention, URL filtering, User-ID and Panorama.
  
• Firewall and network management qualifications such as PCNSE, CCNP Security, CCSE, or FNSE (or equivalent skill level).
• Flexibility to work varying hours as required by the business

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Keys to your success:
KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
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Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

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