Manager Cyber Assessment, Federal IT Compliance Issues Manager

Company: KPMG Careers
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 26, 2025

Job Description:

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Manager, Cyber Assessment, Federal IT Compliance Issues Manager to join our Enterprise Security Services organization. This is a remote work opportunity.Responsibilities:

• Work with KPMG stakeholders to remediate Information Technology (IT) Compliance Findings by updating or creating System Security Plan (SSPs), procedures, and other Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) documentation.
• Review collected evidence for the formal CMMC Assessment, ensuring that it meets the control objectives, and addresses the IT Compliance Gap.
• Drive corrective action plans to remediation by conducting regular stakeholder discussions and managing stakeholder relations.
• Report against in-progress corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provide management with summary information on the status of the portfolio of corrective action plans.
• Examine evidence provided to close corrective action plans, ensuring that it meets the control objectives and addresses the IT Compliance Gap.Qualifications:
  • Minimum five years of recent experience in IT Security or IT Compliance/Audit, as well as experience working with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, FedRAMP, or CMMC, as an IT Auditor tasked with auditing controls.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), and/or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) preferred; Registered Practitioner (RP), Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Cybersecurity Professional (CCA) preferred.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-66, CMMC, NIST Framework, ISO, HITRUST, Payment Card Industry (PCI), and/or other relative NIST controls.
  • Ability to work independently and hit the ground running within a short amount of time is required (one month).
  • Profound trouble-shooting and organizational skills with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously; ability to participate in resource planning processes based on defined organizational plans.
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels of responsibility and authority; ability to prioritize, delegate and foster the development of high-performance teams to lead/support an environment driven by customer service and teamwork.
  • 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).KPMG complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. If required, the ranges displayed below or via the URL below are specifically for those potential hires who will work in the location(s) listed. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, the firm is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. Depending on job classification, standard work hours, and years of service, KPMG provides Personal Time Off per fiscal year. Additionally, each year the firm publishes a calendar of holidays to be observed during the year and provides two firmwide breaks each year where employees will not be required to use Personal Time Off; one is at year end and the other is around the July 4th holiday. Additional details about our benefits can be found towards the bottom of our KPMG US Careers site at "".Follow this link to obtain salary ranges by city outside of CA:California Salary Range: $115600 - $246900.KPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.Los Angeles County applicants: Material job duties for this position are listed above. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, and safeguard business operations and company reputation. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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