Lead Specialist, Federal Cyber AppGate Engineer

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KPMG is currently seeking a Lead Specialist to join our Federal Advisory practice.

• 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

• 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

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