Cloud Architect

Join to apply for the Cloud Architect role at KPMG CanadaOverviewAt 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.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cloud Architect to lead our organization’s transition to Microsoft EntraID. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in cloud identity, architecture, and migration to make a significant impact on our digital landscape. You will be a member of KPMG Canada Business Enablement Services (BES) Technology Architecture & Implementation team. Your primary responsibility will be to lead the migration from legacy identity platforms to Microsoft EntraID, ensuring a secure, scalable, and seamless experience for our users. You will work closely with stakeholders across IT, security, operations, and business units to deliver a strategic roadmap and guide our transformation. An excellent communicator with a hands-on, get-the-job-done attitude and mindset.What You Will DoDesign and develop scalable, secure, and reliable cloud architectures tailored to client requirementsLead projects involving Active Directory migrations, consolidations, and integrations with EntraID cloud identity servicesDesign and facilitate the application transition from local Active Directory to Azure cloud identity, ensuring seamless integrationDesign and implement hybrid identity solutions, including Azure AD Connect, to enable single sign-on (SSO) and secure access to cloud resourcesTroubleshoot and resolve complex identity synchronization issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of identity servicesCollaborate with KPMG Global and KPMG Canada internal IdM teams to support and provide guidance on EntraID/AzureAD and other modern IdM technologiesManage, deploy, and troubleshoot enterprise certificate authorities and oversee the complete certificate lifecycle across cloud and hybrid environmentsCollaborate with KPMG Global Architects, Canadian Architecture, Operations and Security teams to design, deploy and maintain cloud solutions for KPMG CanadaDefine cloud architectural standards and best practices, providing consistent recommendations and oversight to team membersUnderstand KPMG’s digital strategy, cloud platform capabilities, IT and business priorities and success measures to design implementation architectures and solutionsEnsure that solutions exhibit high performance, security, scalability, maintainability, reusability, and reliability upon deploymentWhat You Bring To The RoleBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related STEM field or work experience3+ years of proven experience in architecting solutions on major cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect ExpertExtensive expertise in Active Directory architecture, administration, and troubleshooting—covering domain controller deployment, security hardening, group policy management, directory synchronization, and cloud integrationDemonstrated expertise in configuring, managing, and troubleshooting identity and access management systems (EntraID, Okta, MFA)Extensive hands-on experience with authentication protocols such as SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and LDAPPractical experience managing certificate authorities, PKI, certificate issuance, renewal, and revocation in complex enterprise environmentsExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiencesAnalytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and as part of a collaborative teamStrong understanding of cloud-native architecture and principles and Infrastructure as CodeHands-on experience in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure, including account structure, security and compliance audits, connectivity, shared services, etc.Knowledge of cloud services application integration, functions, databases, data warehouse and analytics, serverless computing, machine learning, developer tools, security and identity managementKnowledge of API and Webhook development using PowerShell, Python, Node.js, Ruby, and Shell Scripting languagesExcellent knowledge and experience with PowerShell and shell scriptingThis position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will be required to support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders nationally in our English-speaking provinces while at KPMG.Compensation and BenefitsThe expected base salary range for this position is $86,000 to $128,500 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. KPMG offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program.Inclusion and AccommodationsKPMG is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and encourage you to bring your whole self to work.Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment processWe are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process and can offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.Seniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionInformation TechnologyNote: This refined description preserves core responsibilities and qualifications while removing extraneous boilerplate and formatting inconsistencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr