Cloud Architect

Join to apply for the Cloud Architect role at KPMG CanadaOverview 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.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Cloud Architect to spearhead 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.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 MS EntraID cloud identity servicesExtensive experience in designing and facilitating the application transition from local Active Directory to Azure cloud identity, ensuring seamless integrationProficient in designing and implementing hybrid identity solutions, including Azure AD Connect, to enable single sign-on (SSO) and secure access to cloud resourcesDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex identity synchronization issues, ensuring high availability and reliability of identity servicesWorking with KPMG Global and KPMG Canada internal IdM team 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 CanadaCollaborate with technical teams on defining 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 solution exhibits high levels of performance, security, scalability, maintainability, appropriate reusability, and reliability upon deploymentWhat You Bring To The RoleBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related STEM field or work experience3+ years 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 LDAP.Practical 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 detailDemonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative teamStrong understanding of cloud native architecture and principles and Infrastructure as a codeHands-on experience in designing and configuring secure and scalable cloud platforms on Microsoft Azure, including account structure, security and compliance audit, 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 and experience in API and Webhook development using PowerShell, Python, Node.js, Ruby, and Shell Scripting languagesExcellent knowledge and experience with PowerShell, and Shell ScriptingKPMG 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.Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process are available. At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. #J-18808-Ljbffr