Senior Associate, Middleware - DataPower Administration

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 Senior Associate, Middleware - DataPower Administration to join our Digital Nexus technology organization. Responsibilities: - Provide hands-on administration, configuration, and domain management for KPMG's physical and virtual IBM DataPower Security Gateway appliance infrastructure - Partner with development teams to deploy and maintain DataPower services and service artifacts across production and lower environments - Manage and execute routine platform maintenance, including firmware upgrades and timely updates of security certificates and keys - Own and implement the lifecycle for Incident, Service Request, Change, and problem management processes within the DataPower service area - Work independently as the primary DataPower Administration representative on enterprise project portfolio initiatives and automation scripting development - Continuous monitoring of platform health to identify improvement opportunities and provide reliable 24x7 escalation and troubleshooting support - Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment Qualifications: - Minimum three years of recent hands-on administration and support experience for large-scale enterprise IBM DataPower solutions - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; minimum of a high school diploma or GED required - Minimum two years of recent experience with Python and PowerShell scripting; strong working knowledge of XML, XPath, XSLT, and GatewayScript (DataPower development experience is a strong plus) - Proven experience integrating DataPower with Identity & Access Management (IAM) systems (LDAP, AD, Okta, SAML, OAuth, SSO, Federated AAA) and managing secure network protocols (TLS Proxy, XML Firewall) - Strong understanding of Web Service standards (XML, REST) and experience configuring Multi-Protocol Gateways, Web Service Proxies, and egress policies - Exceptional verbal/written communication and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical teams and clients while managing multiple projects simultaneously - Applicants 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 LLP and its subsidiaries ("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, KPMG 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 pack