The role will be working in the UK Cyber Security practice within our Technology and Data service line in Advisory. Our clients are increasingly under cyber-attack and regulatory scrutiny to demonstrate effective management of cyber risk. Our specialists provide independent, jargon free advice and advanced technical capabilities to help our clients proactively manage cyber and technology risks to drive value from their business information assets whilst protecting business.

 Our cyber security services are defined within three capability groups:

• Cyber Risk, Resilience and Privacy
• Identity and access management (IAM) and cloud security
• Cyber Threat Management

The SAP/Service Now CDL is accountable for the quality of delivery of all SAP/Service Now engagements, both functional and technical, through a matrixed team of Engagement Leaders and Engagement Managers. The CDL enables the growth of our SAP/Service Now business by validating deal board submissions, driving resourcing (on, near and offshore), embedding scalable and repeatable methods, incorporating lessons learned to improve delivery, and providing delivery assurance to SAP/Service Now engagements.

Azure Solution Architect

At KPMG we implement best in class solutions for Microsoft Azure, ERP and CRM. We have extensive knowledge and expertise in all areas, enabling us to provide our clients with an integrated end-to-end solution. Our solutions are based on the Microsoft Azure and Dynamics range of products which enables us to deliver, powerful, adaptable cloud solutions. Such systems are strategic IT solutions which integrate all the management information across an entire organisation into one single intuitive software application.  

The Role: 

The Solution Architect is responsible for creating and delivering innovative solutions for our clients. This person must be comfortable working in an agile manner and be able to spot opportunities for the Azure practice, both within KPMG and customer environments. The person should be comfortable presenting Azure services and solutions to technical and non-technical audiences, articulating the benefits to their business, with the goal to drive growth for the Azure practice. The Solution Architect will work with clients, manage technical teams during projects and act as the TDA for projects.  

The Solution Architect will be responsible for: 

• Working with clients on their Microsoft cloud adoption strategy. 
• Leading cloud engagements. 
• Creating high level architectural designs based on customer requirements for infrastructure and applications. 
• Deliver product presentations and configured demonstrations to prove our ability to meet a prospect’s cloud adoption needs. 
• Act as the Technical Design Authority on projects alongside the Technical Architects. 
• Provide governance to projects and mentor members of the team. 
• Showcase our propositions to customers via online webinars and face to face workshops. 
• Engage with KPMG stakeholders and ensure our solutions are understood throughout the firm. 
• Engage with customers on a long-term basis and drive Microsoft Azure adoption. 
• Create collateral and GTM ideas to enhance our offering in the marketplace. 
• Work on proposals and RFI’s alongside the sales and pre-sales teams. 
• Maintaining technical knowledge by working closely with our Microsoft account teams. 
• Assist in the recruitment process for the team. 
• Propose and work on new IP for products and services for GTM initiatives. 
• Serve as a Technical Lead for a specific domain within the cloud capability. 

Core Technical Knowledge Required: 

• Proven experience in leading technical projects (Cloud Adoption, Landing Zone design and deploy, Cloud Migration, Cloud Readiness, Cloud Maturity) 
• Solid background in on premises infrastructure, virtualisation technologies or applications. 
• Proven experience with Azure IaaS (virtual machines, storage, networking, security). 
• Proven experience with Azure Backup & Recovery Services. 
• Proven experience with Azure Governance (Blueprints, policies, tagging, cost management). 
• Proven experience with Azure SQL Databases (Managed Instances, PaaS, IaaS). 
• Proven experience with Azure Security (Zero Trust, Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Azure AD, AIP). 
• Proven experience with Azure Serverless and integration (Batch, Function, Logic Apps, EventGrid). 
• Proven experience with Azure Containers (AKS, ACI, ACR). 
• Proven experience with Active Directory (Azure AD, Azure AD DS, on premises AD DS). 
• Experience with Windows Server\Linux OS. 
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (ARM, Bicep, Terraform, PowerShell). 
• Proven experience with Solution Architecture (Cloud, Securi

Copilot Data Solution Architect

KPMG is looking for an experienced and talented Copilot Data Solution Architect who will help  to grow our data delivery team: architecting, designing and implementing large-scale Data Platform, Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics solutions for our clients. The role is highly technical and requires a robust understanding and hands-on expertise of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, data architecture and modelling concepts. The role also demands strong analytical, problem solving, and planning skills. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills and the motivation to achieve results in a dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and overall end-to-end design, deployment and delivery of Copilot Data

• Platforms, across Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Data Lakehouses, pipelines,
• Databricks, BI and Data Analytics solutions

• Presales, estimating and proposal writing, responding to RFPs
• Remaining up to date in new and emerging technologies
• Working with clients to develop data technology strategy and roadmaps, and plan

• delivery

• Oversight and support of delivery team outputs
• Data modelling, design, and build
• Infrastructure as Code delivery
• Enforcing technical architecture and documentation standards, policies and procedures
• Analysing, implementing, and resolving issues with existing Copilot Data Platforms
• Working with business experts and customers to understand business needs, and

• translate business requirements into reporting and data analytics functionality

• Assisting in scoping, estimation and task planning for assigned projects
• Following the project work plans to meet functionality requirements, project objectives

• and timelines

• Providing accurate and complete technical architectural documents
• Addressing customer queries and issues in a timely manner
• Providing mentoring and hands on guidance to other team members
   

Requirements

• Experience in designing and implementing Copilot Data solutions using services such

• as: Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure
• SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, Azure Stream Analytics, Azure Blob
• storage, Azure Cosmos DB, ARM templates.
• Familiar with Microsoft Power BI
• Familiar with Azure Purview
• An understanding of Master Data Management and Data Governance frameworks
• Familiar with Infrastructure as Code approaches and implementations
• Familiar with development approaches such as CI/CD
• Familiar with Azure DevOps
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member and leader in a diverse technical environment
• Be customer-service oriented
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Willing to travel across the UK and abroad when required
• Graduate-level education in Computer Science or a relevant field, or a widely
• recognised professional qualification at a comparable level
• Formal training and/or certification on related technologies is highly valued
• Minimum of three years working in a similar role
• Knowledge of Common Data Models/Industry Data Models/Synapse Analytics
• Database templates will be considered an asset
• Experience in OLAP technology and the Microsoft on-premises BI Stack
• (SSIS/SSR

Director

At KPMG, you will bring your industry knowledge and technology experience to map customer business challenges to on-premise and cloud technology solutions, shape end-to-end transformational journeys, and deliver real business value to ours clients. In this role, you will be part of some very exciting client engagements, lead pre-sales activities/proposals and be responsible for delivering our portfolio of technology solutions, whilst maintaining deep executive-level client relationships.

As part of this leadership role, you will also inherently lead our brilliant teams, and coach and mentor junior members in their own career progressions whilst contributing to our overall go-to-market activities through building the KPMG brand and being visible as a leading advisor within our clients, the market, and our alliance partners.

This role is crucial in shaping the pre-sales and solution strategy, delivering high-impact presentations, and demonstrating the value of Microsoft Dynamics solutions to potential clients. The Director will also play a key role in building and maintaining strategic relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally.

The Director role will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure that pre-sales strategies align with the firm's overall vision and objectives, focusing on driving growth in Microsoft Dynamics Finance and Operations
• Develop long-term plans to support business development efforts and establish the firm as a leader in digital transformation
• Work closely with sales leaders to identify opportunities, define engagement strategies, and tailor solutions to meet specific client needs
• Work alongside the technical team and delivery large complex solutions
• Engage with senior executives and partners to discuss strategic p