Enterprise Hybrid Platform Architect (Advisory) – Manager – National Security

Company: KPMG International Cooperative
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Overview

Enterprises often imagine that their modernisation journey will simplify their environment. In practice, adopting cloud and other technologies adds further capabilities, drives divergence in operating models, and splits business processes across multiple tech stacks in different landing zones, ultimately increasing the overall complexity of the enterprise estate.Role

As a Manager at KPMG, you will lead and shape technology-enabled change, advising senior stakeholders and driving the delivery of innovative solutions, with a focus on the National Security sector.Responsibilities

Have strong hands‑on skills in a relevant technical area.Be comfortable running technical workstreams within larger projects.Provide highly credible and informative thought leadership based on real‑life experience.Design roadmaps, implementation strategies, transformation plans and solution architectures.Provide broad and detailed insight across a range of technology areas, including integration and hybrid hosting scenarios.Collaborate with colleagues to maximise the use of our knowledge and experience.Leverage your expertise and network to generate new client opportunities.Drive the development of propositions and assets, bringing a National Security perspective to them.Share knowledge by coaching and advising colleagues.Develop strong client relationships with stakeholders to understand their business problems and identify commercial opportunities for KPMG.Manage technical reviews and assessments of platform strategy, roadmaps, data models, cloud integration and migration tools.Qualifications

Proven experience in helping clients shape and deliver technology‑enabled change that delivers value, security, agility and efficiency.Developed enterprise‑level technology strategies and contributed to the definition of associated programs of work.Experience delivering complex architectural solutions on cloud or hybrid environments and integrating new platforms into the wider enterprise.Experience across disciplines, including business analysis, systems thinking, solution architecture, technical architecture, data architecture and data science.Knowledge of a variety of systems thinking and systems integration approaches and techniques.Strong knowledge of traditional platform delivery approaches, technologies and operating models.Thorough appreciation of the capabilities of major cloud platforms—Azure, GCP, and deep expertise in AWS.Ability to balance trade‑offs between one‑size‑fits‑all and landing‑zone‑specific solutions.Understanding of the importance of enterprise MI for long‑term decision making and near‑real‑time observability for operations.Appreciation of different operating models for legacy and cloud environments, with the ability to contribute to operating‑model design and implementation.Ability to manage technical reviews and assessments of platform strategy, roadmaps, data models, cloud integration and migration tools.Team player who thrives in a diverse culture, inspiring and motivating others.Recognised industry qualifications appropriate to the role and seniority.Practitioner rather than theorist, passionate about technology and thriving in multi‑disciplinary teams.Highly credible in front of both client and colleagues, acting as a source of support for customers throughout the transformation journey.Location & Travel

The role will preferably be based at our London, Manchester or Bristol offices, though other locations will be considered. Client constraints may require you to be on site for a significant portion of the week and significant travel within the United Kingdom may be required.About KPMG

KPMG is part of a global network of firms offering Audit, Tax, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology services. Through the talent of over 17,000 colleagues, we bring creativity and insight to clients’ most critical challenges. KPMG’s AI & Platform Engineering practice helps clients transform the way they deliver the technology underpinnings of their businesses, working with the UK’s largest and most complex organisations to develop strategies for modern platform technologies, build operating models, architectures and capabilities, and help clients operate their platform estates effectively and cost‑efficiently over the long term.National Security Focus

Our National Security sector is a key priority for KPMG, with ambitious growth plans over the next three years. This role will be aligned to the well‑established National Security team and is expected to be a key contributor to that growth.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026