Technology Consulting – Cyber Security, Associate/ Senior Associate

Job description

Cyber security is one of the most important risks facing businesses today. Systems, applications, and processes are becoming increasingly interconnected and automated and many organizations are now reliant upon technology to drive business strategy and growth.

 

Our clients are turning to EY for help and guidance on how to protect their assets, minimize business disruption and improve security as they continue to exploit technology to transform their business

At EY, we are expanding our already market leading cyber security services. We need excellent people, across all grades, to join our team and be part of our exciting growth strategy.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

As a Senior Associate, you will lead the cyber security engagements and projects for our client. They may include implementation of security solutions for our clients and support the clients in their desire to protect the business. You will belong to an international connected team of specialists helping our clients with their most complex information security needs and contributing toward their business resilience.

 

You will have a responsibility for:

·  Working across a portfolio of cyber engagements with our clients, reporting to a Manager or Senior Manager, responsible for the day to day completion of engagements and projects
·  Working with team members you will create high quality reports, ready for review by a Manager or Senior Manager
·  Where possible, you will identify opportunities for EY to assist our clients further and escalate these potential areas to the engagement manager. 
·  Working with the engagement manager you will assist with the planning and delivery phases of engagements
·  Contributing to the creation of proposals and marketing material

 

You will be responsible to deliver one or more of the below:

 

·  Perform security risk and controls assessments and/or penetration testing to evaluate and analyze threat, vulnerability, impact, risk and security issues to Business.
·  Assist client in evaluating, enhancing or developing, and managing their:  
·  Cybersecurity Management programs including technology controls, process controls, and governance, risk and compliance elements
·  Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Management programs
·  Data Protection and Privacy management programs
·  Threat and Vulnerability Management programs
·  Security Incident Detection and Response management programs
·  Identity and access management programs

 

You are expected to:

 

·  Consistently deliver quality client services and manage expectations of client service delivery.
·  Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
·  Demonstrate technical, risk capabilities and professional knowledge.
·  Remain current on new developments in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge.

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

·  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
·  Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
·  Advanced written and verbal communication skills
·  Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
·  Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

 

Qualifications

 

·  A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer/ electrical engineering, information technology or a related field
·  Minimum 2 years of recent relevant work experience in information security or information technology discipline, preferably in a technology consulting role with a leading management consultancy organization or professional services firm
·  Experience in client service delivery and be able to manage multiple engagement teams and projects
·  Related professional certifications such as CISSP, OSCP, CEH, CISM, etc.  

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

·  Good project management skills
·  Experience in coaching and supervising junior team members
·  A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
·  Creative, independent with good problem solving skills
·  Proactive, dedicated, innovative, resourceful, strong analytical and able to work under pressure
·  Analytical, Advanced report-written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
·  Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment

 

What we look for

 

As highly motivated and a good communicator, you will also need to convey technical content in business language with senior management.  You’ll also need to be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career but recognises the value in developing others and strengthening the team.

 

What working at EY offers

 

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

 

About EY

 

As a global leader in assurance, tax, strategy and consulting services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

 

Join us in building a better working world. 

 

Apply now.