IS Security Consultant

The opportunity

As a Security Consultant within EY’s internal Global Information Security team, the individual will be a trusted security advisor to the Client Technology Platforms Delivery organization within IT Services. The Client Technology Platforms delivery organization is responsible for end-to-end delivery of technology programs and projects supporting EY’s Client Techmology service lines including delivery of a global managed services platform, big data and analytics solutions as well as individual line of business solutions and services. This role will directly engage in supporting a team of architects, engineers, and product managers for delivery on programs and projects, defining security risks and controls, providing security guidance, identifying and prioritizing security-related requirements, promoting secure-by-default designs and facilitating delivery of information security services throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC). The role will also develop and directly communicate appropriate risk treatment and mitigation options to address security vulnerabilities translated vulnerabilities into business risk terminology for communication to business stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

• Support a technical team with a focuse on the following responsibilities :
• Define security architectures and provide pragmatic security guidance that balance business benefit and risks
• Engage IT project teams throughout the SDLC to identify and prioritize applicable security controls and provide guidance on how to implement these controls
• Perform threat modeling and risk assessments of information systems, applications and infrastructure
• Maintain and enhance the Information Security risk assessment and certification methodologies
• Define security configuration standards for shared and multi-tenant platforms and technologies
• Develop appropriate risk treatment and mitigation options to address security risks identified during security review or audit
• Translate technical vulnerabilities into business risk terminology for business units and recommend corrective actions to customers and project stakeholders
• Provide knowledge sharing and technical assistance to other team members
• Act as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in responsible technologies and have deep technical understanding of responsible services and technology portfolios

Skills and attributes for success

Significant working security experience and knowledge in the design, implementation, and operation of security controls in the following areas :

Although not required, it is preferred that candidates possess additional working security experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas :

To qualify for the role, you must have :

Ideally, you’ll also have

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer :

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