Job Description

What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world?Here at EY, you\'ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We\'ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you\'ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world?Here at EY, you\'ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We\'ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you\'ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.At EY, you\'ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we\'re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.Cyber threats, social media, massive data storage, privacy requirements and continuity of the business as usual require heavy information security measures. As an information security specialist, you will assist in the end to end implementation of security solutions for our clients and support our clients in their desire to protect the business.The OpportunityThis is a role where no two days are the same - so you\'ll find yourself taking on plenty of new responsibilities as you go. You\'ll work alongside clients and colleagues, balancing your time between developing security strategies, advising stakeholders, providing workshops and supporting business development. If you\'re flexible and ready to adapt to a constantly changing environment, there\'s no better place to develop your skills. Since you\'ll be working directly with clients, some travel will be required.Your Key ResponsibilitiesAs a Cyber Security Consultant, you will be part of the team to assess, design, build, implement and manage 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.

• Assist in monitoring and analysing security alerts and incidents to identify potential security breaches or vulnerabilities.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of security systems, tools, and technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify weaknesses in systems and networks.
• Assist in the development and implementation of security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to the development and execution of security awareness and training programs for employees.
• Collaborate with the cybersecurity team to investigate and respond to security incidents, including malware infections, unauthorized access attempts, and data breaches.
• Assist in the analysis of security logs and event data to identify and respond to potential security threats.
• Stay up to date with the latest cybersecurity trends, technologies, and threats through continuous learning and research.
• Support the development and maintenance of incident response plans and disaster recovery procedures.
• Participate in security audits and risk assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate remediation measures.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Experience in delivering multiple security projects and solutions across one or more of the following domains: (Information Security domains: Cyber Program Management, Cyber Threat Management, Identity & Access Management, Data Protection, Privacy, Security Operations and Cyber Analytics.) This experience should include both advisory, implementation and operation experience
• Understand security concepts and how they apply to business and technology solutions
• Be able to articulate threats and risk to business and technology leaders
• Understand project management concepts and how they can be applied to security related projects
• Strong technical security skills in assessment, design, implementation, architecture, and program / project delivery and work across various delivery models, (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps)

To Qualify for the role, you must have

• A recognized university degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent
• Strong interest in the field of information security
• Creative, independent with good problem-solving skills
• Excellent communicator with strong analytical, interpersonal and writing skills

Ideally, you\'ll also have

• Industry related certification preferred (e.g. CISA, CISM, SABSA, PRINCE2, TOGAF, ITIL).
• Threat Modelling and Cloud Technical Risk Assessment knowledge
• Solution Level Certifications, OSCP, CREST, GIAC would be advantageous, as well as penetration testing experience.
• Solution design of Threat & Vulnerability Management solutions such as implementation of SIEM (e.g. ArcSight), Incident Response (e.g. Resilient) & Security Analytics (e.g. RSA Security Analytics) within the context of a Security Operating Centre framework
• Familiar with at least one of the following IAM technologies such as SailPoint, RSA Aveksa / VIA & Oracle (OIM, OIA)

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We\'re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We\'re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We\'re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

What\'s in it for you

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society - building a better working world, together.

What you can expect

• Please note that applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis. We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, apply now.Please note that for your application to be considered, you are required to upload the following documents together with your online application:

• Detailed resume
• Highest academic certification and transcripts

To learn more about careers in EY, please visit or connect with us on social media ( or ) to hear from our people about their EY careers.EY | Building a better working worldEY exists to build a better working world, helping create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today

EY