Job Description

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.
Perimeter Security Engineer
EY Technology: Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day. Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization. EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units: Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly. Enterprise Technology (ET) – ET supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. ET will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience. Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.
The opportunity This exciting role is inside the Perimeter Security space of Perimeter Engineering, part of the STS organization in Information Security. In the role of a Perimeter Engineer you'll be responsible for the design, engineering, implementation and documentation of all Perimeter Security services, including key technologies associated with Perimeter and border control across all aspects of the EY environment. Additionally, you will provide consulting services to other teams, as well as acting as a level four escalation for the Operations teams for complex issues.
Your key responsibilities Your role is essential to the team’s service delivery activities, you will be providing consultative engagement in the most complex problem management activities, thus helping to drive client satisfaction, demonstrated using various KPIs and metrics. You’ll be responsible for Solution Design and Engineering, Solution Certification, Service Documentation and Operational Escalation support. In the Solution design aspect; you will create designs based on industry best practices, solid engineering principles while clearly ensuring fit for purpose localization. As part of solution certification, you will ensure appropriate software versions have been selected, reviewed and deployment instructions are available allowing the technology estate to be updated by deploying certified code and configurations globally. In the Service documentation aspect, you will develop and maintain documentation for configuration guidelines and templates. Document new services as built for handover to Service Management team and provide consultancy on service operationalisation.
Skills and attributes for success

• Create designs based on industry best practices, sound solid engineering principles incorporating both local and global requirements while clearly understanding that one size does not fit all
• Advanced skills in planning, designing and troubleshooting complex security environments including delivering projects within scope and budget
• Able to make technical decisions in support of Architecture, Strategy, Service Management and Operations functions within the project and escalated troubleshooting contexts
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with external vendors and suppliers in the network industry
• Excellent knowledge of perimeter security and border protection technology, environments, management and monitoring tools associated with EY security systems

To qualify for the role, you must have

• You must be a Self-starter who can operate without direct supervision on multiple complex projects and tasks in parallel
• Present complex and difficult messages skilfully, using a variety of media and methods.
• Produce writing that contains clear, precise descriptive language.
• Experience with infrastructure implementation/management, service/operations management, etc.
• Maintains awareness of related new and emerging technologies.
• Technology requirements;
  • Check Point Firewall (also Palo Alto/Fortinet Firewalls)
  • AlgoSec Firewall automation platform
  • Zscaler Cloud Security
  • SD-WAN awareness preferably Versa
  • Cloud technologies, SAML Integrations, Azure AD
  • SonicWall/Pulse Secure/Prisma VPN technologies
  • In depth understanding of networking concepts, including IoT, IPv4 and IPv6 and how to deploy and configure in the security product set.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as Engineering or Computer Science or a related discipline, plus an industry accreditation or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrable experience in various aspects of Security technology infrastructure design and implementation.
• Security related Professional qualifications [Check Point CCSE, Blue Coat BCCPA
• Service management qualifications [ITIL Foundation]

What we look for In Perimeter Secure we look for inclusive, proactive, high achieving team players who show a passion for the technology and services that it delivers. We are a small team, in diverse locations providing a service at global scale. This will necessitate an individual who is flexible in their working patterns with a strong work ethic to do the right thing at the right time – even if that is late evening or at weekends.
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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  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

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
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