Job Description

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EY- Security Architects -Expressions of Interest
Our highly successful Cyber Security team is growing and we are looking to connect with security architects with varying levels of experience. You may be ready for a change in your career now or in the future and either way, we would like to speak with you now and get the ball rolling! If this opportunity sounds like you, please apply and we can start the conversation.
The opportunity
Cyber threats, social media, massive data storage, privacy requirements and continuity of the business as usual require heavy information security measures. As a security architect, you will lead the 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 be working with our Advanced Security centres to access the most sophisticated tools available to fight against cybercrime.
Your key responsibilities

• Be involved in Enterprise and Cyber security architecture services for many of our largest global clients
• Create reusable solutions to common security problems, including design patterns and best practices, with a focus on a multi-layered security approach.
• Build security control libraries that map to industry standards like NIST, CIS, or vendor best practices, providing clear security requirements and measurable outcomes for compliance and effectiveness.
• Design and maintain guardrails and checklists to define security solution boundaries, verify control implementations, and ensure compliance and risk alignment.
• Develop security policies and guidelines, document best practices for control implementation, and provide guidance on control selection.
• Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to the organization's assets, evaluate the likelihood and impact of identified threats, and prioritize risks based on severity.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and address concerns.
• Provide support with the deployment and configuration of security controls based on best practices and recommendations.
• Create detailed, step-by-step instructions for configuring security controls accurately and consistently.
• Design integration strategies for seamless incorporation of new security solutions with existing systems.
• Design plans for seamless integration of new security solutions with existing systems and infrastructure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, address concerns, and ensure the integration strategies align with business objectives and technical constraints.
• Identify security gaps in solution designs and design practical solutions to remediate them
• Be dedicated to operational and delivery excellence.

Skills and attributes for success

• Expert level security knowledge in technical IT Security domains such as Infrastructure, networks, databases, Security Monitoring, cloud Security or Security solution development
• Understanding of business and industry/sector specific service and technology requirements such as Manufacturing, Banking & Financial Services, Consumer Products & Retail etc..,
• Expert level knowledge in assessing solution architectures at the planning and design level for security issues and vulnerabilities
• Experience in practical security vulnerability remediation
• Management of multiple stakeholders including business and IT
• Information Security domains - in particular one or more of the following: Cyber Program Management, Cyber Transformation, Cyber Threat Management, Identity & Access Management, Data Protection, Privacy, Organisational Resilience. This experience should include both advisory and implementation experience
• Strong technical security skills in assessment, design, implementation, architecture, and program / project delivery and work across various delivery models, (Waterfall, Agile, DevOps)
• Industry related certification preferred at least one (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CISM, SABSA, PMP, PRINCE2, TOGAF, ITIL)
• Solution Level Certifications, OSCP, CREST, GIAC would be advantageous, as well as penetration testing experience.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• 8 - 10 years of professional experience in cyber security consulting in security controls assessment and implementation in complex IT environments including on premise and cloud
• Strong project management, negotiation and interpersonal skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• You may also have a Bachelor's and/or post graduate degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related major.
• You will impress us with your technical skills, however, it will be your strong communication skills, ability to build and develop relationships and commitment to delivering excellence in client service that will stand you apart.

What we look for

• A Team of people with commercial acumen, technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment with consulting skills.
• An opportunity to be a part of market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of 1400 + professionals, in the only integrated global transaction business worldwide.
• Opportunities to work with EY Consulting practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries

What working at EY offers
At EY, we're dedicated to helping our clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies - and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.
You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. 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

EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

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