Job Description

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Security Consultant

Job Summary:


As an Information Security Consultant, the individual will be responsible for providing security guidance to IT project teams responsible for delivering business solutions leveraging new market technologies in Travel, Meeting & Events industry. The Information Security Consultant will identify and prioritize security-related requirements, promote secure-by-default designs and ensure information systems and infrastructure will be secured throughout system development life cycle (SDLC). The Information Security Consultant will also be expected to perform risk assessments of 3rd party information systems and infrastructure, develop appropriate risk treatment and mitigation options, and effectively articulate findings and recommendations to IT project teams, Suppliers and management. The successful candidate should have solid background in application and/or infrastructure development, broad experience over an array of information security and technical disciplines and be able to provide pragmatic, business-aligned security guidance. The Information Security Consultant will be expected to work on multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

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 280,000 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) - EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT 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


The Business Enablement Security Consulting group reports to Deputy CISO of Enterprise Workplace Technology in a hands-on role, focused on the secure design, architecture and development for applications. Most of the work will require dealing with 3rd parties, CBS is engaging with, to procure their Cloud based, mobile enabled services to enhance EY employees experience. This will include working on complex Travel solutions, Meetings & Events apps, Ground Transportation, Workplace Experience enhancement etc. These services are evolving & does offer lot of opportunities to be market leader with Security in mind. EY as an organization is big promoter of such innovative ideas & deploy these services across the globe. The Security Consultant works directly with Architects, Developers, IAM engineers, Project Managers, Supplier and other resources (as deem fit); through collaboration and mentoring, they help teams to deliver secure business solutions.



The Security Consultant's role is a technical position which will support the global strategies and architecture vision as it relates to the development of secure design, build, deployment and operation of business applications and related infrastructure.

Your key responsibilities


This position is an individual contributor capable of supporting multiple project teams in the design, implementation and certification of security controls across IT systems - constituting new platforms/products used with in EY. This requires knowledge of various IT system architecture and technology like Travel solutions, Meeting & Events leaders apps etc hosted in different Cloud environments with mobile apps offerings, as well as supporting technology such as IAM, network security, firewalls, user account management, audit & logging, and other security concepts as outlined in ISO27001, OWASP and related security standards. Also consultants should have knowledge of how to assess 3rd Party security assessments and applicability of SOC1, SOC2 reports and concepts of vendor risk management.

Skills and attributes for success


Significant working security experience (with automation platform is a plus) and knowledge in the design, implementation and operation of security controls in any two or more of the following areas (Application Security & Mobile Security preferable):

• Application Security - Experience with the design of security controls for multi-tier business solutions including the design of application-level access and entitlement management, data tenancy and isolation, encryption, and logging. Working familiarity with REST API and micro services architecture.
• Cloud Security -Technical understanding of virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and public cloud offerings and experience designing security configuration and controls within cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure and Azure PAAS services
• Mobile Security -Technical understanding of Mobile Security standards, mobile platforms, mobile testing and experience designing security configuration and controls within mobile device-based solutions. Add-on experience of Mobile app integration with Microsoft InTune plaftform will be an advantage.
• Infrastructure Security - Experience with the integration of common infrastructure security technologies and solutions into business solution architectures including the integration of identity & access management, intrusion detection and prevention, security monitoring, and data encryption solutions.
• Agile & DevOps Methodologies - Experience as a contributing member of a balanced team within an Agile development or DevOps environment.
• Identity and Access Management - Active Directory based Identity and Access Management and Authorization design experience and integration with IDaaS and Federation technologies.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Eight or more years of IT industry experience with minimum eight years of relevant experience in Information Security discipline
• A Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Experiencing in reviewing Mobile applications & platforms, with knowledge of Cloud Environment set up, and knowledge of common information security requirements for such platforms is a plus
• Experience providing and validating security requirements related to information system design and implementation
• Experience providing and validating security requirements related to a broad range of operating systems and databases
• Experience conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, vendor and third party risk assessments and recommending risk remediation strategies
• Experience in the use of tools and methods to identify security exposures and business risks
• Familiarity with information system attack methods and vulnerabilities

Ideally, you'll may also have

• Candidates are preferred to hold or be actively pursuing related professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA
• Knowledge of common information security standards, such as: ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI DSS, ITIL, COBIT
• Working experience with the design and engineering of web-based multi-tier information systems and architecture design
• Working experience with web technologies and programming languages
• Working experience with operating systems and database platforms
• Working experience with mobile applications and mobile enterprise application platforms
• Working experience with more than one of these technologies, i.e. Java, .NET, Oracle, SQL, C++, WebSphere, Sharepoint, IIS, etc.
• Working experience with Cloud & Mobile solutions.

What we look for

• Ability to team well with others to facilitate and enhance the understanding & compliance to security policies
• Ability to work effectively with customers, management, staff members, vendors, and consultants and articulate findings and recommendations
• Strong English communication and writing skills are required
• Strong judgment and analytical ability
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and project management skills
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
• Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
• Willingness to work in CET timezone, to support US & EU initiatives, being flexible when required

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:

• 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

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