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Technology Consulting

Title: Specialist II, Technical Risk Assurance Analyst

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and are key to our innovation as an organization.

Fueled by strategic investment in technology and innovation, Client Technology seeks to drive growth opportunities and solve complex business problems for our clients through building a robust platform for business and powerful product engine that are vital to innovation at scale. As part of Client Technology, you’ll work with technologists and business experts, blending EY’s deep industry knowledge and innovative ideas with our platforms, capabilities, and technical expertise. As a catalyst for change and growth, you’ll be at the forefront of integrating emerging technologies from AI to Data Analytics into every corner of what we do at EY. That means more growth for you, exciting learning opportunities, career choices, and the chance to make a real impact.

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 Workplace Technology (EWT) – 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

This role provides intermediate technical expertise on the development and support of activities, processes, and tools used for assessing, validating, and ensuring the vulnerability and integrity of systems, while conducting vulnerability scans, supporting security solutions, and contributing to disaster recovery and secure system design.

Your key responsibilities

• Conducts security assessments to measure the adequacy of existing information security controls. Identifies potential and actual system vulnerabilities and emerging strategic security needs, and recommends corrective measures.
• Consults with IT sub-divisions, third party partners, and business units in defining standard consistent reporting formats and providing standard data reports.
• Participates and documents evaluation and assessment of security requirements for data systems, networks, or websites.
• Leads technical support for assessments of assets, risks, and the implementation of appropriate data security procedures and products.
• Assists in the review, development, testing, and implementation processes for security plans, risk assessments, products and control techniques.
• Administers asset inventory and assessment schedules, and provides metrics on security consulting resources, assists with managing vendor relationships.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
• Conducts regular vulnerability scans on networks and web applications, and performs password audits.
• Supports virus protection, intrusion detection, and security monitoring solutions.
• Assists in planning and implementation of disaster recovery procedures to maintain business continuity.
• Monitors access logs and flags anomalies indicative of possible security breaches.
• Contributes to secure design of systems and infrastructure by offering risk-based recommendations.
• Drive outcomes and results through effective execution and follow-through.
• Resolve issues in a timely and effective manner to support service continuity.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage to service level.

Skills and attributes for success

• A team player with strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Constantly updating yourself about new technologies in the market
• A winning personality and the ability to become a trusted advisor to the stakeholders

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of related work experience required.
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field. Graduate degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or Computer Science is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience in IT security or application development preferred.
• Preferred certifications include CISSP, GSEC, GPEN, GWPN, CEH, or other equivalent credentials.
• Strong understanding of IT security controls, risk management, and system assessment practices.
• Practical knowledge of vulnerability scanning tools and security monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with secure coding principles and common system vulnerabilities.
• Experience preparing security reports and assessment documentation for varied stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail for identifying risks and anomalies.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to coordinate with technical and non-technical teams.
• Working knowledge and experience with IT General Controls for on-prem technical infrastructure (change management, problem management, incident management, backup, replication, job scheduling, physical security, access management).
• Experience with NetBackup and CNTL-M.
• Hands-on experience with ServiceNow.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems.
• Experience working with Oracle environments.
• Experience with SailPoint.
• Foundational knowledge of AWS.
• Experience with system development pipelines using GitHub.
• CISA/CISSP is preferred
• Must have work experience in technical internal auditing or technical controls assurance testing

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong verbal and written communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Be highly flexible, adaptable, and creative.
• Comfortable interacting with senior executives (within the firm and at the client)

What we look for

Strong teamwork, work ethic, product mindset, client centricity and a relentless commitment to EY values.

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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