Security Engineer

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.​

Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a continuously growing team, which has been announced as Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year, certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row, and awarded as Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for the second consecutive time, for our almost 3,000 professionals!

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences through coaching and training programs as well as the use of advanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams

Join us as we commemorate 100 years of EY in Greece this year. Experience great flexibility under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki and Crete and contribute to building a better working world.

The opportunity

Cyber Security is one of the most important risks for today’s businesses. Our clients are overwhelmingly turning to EY for help and guidance on how to protect their assets, minimize business disruption and improve security as they continue to exploit technology and the Internet of things (IoT).  

As part of our cyber security engineering team, you will be providing advisory and technical execution support to help our clients improve their cyber security posture and respond to cyber threats. You will provide security domain expertise and utilize your business insight to work closely with our clients to advise, design, build and deploy security solutions and services.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Handles the architecture design and assessment of security solutions and services for complex projects to completion. This includes production support and documentation for client’s On-Premises, Hybrid and Cloud-Based environments including Multi-Cloud.
• Undertakes implementation, configuration and operationalization activities of new and existing security solutions or services, driving compliance with and contributing to the development of relevant standards.
• Handles project management and operational needs.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, IT, Mathematics or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Information Security experience in an engineering function.
• Technical proficiency in at least one cloud service provider such as: Azure, Google and/or AWS Cloud services.
• Experience in  implementing and operating various security solutions (on-premise, cloud, hybrid).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document processes, procedures, and security designs clearly and accurately for distribution to internal teams and customers.
• Demonstrated experience in dealing with external vendors and suppliers.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Involved in large-scale, global IT deployments implementing complex security solutions and services or application and data estate cloud migrations
• Hands-on knowledge of security-related products and technologies (e.g. Network/Endpoint/Cloud Security, SASE, DLP, IAM, SIEM/SOAR  etc.) 
• Experience with Microsoft Azure security tools such as: Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, Azure Firewall, Azure WAF, Azure Policies, Microsoft Entra ID, KQL and/or 
• Experience with Microsoft 365 security tools such as Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Defender XDR (Defender for Endpoints, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps) and Microsoft Intune.
• Microsoft Security certifications such as AZ-500, MS-500, SC-100, SC-200, SC-300, SC-400
• Vendor-agnostic security Certification(s) such as from ISC2 (CISSP, CCSP, etc.), ISACA (CISM, CISA) or SANS/GIAC (GSEC, GCLD, GPCS, etc.) will be considered a plus.
• In depth hands-on experience with a multitude of operating systems, databases and networking infrastructure.
• Ability in writing custom scripting tools (Python, Ansible, PowerShell, etc.), interacting with API’s.

What We Look For

• Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills and the ability to work within tight timeframes.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Desire to investigate and try-out new tools and technologies as they are released.
• Ability to work under tight timelines, in cases for multiple project deliveries.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within high-performing teams.
• Confidence to convey technical advice and guidance to clients.
• Evidence of self-motivation for continuous development.

What we offer you  

Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:

• Developing your professional growth:
  • You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
  • Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.

• Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
  • Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
  • Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy other initiatives such as summer short Fridays and an EY Day Off.
  • Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
  • Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 3 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).

• Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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