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Job Title: Senior Cyber AI Engineer - Technology Consulting

About Global Delivery Services

Global Delivery Services refers to EY's worldwide network of service delivery centers. The GDS team plays an important role in EY’s strategy by ensuring effective support to EY’s growth agenda.

Our journey started in 2002 with approximately 200 people. Today we stand at 80,000+ professionals in ten locations around the world. We operate in Argentina, China, Hungary, India, Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Client service is focused on providing Consulting, Assurance, Tax, Strategy & Transactions, and Knowledge support to our clients around the world. The teams enable account teams worldwide to provide seamless, high-quality, value-added support, helping deliver exceptional client service.

Enablement Services provides cost-effective, high-skilled, and innovative services to support EY’s global and local enablement teams. Markets, BMC, AWS, Finance and Accounting, Risk Management, Procurement, People Shared Services, IT Service Delivery and IT Global Infrastructure services, are among the services offered by Enablement Services.

Our innovation specialists serve the GDS Client Service and Enablement Services teams, along with Service Lines, Core Business Services and Sectors. The team brings the desired environment, technologies and skilled teams together for facilitation, rapid prototyping and innovative thinking. The competencies offered include analytics, digital, user experience, mobile technology, infrastructure, Microsoft technologies and open innovation.

Role Overview

As a Senior Cyber AI Engineer within EY's Global Delivery Services (GDS) Cybersecurity Team, you will drive the convergence of Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, and Artificial Intelligence to build intelligent, scalable, and automated security operations.

You will design, implement, and enhance AI-enabled vulnerability management programs that leverage machine learning, generative AI, intelligent analytics, and automation to improve risk identification, prioritization, remediation, and executive decision-making across enterprise environments.

In addition to delivering client engagements, you will help shape EY’s AI-driven Cybersecurity capabilities, contribute to thought leadership, and mentor teams on applying AI responsibly and securely within cyber operations.

The Opportunity

As organizations rapidly adopt AI and cloud-native technologies, cybersecurity teams must evolve beyond traditional vulnerability management approaches. You will help clients transform their security operations by applying AI and data-driven techniques to vulnerability management lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

AI-Driven Vulnerability Management

• Create AI agents and copilots that assist security analysts in managing vulnerability lifecycle
• Design and deploy Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions for cybersecurity
• Build predictive models to identify high-risk assets and likely exploitation paths.
• Build intelligent remediation orchestration capabilities integrating existing tool stack
• Implement AI-driven exception and exemption management processes for cloud, DB, containers, API’s, infrastructure, web applications etc.
• Design AI-assisted vulnerability prioritization models aligned with industry best practices techniques.
• Develop AI-powered automation workflows
• Develop Generative AI use cases for reporting, analysis and dashboarding
• Lead enterprise-scale Vulnerability Management programs using platforms such as Qualys, Tenable, Tanium etc.
• Mentor junior engineers in cyber analytics, AI technologies, and security engineering practices and facilitate workshops and discussions with client stakeholders.
• Research emerging threats, AI advancements, and next-generation cyber defense
• Contribute to solution development, proposals, and thought leadership.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Experience with Machine Learning fundamentals, Generative AI and LLMs, AI Security, Prompt Engineering, Vector Databases, Embedding Models, Agentic AI Frameworks
• Experience with scripting / programming skills (e.g., Python, PowerShell) 
• Experience with AWS, Azure and GCP Security
• Hands-on experience in design LLM prompt engineering, platform build, design and implementation
• Deep understanding of Vulnerability Management Lifecycle
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, UNIX, any other major operating systems.
• Deep understanding of TCP/IP network protocols.
• Understanding of network security and popular attacks vectors.
• Familiarized with the latest security vulnerabilities and exploit, understanding of web-based application vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10), cloud security and architecture

To Qualify for the Role

Education

• BE / BTech / MTech / MSc / MCA

Experience

• 5–8+ years in Cybersecurity
• 2+ years working with AI/ML or Security Automation initiatives
• Experience leading enterprise Vulnerability Management programs

Preferred Certifications

CEH, CISSP, CISM, OSCP, GIAC, Azure AI, Open AI, AWS ML, Azure ML certifications

What We Look For

Professionals who can bridge the gap between cybersecurity and artificial intelligence by:

• Building AI-enabled cyber defense solutions.
• Automating vulnerability and risk management processes.
• Driving next-generation cyber transformation initiatives.

The ideal candidate combines the mindset of a Security Architect, Vulnerability Management Leader and AI Engineer to create intelligent, scalable, and resilient cybersecurity VM programs.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

• Our Commitment: As a commitment, we persistently endeavour to embody our values, fulfil our purpose, and champion inclusiveness. Our dedication is to cultivate EY into an environment where diverse perspectives are celebrated, creating a supportive atmosphere for individuals to authentically be themselves and contribute their utmost.
• Professional Development: From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe in continuous learning. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership roles, and connect and grow through mentorship.
• People and Culture: In our dynamic workplace, diversity, equity, and inclusiveness are ingrained in our culture. We're united by a commitment to create an environment where every individual's differences are valued, practices are equitable, fostering a sense of belonging. Our shared values include integrity, respect, teaming, inclusiveness, energy, enthusiasm, courage to lead, and building relationships based on doing the right thing.
• Benefits: Embark on a transformative career journey with us and indulge in a suite of premium benefits, encompassing exclusive health and wellness packages, enticing rewards, and cutting-edge learning opportunities that empower you to continually grow and excel in your professional and personal development.
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