TC-CS-Cyber Architecture-OT and Engineering-Firewall Design-Senior

EY- Cyber Security (AEET) – Consulting – Senior

As part of our EY-Cyber security in the Consulting team, your role will be primarily responsible for the daily monitoring and/or maintenance of the Firewall, NAC (Network Access Control), Proxy, VPN and WAF (Web Application Firewall) solutions. The main duties of the person in this role will include proper care and administration of the Network Security and Firewall tools, monitoring and responding to the alerts that generate from the tool. This person will interface with IT Operations, Network Operations, Infrastructure teams, Legal, Risk Management, etc.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Senior Security consultant in the Consulting team to work on various infrastructure and Network Security related projects for our customers across the globe. In line with EY’s commitment to quality, consultant shall confirm that work is of the highest quality as per EY’s quality standards and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer. As an influential member of the team, consultant shall help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

Your key responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot Firewall, NAC, Proxy and WAF solutions to safeguard network traffic flow,
• Monitor and respond to the security alerts triggered for Firewall, NAC, Proxy and WAF security solution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security solutions and ensure seamless operations.
• Monitor and analyse security incidents, responding promptly to security breaches and user incidents.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging security threats, adapting security protocols as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve security-related issues in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve and optimize security processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Skills and attributes for success

• Should be a good team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill.
• Proficient Documentation and Power Point skills
• Good social, communication and technical writing skills
• Strong analytical/problem solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work accurately under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Should understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, or a related field.
• 3 to 6 years of professional experience in information security with a focus on Firewall, Proxy and WAF security, security incident management.
• Hands-on experience on Akamai WAF, Azure Native WAF and its components. Firewall – Palo Alto, CISCO etc.
• Experience in NAC solution, Firewall at enterprise levels.
• Should have deep knowledge on ITIL process.
• Handle security incidents as L1/L2.
• Strong understanding of Zscaler Proxy, Firewall’s, WAF solution and technology.
• Experience with incident handling process and risk mitigation.
• Experience of WAF security solution alerts and triaging based on security impact and business requirement.
• Setting up access controls and policies to govern who can access, modify, or delete protected data.
• Ensuring that data security practices align with regulatory compliance requirements, industry standards, and specific organizational policies.
• Relevant certifications such as PCNSA, PCNSE, or relevant certificates are a plus.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Willingness to stay current with evolving security technologies and threats.
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional certificate or be actively pursuing related professional certifications such as the CompTIA Security+, CEH, CISSP or Vendor/Technical certification. If not, certified candidates are expected to complete one of the business required certifications within 12 months of hire.
• To expect some weekend work and 20%-30% travel based on job requirement.

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 1600 + 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 startups 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