Application Security Architect - EY Global Delivery Services

As a Security Consultant, the individual will provide security guidance to internal IT project teams responsible for delivering ET and Info Sec IT solutions, with a focus on Networking / infrastructure technology. The Security Consultant will identify and prioritize security-related requirements, promote secure-by-default designs and ensure information systems and infrastructure will be secured throughout the system development life cycle (SDLC) in an agile environment.

Your key responsibilities

The Security Consultant is expected to perform risk assessments of ET and Info Sec infrastructure solutions; develop appropriate risk treatment and mitigation options; effectively articulate findings and recommendations to internal customers and management; and  The Security Consultant will be expected to work on multiple projects and tasks concurrently.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications - Internal

Skills and attributes for success

• Solid background in IT risk assessments, and knowledge of good security practices and controls used in applications and infrastructure.
• A solid understanding of security and security tools in 1 or many of the following areas: network, operating systems, databases, encryption, access controls
• Translate technical vulnerabilities and security risks into business risk terminology for business units and recommend corrective actions to customers and project stakeholders.
• Ability to document and produce meaningful artefacts on risk assessments, engagement Statements of Work, process, minimum security baselines and presentations on security risks.
• Manage customer expectations and deliver quality security consulting services while balancing business objectives with security requirements.
• Ability to partner with technical teams in a practical manner when conflicting interests arise while preserving EY core security principles and policies.
• Ability to proactively lead, own and research security related subject matters when required to take a position or resolve issues.
• Ability to lead a cross functional team to facilitate and enhance the understanding & compliance to security policies.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an Information Security or Information Technology discipline.
• Working experience in performing security risk assessments for information systems and developing appropriate risk treatment and mitigation options to address security risks identified during security reviews or risk assessments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and project management skills.
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• An SSCP or other ISC(2) designation
• One or more years of experience with application development, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery, and IoT security.
• Knowledge or experience with cloud services (e.g. Azure, AWS, etc…) and security of those cloud services and applications.
• Knowledge of common information security standards and risk analysis methodologies, such as: ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI, COBIT, ISF IRAM2, and OWASP.