Director - Technology Consulting- Cyber- Energy

Director

EY is seeking the region’s leading Cyber Government & Public Services (GPS) expert to help expand the EY Cyber GPS business which covers government, public sector and defense. This senior position will be the Cyber interface into the EY GPS and have demonstrated experience, knowledge and relationships within MENA GPS – with the focus to both internal to EY GPS sector leadership and to our clients. They will be expected to have wide Cyber exposure that includes at a minimum Cyber Transformation (Cyber Strategy & Cyber GRC), Identity Access Management, Cyber Operations (Next Generation SOC, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, etc.) and Data Protection & Privacy. 

The Opportunity

The Director will work with the EY Cyber Partners & Associate Partners in addition to sub-competency leaders to provide the best services to our clients.  They will also provide leadership to the junior staff in the group and be one of the GPS champions for the Cyber Partner.  They will work closely with the regional Cyber leadership and EY MENA GPS sector leadership and be part of a unique global network of Cyber GPS specialists to drive innovation, operational excellence, and sales.  

The Cyber GPS Director is a critical customer facing role that requires the instinctive ability to recognize gaps in customer capabilities and to translate them into business requirements and an execution strategy in a clear and concise manner. The Cyber GPS Director will be responsible to support the development of the overall MENA Cyber GPS vision that underlies the customer centric EY services and plays a primary role in the customization of tailored end-to-end services to the GPS Sector. The Cyber GPS Director will also play key role in introduction of new services /solutions in EY portfolio to GPS in terms of evaluation, integration, and deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Customize EY Cyber services for the GPS sector through marketing, sales and delivery material.
• Leadership of the EY Cyber teams to deliver successful services to GPS clients.
• Key presenter and thought leadership at GPS events, industry representation, white papers and clients along with other key EY executives and management.
• Demonstrated ability to engage “C” level stakeholders and explain Cyber in business terms.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with the customer cyber / security team.
• Work with delivery teams to ensure success integration of the project to our clients.
• Establish great and intimate working relationships with both the EY GPS sector teams.
• Clearly articulate the cyber issues the MENA GPS sector faces and the solutions required.
• Providing input for improvements to of EY Cyber services in line with dynamic regional and global cyber risk profiles and the global network.
• Key advisor to the EY Cyber MENA Partner and regional steering committees of any Cyber GPS specific market changes, opportunities, and issues.
• Ability to achieve key performance indicators including sales targets, managed revenues, utilization as a subject matter resource or engagement leader.

Skills And Attributes For Success

A real passion for Cybersecurity, who can articulate complex technical problems and solutions  to “C level”, with a focused state of mind to understand how technology can assist and support to protect GPS clients from the threats they face. We are looking for a Cyber GPS Senior Manager with capability and experience in some of the following areas:

• Excellent leadership, team work, passion and drive to succeed and combat Cyber threats 
• GPS sector solution focus, design and deployment
• Experienced with various levels of government and Defense.
• Proven relationships in the GPS sector 
• Experienced in dealing with Critical National Infrastructure issues
• Experienced in dealing with Government regulators, intelligence agencies and national Cyber centers.
• Awareness and knowledge Threat Intelligence / feeds platform integration in an enterprise
• Awareness and knowledge of IAM solutions
• Awareness and knowledge Big data analytics, dashboards, eGRC and behavioral analysis tools
• Awareness and knowledge of Cyber Incident Response
• Awareness and knowledge Attack & Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking
• Awareness and knowledge Application Security Risk Assessment

Qualifications & Experience:

• Must have an Bachelor degree in Computer, Information Systems or Engineering related field preferred
• 12+ years of working experience in a senior Cyber role
• 8 + years of working in the GPS field, preferably covering both Government and Defense.
• Strong experience on customer service processes and solving issues
• Proven solution sales record with strong client intimacy
• Knowledge of various security architecture methods such as Enterprise Architect Frameworks like TOGAF, SABSA, etc.
• Ability to explain business principles of secure system designs in terms of business risk
• In depth Desktop OS and Server OS knowledge
• Knowledge of networking and application knowledge
• Knowledge of analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of network monitoring technology platforms.
• Knowledge of end point protection tools, techniques and platforms.
• Internationally recognized technical certifications in relevant areas
• Knowledge with TCP/IP, security concepts, WAN and LAN concepts, Routing Protocols, Firewall Security policies 
• Knowledge of VPN technology, PKI, AAA, and IDS concepts
• Understanding of the principles of best practice security as embodied in ISO27001

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A dedication to teamwork and integrity within a professional environment

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident leader equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer: 

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. 
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. 
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. 
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. 

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. 

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