Experienced Consultant - Cyber Security & Business Continuity

At EY, our Cyber Security team helps organizations build resilience, protect critical assets, and prepare for disruptive events. As an Experienced Consultant in Business Continuity, you will support clients in strengthening their operational resilience capabilities, ensuring they are prepared to anticipate, withstand, respond to, and recover from incidents effectively.

This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, engage with leading organizations across multiple sectors, and contribute to the development of robust continuity, crisis management, and resilience frameworks.

Your key responsibilities

Business Continuity & Resilience

• Support the design, development, and implementation of Business Continuity Management (BCM) frameworks aligned with international standards (e.g., ISO 22301).
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and risk assessments to identify critical processes and dependencies.
• Assist in developing Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), and Crisis Management Plans.
• Participate in continuity testing, crisis simulation exercises, and scenario‑based assessments.

Cyber Resilience & Incident Preparedness

• Contribute to cyber resilience initiatives, aligning BCM with incident response capabilities.
• Assess organizational preparedness for cyber incidents and propose remediation measures.
• Support the integration of resilience requirements into broader cybersecurity programs.

Client delivery & project support

• Work closely with client stakeholders to gather requirements, deliver insights, and support project execution.
• Prepare high‑quality deliverables, including reports, presentations, and process documentation.
• Support project management tasks such as planning, monitoring, risk tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

Internal contribution & continuous improvement

• Contribute to the development of EY methodologies, tools, and accelerators in business continuity and resilience.
• Support proposal development, market analysis, and thought leadership initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated cybersecurity and risk management services.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to structure and interpret complex information.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, client‑facing environment, managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build relationships and work collaboratively in diverse teams.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Management, or a related field.
• 1-4 years of experience in Business Continuity, Cyber Resilience, Technology Risk, or related domains.
• Knowledge of BCM standards and frameworks (e.g., ISO 22301, NIST, ITIL, COBIT).
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

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 team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience. 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.

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

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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