Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Risk Senior Consultant
Job description
Government & Public Sector – Cyber Security - Strategy, Risk, Compliance & Resiliency Senior Analyst
From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.
The Opportunity
This role is part of our Cybersecurity – Strategy, Risk, Compliance & Resiliency (“SRC&R”) team; This team assists our clients with aligning a security management strategy with their business goals by assessing, designing, training, implementing and operating cybersecurity processes and solutions. This function is supported by our strategic alliances with third-party vendors and leveraging cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37).
Our Cybersecurity Risk Senior provides seasoned cybersecurity troubleshooting, analysis, and technical expertise, oversees the work of junior team members, and serves as escalation point for more complex technical issues.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Effectively lead and motivate service delivery center team who are supporting technology consulting engagements and provide technical leadership with the SRC&R operations and delivery
- Provide guidance and direction to the on-site GPS SRC&R consultants in identifying process improvements, including junior staff members, enhancing existing SRC&R solutions and operating SRC&R processes as required
- Additional responsibilities include support in the following areas:
- Assess cybersecurity controls, programs and strategies using our proprietary framework and industry frameworks
- Operate SRC&R solutions based upon engagement defined policies and procedures
- Cybersecurity measurements and monitoring development and operations
- Cybersecurity strategy and roadmap development
- NIST Risk Management Framework and Assessment and Authorization enhancement, operations and governance
- Cybersecurity focused Supply Chain Risk Management and/or Third-Party Risk management operations, assessment and enablement
- Cybersecurity process design and re-engineering
- Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes.
- Monitor progress and manage risk while ensuring stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Use knowledge of industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the on-site engagement team through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
- Stay informed of current Cybersecurity industry trends relevant to the services being delivered
Skills and attributes for Success
- Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF and the cybersecurity laws and regulations such as FISMA
- Ability to produce high-quality work products within expected timeframes
- Leadership experience
To qualify for the role you must have
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- A minimum of 5 years of related work experience
- MUST be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance or higher
- One of the following certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP
- Must be comfortable working in-person as needed in the Washington, DC area
- Experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Cybersecurity assessments
- IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures and controls
- Cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps
- Cybersecurity awareness and training
- Cybersecurity metrics and reporting
- Cybersecurity organization design and implementation
- Cybersecurity and risk management solution design and implementation (e.g. SNOW IRM, Archer GRC, RiskLens, Azure Security Center, etc.)
- Federal RMF solution operations (e.g eMass CSAM, Xacta, etc.)
- Cybersecurity and IT architecture experience (e.g. cloud security architect, security architect)
- Flexibility to travel up to 20%
Ideally, you’ll also have
- CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPM, CIPP CRISC or other relevant certification
- Prior experience in a consulting enviornment
What we look for
We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, people who can foster effective team work to drive results. We’re interested in authentic communicators with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.
- 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.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC