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EY- Cyber Security AEET- Security Architecture as a Service (SAaaS) – Technology Consulting – CyberSecurity Architect

As part of our EY Cyber GDS Cyber Security – Emerging Technologies team, you shall be responsible for defining, solutioning, integrating, and implementing innovative security solutions which will enhance our service delivery quality, strategic alignment for clients organization business straegy as well as help us strategically elevate technology driven transformation for our clients. You’ll also help to create a positive learning culture, coach and counsel junior team members and help them to develop.

The opportunity

Cyber threats, social media, massive data storage, privacy requirements and continuity of the business as usual require heavy information security measures. As an Enterprise security architect, you will lead the implementation of cyber security solution around enterprise security architecture for our clients and support the clients in their desire to protect the business. You will belong to an international connected team of specialists helping our clients with their most complex information security needs and contributing toward their business resilience. You will be working with our Advanced Security centres to access the most sophisticated tools available to fight against cybercrime

Enterprise Security Architect key responsibilities

Acquire and develop technology agnostic reference architectures across Enterprise Security Architecture Frameworks such as TOGAF, SABSA, OSA.
Develop business attribute profiling across different business vertical aligned to significant business drivers – Translate business stakeholders high level Goals in to Busines Drivers
Reviewing current state enterprise system security architectural foundations and recommend enhancements with target roadmaps
Develop vendor agnostic security solution architecture with technology reference architecture aligned to various best practices such as CSF, NIST, ISMS, CSA, CIS, SANS and ISACA
Vital contributor to develop security design patterns, framework, approach, and methodology in the discipline of Enterprise Security Architecture Developing project timelines for ongoing system upgrades
Ensure to collaborate across domain and solution architects at different sub-competency of Cyber Security and act as CoE Champion to aggregated best practices of security reference architecture.
Conduct Technology and Infrastructure Security Assessment in terms of threat, vulnerability, and risk aspects of an enterprise security architecture perspective.
Develop Technology design and program planning to bring in value added solution delivery and ensure strategic alignment and long-term business benefits
Develop contextual and conceptual architecture across policy, process and technology to ensure align with digital transformation and cloud first strategy of clients across industry verticals.
Giving consultancy advice for and also deploying/implementing/installation/migration the Security infrastructure e.g Cloud Security (Hosting, Compute, Posture, for IaaS, PaaS & SaaS) firewalls, proxy, IDS, IPS, Endpoint protection systems, Data protection.
Engage in grooming security analysts and solution architects into Enterprise Security Architects to bring in holistic perspective in every solution delivery
Ensure participate in Market penetration, develop solution portfolios in line with the market demands and pipeline position across global pursuits
Ensure quality as hygiene factor across all service and solution delivery and develop metrics around disparate KPI to support parallel competency develop initiatives.

Skills and attributes for success –

Abstract thinking and applied knowledge in the field of cybersecurity across technology and industry
Ability to develop design specification and security design pattern for one or more technologies to support strategy and implementation
Knowledge of various technology and infrastructure program planning and implementation that includes, Network Security, Cloud Security, Systems and Application Security and operating systems such as Windows and Linux.
Wide implementation and security architecture development and implementation knowledge of various disruptive technologies such as Cloud, Virtualization, SDxx, Automation, AI.ML, Quantum Cryptography, SDWAN, SASE, Zero trust
Implementation knowledge of ISMS, GRC, Security Operations and Management, Resiliency, BCP
General information technology principles, standards and information security cross functional collaborative skill sets.
Grasp of complex risk management and assessment theories and practices, international cybersecurity laws and guidelines.
Know how and when to apply security concepts and controls such as routing, authentication, and proxy services.
Knowledge of frameworks such as COBIT, the Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology developed by ISACA, and ITIL.
Set of guidelines for IT service management, guide security architects in their managerial and administrative duties.
Familiarity with organizational policies, government regulations, and information technology ethics can also help security analysts in their daily duties.

To qualify for the role, you must have

Bachelors/Master’s degree and relevant discipline on MS Information security is added advantage
9 to 12 years of relevant working experience in technical consulting, GRC, ISMS and deployment/implementation of security infrastructure/Cloud.
4 years of Experience in Security infrastructure devices, Cloud security & applications (e.g. Firewalls, IPS/IDS, VPN, SIEM, IP Networking, SPAN/TAP ports, APT).
2 Years of relevant Experience in Cloud/SDxx/Zero Trust/and Infrastructure & Network Security architecture Domain knowledge.

Ideally, you’ll also have minimum 2 certification from below

SABSA
TOGAF
CISM or CISSP
C-Council’s Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA)
The GIAC®️ Defensible Security Architecture (GDSA)
(ISC)²’s CISSP – ISSAP (Information Systems Security Architecture Professional)

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 1400 + 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
Strategic Architecture Domain
Technical Security Architecture Domain
Influences Domain
Customer (Outside In) Domain
Sector Infusion
Governance and Compliance Domain
Business Process Domain

What working at EY offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups 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 rolewith 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.

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