Senior Technology Risk Consultant

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Dubai is seeking a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager to support our Technology Risk practice across the MENA region. You will deliver IT risk and cybersecurity engagements for diverse industries while guiding client teams and maintaining high-quality outputs.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in IT audit or information security, with a Big 4 background or equivalent consulting experience. Proactive, client-focused, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science.
• Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in IT audit, information security, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of ITGC/ITAC, information security frameworks, and governance.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagements across IT risk and cybersecurity with minimal supervision.
• Support executives in developing proposals, presentations and business development.
• Deliver high-quality final reports to EY's clients.
• Demonstrate proven engagement delivery experience and strong communication skills.

Skills

IT audit

information security

cybersecurity

project management

client service

leadership

business development

Education

Bachelor's in IT

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

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The opportunity

To support the significant growth of our Technology Risk service in MENA, EY is looking to hire highly qualified resources. Specifically, as part of this job posting, we are looking for a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager. Working across many different industries, this role will be responsible for executing and leading IT and cybersecurity projects. It is all about listening to our clients, asking the better questions, and supporting them in areas where there are no off-the-shelf solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities

A large part of the role will be engagement delivery and EY will expect the candidates to lead and deliver engagements with very minimal supervision. EY also expects the candidates to support executives in development of proposals, presentations and other business development activities. The candidate will be responsible for the delivery and quality of the final reports to EY's clients.

An existing track record of successful engagement delivery in Technology Risk is expected of all candidates for this role. A Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous. A broad background across IT and Cybersecurity is expected with specific experience in the following areas:

• Expertise in Risk and Governance Frameworks, including IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST), ISO 27001 standards, information security principles, policy development, and risk assessment.
• Proficiency in IT Systems Audit, encompassing planning, execution, audit methodologies, complex IT environment evaluation, control weakness identification, and effective communication of findings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), covering ITGCs, ITACs, SOX requirements, supporting financial audits with IT expertise, and strong liaison skills with financial auditors.
• Good understanding around the application systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and operating systems and databases.
• Strong understanding of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including BCP/DRP principles, business impact analyses, recovery strategy development, and plan testing.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including common threats, vulnerabilities, basic principles, and contributions to cybersecurity discussions.
• General Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, project management, organizational, leadership, client service, and business development skills.

Skills And Attributes For Success

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or in a related field. Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) are preferred. Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in IT audit, information security, or related fields. Strong knowledge of ITGC/ITAC, information security frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

What We Offer You

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.

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