(Senior) Consultant - Technology Consulting - Cyber Security

EY; Zürich; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is seeking a (Senior) Consultant in Technology Consulting - Cyber Security in Zürich, Switzerland. You will join our cyber-security practice to help clients address security challenges across cloud, infrastructure, applications, identity, data and OT.

You will work with technical and business stakeholders to assess risks, design controls and support implementation. The role suits those with hands-on cyber-security experience and a desire to broaden technical capabilities while working on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cyber security, CS, IT, eng, or equivalent practical experience.
• Consultant: 1+ years in cyber security; Senior Consultant: 3+ years with defined workstreams/deliverables.
• Hands-on cyber-security delivery across architecture, cloud, identity, and security operations.
• Fluent in English and at least one Swiss local language (German, French, or Italian).

Responsibilities

• Assess security architectures, configurations, processes and technical controls to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps and key risks.
• Support the design and implementation of security solutions across cloud, identity, security operations and infrastructure environments.
• Translate findings into clear recommendations, remediation plans and prioritised security roadmaps.
• Apply recognised frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Prepare high-quality client deliverables and communicate technical findings clearly to technical and business stakeholders.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations and internal knowledge development.

Skills

Hands-on cyber-security experience

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cyber security / related

Job description

(Senior) Consultant - Technology Consulting - Cyber Security

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Requisition ID: 1759304

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Join our cyber-security practice and help clients address real security challenges across cloud, infrastructure, applications, identity, data and operational technology. You will work with technical and business stakeholders to assess security risks, design practical controls and support the implementation of security improvements. This role is suited to candidates who already have hands‑on experience in one or more cyber-security domains and want to broaden their technical capabilities while working on complex client environments.

Your key responsibilities

• Assess security architectures, configurations, processes and technical controls to identify vulnerabilities, control gaps and key risks.


• Support the design and implementation of security solutions across cloud, identity, security operations and infrastructure environments.


• Translate findings into clear recommendations, remediation plans and prioritised security roadmaps.


• Apply recognised frameworks and standards such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, CIS Controls and relevant regulatory requirements.


• Prepare high-quality client deliverables and communicate technical findings clearly to technical and business stakeholders.


• Contribute to proposals, client presentations and internal knowledge development.

What we look for

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in cyber security, computer science, information technology, engineering or a comparable technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.


• For Consultant level, typically one or more years of relevant experience in cyber security or technology security; for Senior Consultant level, typically three or more years, including responsibility for defined workstreams or deliverables.


• Hands‑on experience delivering technical cyber‑security work, for example in security architecture, cloud security, identity and access management or security operations.


• Working knowledge of current cyber threats and of preventative, detective and responsive security controls.


• One or more relevant certifications (e.g. CISSP, CCSP, CISM, OSCP), or ambition to achieve one.


• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills.


• An entrepreneurial mindset: you take ownership, see opportunities where others see challenges and work proactively as part of a team.


• Professional fluency in English and one Swiss local language; German, French or Italian.


• Willingness to work at client locations when required.

What's in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need to stay relevant today and, in the future, – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

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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