Manager, Cyber Security

EY; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm seeks experienced professionals for Cyber Identity and Access Management roles in Manchester. You will lead IAM engagements, providing expert guidance while managing teams across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with IAM technologies, strong project management skills, and a passion for cyber security. Join us to drive innovation and help shape a secure future for our clients.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive Total Rewards package

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing IAM engagements and clients.
• Ability to provide technical and non-technical direction to teams.
• Strong communication skills for detailed discussions.

Responsibilities

• Managing IAM engagements and client relationships.
• Leading teams for technical delivery.
• Developing market for IAM across all sectors.

Skills

Identity Governance

Access Management

Privileged Access Management

Technical direction

Education

Exposure to IAM technologies

Project management experience

Tools

Saviynt

SailPoint

CyberArk

Job description

Requisition ID:1673541

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.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Cyber security and its related challenges are a rapidly growing field. As such, the opportunities for careers in cyber security are also growing. Securing an organisation against cyber threats is a business priority to enable growth and successful digital transformation and we are at the heart of many of these conversations and projects. EY is rapidly expanding its cyber security consulting practice to further support these exiting opportunities

At EY, we have large scale plans to expand our alreadymarket leadingCyber Security practice andanticipatecontinued growth throughout the next five years. We need excellent people to join us and be part of our exciting growth strategy. At EY,you’llhave the chance to build a meaningful and fulfilling career, with global scale, support, inclusivecultureand technology, to become the best version of you.

The team you join - EY’s UK & Ireland Cyber Practice - is part of a global cyber team of 5,000+ professionals focused on developing and deliveringcutting edgesecurity transformationprogrammes, cyber threat management, identity and access management, security architecture, data protection and privacy, and resilience services. We are part of a wider advisoryorganisationthat collectively comprises a $4B, and growing, global consulting practice with 18,000 professionals.

Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Location - London, Manchester or Scotland

The opportunity

EY is seeking experienced team members who can review,designand deliverCyber Identity and Access Management (IAM) services. You will take a key position in delivering EY’s cyber security and IAM capabilities. You will also take a supporting role inbuilding outEYs IAM cyber services, working with alliance partners and advising clients on current market trends.

The role will see youprovidingspecialist advice as part of large multi-discipline EY engagement teams working on the likes of cyber transformation and migration, leading specific security engagements advising on the adoption of secure architecture blueprints, secure software engineering practices, oroptimisingcyberdefenceoperations.

You will work with colleagues in the UK and globally to develop new and innovative IAM security solutions and specific industry propositions that solve client problems/issues and integrate with their overall IT delivery and support strategy.

You will also have opportunities to work across multiple aspects of Cyber, Technology and business solutions.

Responsibilities, Qualifications, Certifications - External

Your key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Managing and owning an IAM engagement, responsible forday to dayrunning of engagement including (but not limited to) managing project plans, managing client stakeholders, meeting quality, time,budgetand project delivery targets. Responsible for managing onshore,nearshoreand offshore teams.Working with prospective clients to agree, scope and plan the delivery phase of engagements

• Bring subject matter experience to IAM engagements.Must be able to lead teams for technical delivery.Provide technical and non-technical direction to the team for engagementdelivery. Responsible for making and driving key project decisions for successful completion of the engagement.

• Contributing to developing the market for IAM across all sectors,identifyingsalesopportunitiesand working with senior practice and market leaders in the creation of proposals and marketing material

• Developing team members by sharing knowledge,mentoringand coaching them and leading by example

• Creating thought leadership and market materials for selling and promoting EY Cyber and IAM Security offering

Skills and attributes for success

• Be professional, quicklyestablishingpersonal credibility anddemonstratingexpertise

• Be a good communicator with the ability to contribute assuredly to IAM business and technical security discussions with peers

• Be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career butrecognisesthe value of teamwork,facilitatingand encouraging collaboration amongst team members, andis capable of motivatingteams tomaximiseperformance

• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement

• Be able toanalysecomplex problems andto deliverinsightful,practicaland sustainable solutions.

• Be confident and effective inrecognisingand managing potential issues during client assignments

• Structure andmanageprojects which meet client expectations and mitigate any risks or issues

• Be open and driven to continuously learning and applying emerging IAM trends and technologies to quicklyestablishthemselves as a subject matter in the area

To qualify for theroleyou must have:

Exposure across one or more of the following:

• Identity Governance,Access Management,Privileged Access Management,Consumer Identity,OT IAM

• Worked with one or more of the following IAM technologies:Saviynt,Clear Skye,SailPoint, CyberArk,Entra,OneIdentity,BeyondTrust, Okta,Ping, ForgeRock

• Project management experience on IAM solution deployments (waterfall and/or agile)

• IAM controls governance frameworks over processes, controls,organisationand infrastructure

Ideally,you’llalso have

• IAM business analysis experience

• IAM assessment,strategyand roadmap development experience

• Design experience for IAM solutions on client transformations

• Key sector experience in one or more of the following: Government & Public sector / Energy & Utilities / Retail and Consumer products / Life sciences / Telecoms,Mediaand Technology / Transport

• IAM Proposition development

• Experience managing and coaching others in the development and delivery of complex client solutions and/or proposition development

Please note: The successful candidate must undergo and pass checks in line with SC (Security Check) clearance standards after joining EY. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, proof of address may be required and unspent criminal convictions. Candidates must be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years and ensure that they have not spent more than six months outside the UK.

What we look for

• Core consulting skills: Advanced data and evidence management, client management on remediationprogrammes, driving innovation and continuous improvement

• Technical skills: Strong technical insight, practicalknowledgeand specialist capability

• Market/Sector knowledge: Demonstrable market/sectorexpertisein your field

• Versatility: Proven ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment

What we offer

EY is committed to being an inclusiveemployerand we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionalscan be requiredto travel regularly, and at times be basedatclient sites, our flexible working arrangements can help youto achievea lifestyle balance.

We offer a competitiveremunerationpackage. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and withFlexEYyou can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts,offersand promotions. Plus, we offer:

Continuous learning:You’lldevelop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you:We’llprovide 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’llbe embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you candemonstratethat you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Theexceptional EY experience.It’syours to build.

Apply now.

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