Cyber Security Data Protection Senior Consultant

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Katowice; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

EY GDS Poland is seeking a Cyber Security Data Protection Senior Consultant to join the Data Protection & Privacy team in Katowice. You will help clients define requirements and implement data protection solutions across global projects, driving data security and privacy initiatives.

The role involves designing policies, protecting sensitive data, and mentoring junior staff while working on enterprise DLP, DSPM, CASB, and PKI implementations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of customer-facing experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT consulting or related fields.
• Knowledge of data protection concepts, incident response, security policy creation, and zero trust architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define technical and business requirements for data protection solutions.
• Develop policies and processes to protect data throughout its lifecycle.
• Implement data protection products and technologies including DLP, DSPM, CASB, and encryption.
• Mentor junior team members and advise on security architecture.

Skills

Data protection

DLP

DSPM

CASB

PKI

DRM

Policy development

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Symantec DLP

Microsoft Purview

Netskope

Proofpoint

Zscaler

Job description

Cyber Security Data Protection Senior Consultant

Location: Katowice - 2 days office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you to the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

The opportunity

As a Cyber Security Data Protection Senior Consultant, you will be part of the Data Protection and Privacy team, helping clients protect themselves against the evolving data protection landscape. You will participate in global projects across various sectors and regions, supporting the Data Protection domain with strategic initiatives and implementation of data security, privacy, and integrity solutions.

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Consultant in the Data Protection & Privacy competency, you will help clients define technical and business requirements for data protection solutions, develop policies and processes, and protect critical data throughout its lifecycle. Engagements include identifying high value assets, developing classification schemes, standards and guidelines, and implementing processes and technologies to provide leading data protection capabilities.

You and your team will implement and advise on multiple data protection products and solutions, including:

• Enterprise data loss prevention (Endpoint/Network/Email)
• Data classification
• Data retention
• Cloud data loss prevention / Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
• Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
• File and database encryption / PKI

Skills and attributes for success

• Consistently deliver quality client services, monitor progress, manage risk, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Establish and maintain relationships with client personnel.
• Design and implement selected technologies.
• Serve as a security consultant and architect on projects.
• Provide strategic program design solutions to protect, monitor, and manage sensitive data and users.
• Mentor more junior team members.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of industry experience in a customer‑facing role.
• 3-5 years of experience in IT consulting or related fields.
• Knowledge of general cyber security concepts and methods such as data classification, incident response, security policy creation, and zero trust architecture.

Demonstrated experience in three or more of the following areas:

• Data leakage/content monitoring and filtering
• DSPM
• Key management / Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Data classification
• Digital Rights Management (DRM)
• Data retention

Ideally, you’ll also have

• DLP (SC‑401 or EDU‑222 or Proofpoint or Symantec)
• CASB (Netskope, Proofpoint, Zscaler, Microsoft)
• DSPM (Cyera, Securiti)
• CISSP
• CISM

What we look for

• Technical architecture experience integrating data protection software into client infrastructure; network architecture design, implementation and administration.
• Expertise in data protection areas: DLP, DSPM, Data Security, CASB, and Compliance.
• Extensive experience with DLP product suites across network, web, email from vendors such as Symantec, Netskope, Microsoft Purview, Proofpoint, Forcepoint, etc.
• Administration of CASB tools such as Zscaler, Netskope, MDCA.
• Experience with XDR, EDR, and MDR products.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills, both internal and external.
• Strong stakeholder and business relationship skills.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. You will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well‑known brands worldwide.

• Continuous learning: Develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: You’ll have the tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: Gain 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.

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