Senior Consultant - Cybersecurity - Technology Consulting - Doha

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Doha; On-site; QAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Doha seeks a Senior Consultant - Cybersecurity to join Technology Consulting. You will apply deep cybersecurity knowledge to help clients strengthen resilience and readiness, collaborating with client stakeholders, vendors and project teams on realistic scenarios and exercise delivery.

You will research technologies, support workshops, and produce high-quality reports while developing capabilities within client teams in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT or related field.
• At least 10 years of professional cybersecurity experience.
• Experience across cybersecurity and security operations domains.
• Experience collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Professional fluency in English; strong written and verbal skills.
• Security certifications (SOC/IR/Red Team) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute cyber exercises with stakeholders.
• Research cybersecurity technologies, SOC platforms and IR tools.
• Assess security monitoring, detection and response capabilities.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and stakeholder meetings.
• Produce reports, lessons learned and project documentation.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability-building for client teams.
• Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across engagements.

Skills

Cybersecurity basics

SOC operations

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, IT or related

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK

SIEM

EDR

Job description

Senior Consultant - Cybersecurity - Technology Consulting - Doha

Other locations: Primary Location Only

As part of our Cybersecurity Consulting team, you will combine technical cybersecurity knowledge with strong research, stakeholder engagement and communication skills to help clients strengthen their cyber resilience and preparedness.

The opportunity

We are looking for experienced cybersecurity professionals to join our team and contribute to high-impact cybersecurity readiness. You will work closely with cybersecurity teams, client stakeholders, technology vendors and project teams to develop realistic scenarios, support exercise delivery, research emerging technologies and tools, and contribute to the overall success of the programme. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative, client-focused environment while helping organisations build sustainable cyber capabilities.

Your key responsibilities

• Support the planning, coordination and execution of cyber exercises.
• Conduct research on cybersecurity technologies, Security Operations Centre (SOC) platforms, incident response solutions, threat intelligence tools and industry leading practices.
• Assess and develop an understanding of security monitoring, detection and response technologies.
• Facilitate workshops, training sessions and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, lessons learned and project documentation.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability-building activities for client teams.
• Collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders across the engagement.

Skills and attributes for success

• A strong technical foundation in cybersecurity and security operations.
• Knowledge of cyber training, cyber exercise s and cyber ranges .
• Familiarity with key cybersecurity domains, including SOC operations, incident response, threat intelligence, threat hunting, SIEM and EDR technologies, vulnerability management and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• The ability to research and understand SOC technologies, incident response platforms, security products and cybersecurity methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• A self-motivated mindset, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills on the job.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to work directly with client stakeholders.
• The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor's or master's degree in cybersecurity, computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in cybersecurity.
• Demonstrated experience across cybersecurity and security operations domains.
• Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders in complex environments.
• Professional fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• SOC, IR, Red Team experience is preferred.

Ideally, you'll also have

• Experience in consulting, training delivery, workshop facilitation or other client-facing roles.
• Experience supporting cyber exercises, or cyber resilience programmes .
• Arabic language proficiency. Arabic-speaking candidates are strongly preferred.
• One or more relevant professional certifications, such as CISSP, CEH, GIAC, CISM, Security+ or an equivalent cybersecurity certification.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognised for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide 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'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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