Cyber Managed Services - SDC - Cyber Operations - Business Analyst - Senior

EY; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY in Atlanta seeks a Cybersecurity - Business Analyst to translate business needs into security requirements and solutions. You will work with stakeholders across functions to analyze current-state processes, identify improvements, and support delivery of initiatives that drive efficiency and business value.

The role spans discovery, analysis, documentation, testing support and implementation, while building strong partnerships across business and technical teams to enhance client and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, finance, analytics, or a related field preferred.
• 4–6+ years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or related role
• Experience gathering, documenting, and prioritizing business requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with process mapping and documentation tools; familiarity with Agile/Scrum and/or SDLC methodologies
• Proficiency in Excel or presentation/reporting tools and experience with PowerBI, SQL, Jira, or Visio preferred

Responsibilities

• Document current business processes and workflows based on stakeholder interviews, documentation reviews, etc., identify improvement and optimization opportunities, and recommend changes and enhancements for future-state workflows.
• Complete required documentation to requirements across project phases and categories. Complete specific recommended or optional documents as needed.
• Plan and conduct stakeholder interviews, documenting requirements and user stories for in scope features, and analyze and prioritize requirements.
• Evaluate operational, financial, and process implications of proposed changes, identify risks and dependencies, and support data driven decision making on business impacts.
• Gather stakeholder and user feedback to assess solution effectiveness, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• As needed, analyze program health and performance data to identify trends and insights, create reports and dashboard using analyzed data, and validate data integrity and accuracy.
• Support system integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities by developing test scenarios, coordinating defect resolution, validating business requirements, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful solution deployment.

Skills

Requirements gathering

Business process analysis

Data analysis

Excel

PowerBI

Jira

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, finance, analytics, or related field

Tools

SQL

Jira

Visio

Job description

Cyber Managed Services - SDC - Cyber Operations - Business Analyst - Senior

Location: Atlanta

Other locations: Anywhere in Region

Date: Oct 16, 2026

Requisition ID: 1753220

Location: Atlanta and Alpharetta

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About the Job

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The Opportunity

As a Cybersecurity - Business Analyst, you will play a key role in helping clients and internal teams translate business needs into actionable requirements and effective security solutions. You will work with stakeholders across enterprise functions to understand objectives, analyze current-state processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the delivery of initiatives that drive operational efficiency and business value. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the process lifecycles — from discovery and analysis through documentation, testing support, and implementation — while building strong partnerships across business and technical teams.

You will have the opportunity to lead the charge in supporting and enhancing our client's current-state processes and operating models. You will be at the forefront of creating and maintaining cutting-edge systems, working across departments to ensure alignment with business goals and technical requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Business Process Analysis: Document current business processes and workflows based on stakeholder interviews, documentation reviews, etc., identify improvement and optimization opportunities, and recommend changes and enhancements for future-state workflows.
• Project Documentation: Complete required documentation to requirements across project phases and categories. Complete specific recommended or optional documents as needed.
• Requirements Gathering: Plan and conduct stakeholder interviews, documenting requirements and user stories for in scope features, and analyze and prioritize requirements.
• Business Impact Analysis: Evaluate operational, financial, and process implications of proposed changes, identify risks and dependencies, and support data driven decision making on business impacts.
• Continuous Improvement: Gather stakeholder and user feedback to assess solution effectiveness, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Data Analysis: As needed, analyze program health and performance data to identify trends and insights, create reports and dashboard using analyzed data, and validate data integrity and accuracy.
• Testing Support: Support system integration testing and user acceptance testing (UAT) activities by developing test scenarios, coordinating defect resolution, validating business requirements, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure successful solution deployment.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, finance, analytics, or a related field preferred
• 4-6+ years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or related role
• Experience gathering, documenting, and prioritizing business requirements,
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Experience with process mapping and documentation tools; familiarity with Agile/Scrum and/or SDLC methodologies
• Proficiency in Excel or presentation/reporting tools and experience with PowerBI, SQL, Jira, or Visio preferred

Example:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, or a related field preferred.
• 5-7 years of hands-on experience in infrastructure and security operations, with a focus on cloud platforms

What We Look For

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for business analytics. With your experience, we’ll turn to you to speak up with innovative new ideas that could make a lasting difference not only to us but also to wider marketplace. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

What we offer you

At EY, we harness our collective strength to empower you to shape your future with confidence through professional growth, personal fulfillment and an inclusive culture. Learn more at ey.com/us/careers.

• We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job is:
  • New York City, Boston, and Washington DC Metro Areas, Washington State, and Southern California offices – $73,100 to $109,200
  • Bay Area California offices – $75,400 to $113,500
  • All other offices locations in the US, including Sacramento – $61,200 to $100,500
• Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
• Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

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