Senior Enterprise Security Architect — Cloud & Zero Trust

EY; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 105,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EY seeks a Senior Consultant in Enterprise Security Architecture to assess current security architectures, design future-state frameworks, and develop practical roadmaps aligned with enterprise strategy. You will work hands-on across network, cloud, data, and identity domains, while guiding clients and EY teams through architecture governance and transformation initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of relevant experience, expertise in Zero Trust and cloud security, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field with 3–5 years of experience (or graduate degree with 2–4 years).
• Experience in security architecture assessments, future-state design, and risk analysis across enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF, ISO 27001/27002, SABSA frameworks; strong PowerPoint, Excel, Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead security architecture assessments, design engagements, and transformation initiatives.
• Identify gaps across network, cloud, application, data and identity domains; develop actionable recommendations.
• Design future-state security architectures, reference models, and security patterns aligned with business objectives.
• Support clients in defining technology roadmaps and governance frameworks; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Security architecture

Zero Trust

Cloud security

NIST CSF

TOGAF

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Threat modelling tools

Architecture modelling platforms

Cloud-native security services

Job description

EY seeks a Senior Consultant in Enterprise Security Architecture to assess current security architectures, design future-state frameworks, and develop practical roadmaps aligned with enterprise strategy. You will work hands-on across network, cloud, data, and identity domains, while guiding clients and EY teams through architecture governance and transformation initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of relevant experience, expertise in Zero Trust and cloud security, and familiarity with