Senior InfoSec Consultant Assistant Director

EY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,100 - 239,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

EY is looking for a security consultant to join their Global Information Security team, working on innovative projects utilizing cloud technologies. Your role will involve active participation in designing and implementing security controls required for new projects, particularly in AI and blockchain.

Your expertise in Microsoft Azure environments, along with strong communication skills, will be crucial in collaborating with various project teams. EY offers a robust compensation package that includes a base salary range from $128,100 to $239,600 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experiences of developing and implementing AI security technologies.
• Experience with designing and enforcing security protocols for blockchain technologies.
• Understanding of virtualization and public cloud offerings, particularly in Microsoft Azure.
• Experience in building multi-tier business solutions with application-level access management.
• Experience integrating infrastructure security technologies into business architectures.
• Knowledge of IT system architecture concepts and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security for market-leading systems based on Cloud technologies.
• Participate in design, implementation, and certification of security controls.
• Support multiple project teams using automated deployment from CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

AI security technologies

Blockchain security

Agile & DevOps Methodologies

Cloud Security

Application Security

Infrastructure Security

Open Source web technologies

Microsoft Azure

IT system architecture

Advanced communication skills

Education

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Azure PAAS

Job description

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.

The EY Global Information Security team is looking for new members helping manage security risk using the latest technologies and inventing new ways to work. If you are seeking a position that allows you to demonstrate your information security skills, experience, and ability to solve complex problems, this position is an opportunity to be involved embedding information security in many new projects as a part of EY’s Global Innovations practice that is intended to enable innovation.

Technology is at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. EY ALL IN global strategies are powered by multi‑cloud capabilities, bringing the latest technical capabilities to EY internal and external clients. In doing so, we are empowering teams by enabling them with a strong technology core.

Key Responsibilities

This position is a leading role in designing, developing, and accessing all aspects of security for market‑leading regional and global systems based primarily on Cloud technologies. As a security consultant dedicated to the Innovation teams you will be an individual contributor capable of supporting multiple project teams operating in the latest technologies of Cloud‑based, Agile developed systems, using automated deployment from CI/CD pipelines. In other words, it is not just an audit or oversight role, but one that requires detailed participation in the design, implementation, and certification of security controls across solutions. This requires knowledge of various IT system architecture and Cloud technology, as well as supporting technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Cloud Security, user account management, audit and logging, and other security concepts as outlined in ISO27001/2, OWASP and related regional security standards. Also, the successful candidate should have knowledge of 3rd party security assessments and applicability of SOC1 and SOC2 reports, and concepts of vendor risk management.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Hands‑on experiences of developing and implementing AI security technologies, especially Gen AI and rapid growing LLMs.
• Experiences with designing and enforcing security protocols to safeguard blockchain technologies and applications.
• Agile & DevOps Methodologies – Experience as a contributing member of a balanced team within an Agile development or DevOps environment.
• Cloud Security – Technical understanding of virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and public cloud offerings and experience designing security configuration and controls within cloud based solutions in Microsoft Azure and Azure PAAS services (SQL, Service Bus, Service Fabric, Data Lake, PowerBI).
• Application Security – Experience with the design of security controls for multi‑tier business solutions including the design of application‑level access and entitlement management, data tenancy and isolation, encryption, and logging. Working familiarity with REST API and microservices architecture.
• Infrastructure Security – Experience with the integration of common infrastructure security technologies and solutions into business solution architectures including the integration of identity & access management, intrusion detection and prevention, security monitoring, and data encryption solutions.
• Working experience with Open Source web technologies and programming languages, preferable with experiences in InfoSec Code Review.
• Significant experience in implementing security in a Microsoft Azure environment and practical knowledge of implementing global systems using a primarily PaaS and SaaS architecture, especially AI, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, Metaverse subjects.
• Direct knowledge of IT system architecture concepts and Cloud technology, as well as supporting technology such as IAM, network security, firewalls, user account management, audit and logging, and other security concepts as outlined in ISO27001/2, OWASP and related regional security standards.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; or equivalent work experience. CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or similar security certifications preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders ranging from developer to architects to business leaders to EY’s clients.

Qualifications (Ideally)

• Although not required, it is preferred that candidates possess additional working security experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
• Operational Security – Experience with defining operational models and procedures for business solutions including the operation and maintenance of infrastructure and application security controls.
• Information Security Standards – Knowledge of common information security standards such as ISO 27001/27002, CSA and CIS Controls, etc.
• Cloud security certifications such as AZ‑500 Azure Security Engineer.
• Product Management – working with a broader business team on aspects of security that affect all phases from concept to design to implementation and then operational support.

What We Look For

We are looking for individuals with a passion for information security and demonstrated ability to apply their knowledge to new and emerging technologies that are supporting the growth strategy of a global professional services firm.

What We Offer You

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 in all geographic locations in the US is $128,100 to $239,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $153,800 to $272,300. Individual salaries within those 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.

• Join us in our team‑led and leader‑enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
• 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.

EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.

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