Senior Manager, Enterprise Security Architecture & Strategy

EY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 171,000 - 390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental coverage

Pension and 401(k) plans

Paid time off

Job summary

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Enterprise Security Architecture to lead high‑level client engagements, shape security strategy, and develop scalable architectures across cloud and on‑premises environments.

You will engage with CISOs, CIOs, and Boards, guiding architecture decisions, delivering rigorous, business‑aligned outputs, and fostering long‑term client value while growing EY’s security practice and talent pipeline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, CS, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field with 8+ years of experience; or a graduate degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience in enterprise security architecture strategy, assessment, and future-state design.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, ISO 27001/27002, CIS Controls, SABSA.

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Manager, direct and oversee complex security architecture engagements across industries.
• Lead architecture assessments, Zero Trust transformation programs, cloud security architecture, and governance engagements.
• Drive business development, shaping proposals and expanding client relationships; mentor and develop teams.

Skills

Enterprise security architecture

Executive relationships

Zero Trust

Cloud security design

Security governance

Business development

Stakeholder communication

Leadership of teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/Information Systems/Engineering

Graduate degree (optional)

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

EY is seeking a Senior Manager in Enterprise Security Architecture to lead high‑level client engagements, shape security strategy, and develop scalable architectures across cloud and on‑premises environments.

You will engage with CISOs, CIOs, and Boards, guiding architecture decisions, delivering rigorous, business‑aligned outputs, and fostering long‑term client value while growing EY’s security practice and talent pipeline.