Ernst & Young

Location: Anywhere in Country

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Practice Description

In today's fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, businesses across all sectors rely on us to provide reliable solutions to their increasingly intricate risks and vulnerabilities. As part of our Cybersecurity Operations team, you will play a pivotal role in achieving this objective. You will assist our clients in understanding and contextualizing their cybersecurity threats, as well as in evaluating, enhancing, and developing their security operations to counter these threats effectively. Leveraging both your technical expertise and consulting skills, you will contribute significantly to our mission, making a global impact on cybersecurity.

The Opportunity

Cybersecurity threats, the proliferation of social media, extensive data storage demands, stringent privacy laws, and the necessity for uninterrupted business operations all mandate robust information security strategies. In the role of a Cybersecurity Operations Engineer, you will provide critical infrastructure support, ensuring the security and functionality of both on-premises and cloud environments. You will be an integral part of a globally interconnected team of experts dedicated to addressing our clients' most challenging cybersecurity issues, thereby enhancing their organizational resilience.

EY commits to your professional growth through comprehensive, ongoing training and coaching, ensuring the development of your skills throughout your career. As a leading global service provider in this field, you will collaborate with top-tier professionals in a supportive environment. Joining EY means embarking on a journey where, regardless of how long you're with us, the exceptional EY experience will enrich your professional life forever.

What To Expect

Our cybersecurity operations experts are distinguished by their broad industry insights, exceptional technical know-how, and specialized abilities. They maintain their cutting-edge relevance by continuously uncovering the latest security vulnerabilities and engaging with leading security conferences globally. Through a mix of conventional and innovative means—including conference presentations, white paper publications, and knowledge sharing—our team consistently leads in providing thought leadership.

Together, our professionals engage in a collaborative process to strategize, execute, and oversee projects aimed at evaluating, enhancing, and managing our clients' comprehensive security operations. This teamwork ensures the provision of advanced, integrated security solutions tailored to our clients' specific needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide infrastructure support by managing SNOW tickets for patching on-premises and cloud servers.
• Update applications running on servers and configure/deploy Zscaler app connectors.
• Support ongoing cloud infrastructure modifications and develop/deploy Terraform templates.
• Deploy CI/CD pipelines and automate processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver security solutions that meet business needs.
• Monitor project progress, manage potential risks, and keep key stakeholders updated on progress and expected outcomes.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships with client personnel, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor.
• Demonstrate technical expertise and professional knowledge while adapting to emerging technologies in cybersecurity.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in cybersecurity and broader industry knowledge.

To Qualify for the Role You Must Have

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 4 years of related work experience, or a Master’s degree and approximately 3 years of related work experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related major.
• General knowledge and experience with cloud platforms such as AWS/Azure.
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with PowerShell, scripting, and automation using Python.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and vulnerability management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• 2+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure support and management.
• Experience with Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) deployments.
• Knowledge of application security and compliance frameworks.
• Prior consulting experience in a cybersecurity context.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are desired.

What We Look For

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. With your expertise as a Cybersecurity Operations Engineer, 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 the industry. 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

• 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.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• 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 $77,500 to $140,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $92,900 to $160,500. 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.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.

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