Security Analyst

Information Security Analyst Sr. Associate

An Information Security Analyst will work closely with team leads to assist with one of the security functional areas described above.

The Technology Assurance, Risk, and Policy (TARP) function within Information Security strives to create and promote a holistic Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program by creating a robust, resilient, and proactive governance framework, supported by a strategic risk management approach and stringent compliance structures. It aims to integrate and align its GRC initiatives in line with the global firm's objectives and emerging threats within the cybersecurity landscape.

The Technology Assurance team develops provides security assurance on EY's deployed technology to internal and external stakeholders. The team members act as subject matter experts across a number of information and cyber security disciplines that include, among others, application and network penetrating testing and vulnerabilities identification, information security audits, compliance to cyber security and regulatory frameworks, and conducting or coordinating security audits and assessments. The team develops the overall strategy and for implementing various technical attack and penetration assessment, information security audits like HITRUST, SOC 1 and SOC 2 to provide third-party assurance to EY's Clients in EY's senior leadership. The team is responsible of overseeing and leading the technical audit process that includes third-party external assessments of client-facing critical business applications, M365 Teams Apps, Network, cloud configuration reviews, infrastructure reviews, UK Cyber Essentials Plus Certification and UK IT Health Check Certification. The team manages Attack and Penetration testing controls based on Industry Standards and obtain third-party security attestations/certifications to enable EY Business to win in the market. The team also manages and maintains the firms ISO 27001 certifications is responsible for the end-end delivery of attestation audits like SOC 1 and SOC2. Technical compliance to regulatory framework like Internation Standard on Quality Management (ISQM) is also a responsibility of the team.

• Create creating various process documents and assist with the maintenance of the teams internal procedure and process documents.
• Assist with one or more of the following areas:
  • Develop comprehensive Information Security technical audit plans and schedules based on client demands, regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and organizational objectives.
  • Maintain the firms Information Security Management System (ISMS) and participate in the various ISO 27001 activities like risk assessments, maintain monitoring framework for key security metrics and remediation tracking of observations and finding.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT teams, compliance teams, ET and CT, to ensure alignment of audit activities with organizational goals and priorities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of vulnerabilities, remediation plans, and risk mitigation strategies to share with stakeholders and clients.
• Stay informed about emerging threats, attack vectors, and security vulnerabilities affecting the organizations technology stack.
• Collaboration with other Information Security groups and external stakeholders across EY is key to this role.

• Strong Background in various Information Technology domains
• Working knowledge of Information Security concepts
• Excellent organizational and coordination abilities
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and analyse information
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fast-moving environment
• Critical thinking skills
• Strong time management skills

• Min 3 years of experience in an information security or technology audit field
• Ability to work collaboratively with various teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of the process and the documentation requirements
• Ability to deliver high quality documentation paying attention to every detail
• Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be a strong multi-tasker and be able to prioritize duties

• Bachelors or above in Information Technology or Cyber Security related Degrees
• Keen interest in pursuing relevant Information Security Certifications like CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 lead auditor, ISO 42001 lead auditor/implementer, CISA, etc.