Cyber analyst

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Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.

Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.

The opportunity

As the Red Team Coordinator EY, you will orchestrate red team activities against the EY environment to identify security gaps and create a hardened security posture. You will operate autonomously to collaborate with top-tier IT and security teams to mitigate potential threats, ensuring our operations remain resilient against the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. This position is within Cyber Attack Surface Management, where we lead the charge in protecting EY, influencing a culture of security excellence, and shaping the future of global cybersecurity.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Red Team Coordinator at EY will be entrusted with the critical responsibility of devising and executing a robust Red Team strategy to safeguard the firm's extensive digital infrastructure. Primary duties will include the meticulous identification and evaluation of potential security gaps and working with third party providers to devise and execute a comprehensive simulated attack to test incident response and security controls. Managing relationships and meticulous attention to details in incident response will be critical to success in overseeing the exercises. In close collaboration with IT and security teams, the Lead will oversee the prompt and effective resolution of security weaknesses. Moreover, the Coordinator will be a key communicator, engaging with stakeholders throughout the organization to promote a culture of heightened security awareness and proactive risk management. In addition to managing the Red Team capability, the Coordinator will provide leadership and guidance to a Tabletop Exercise Analyst responsible for designing and executing tabletop exercises for EY’s internal Cyber & Investigative Services function.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Leadership and team collaboration experience
• Adaptability to diverse cultural environments
• Technical proficiency in cybersecurity tools
• Strategic thinking and planning capabilities
• Proactive risk management mindset
• Experience in incident response coordination
  
  

To qualify for the role you must have

• 10+ years of Information Security experience with a focus on offensive security and/or threat intelligence
• Minimum 3 years of Red Team experience
• Experience managing and/or executing exercises and simulations
• An expert ability to assess an organization’s strengths and weaknesses, and building remediation plans
• Demonstrated experience documenting and communicating the risk of security gaps
• An expert understanding of threat modelling and risk assessment
• An in-depth understanding of security control functionality in the context of threats
• An interest and aptitude for engaging stakeholders and developing a functional network of subject matter experts
• Proficiency developing non-traditional solutions to complex challenges
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Functional understanding of the TIBER Framework
• Experience engaging regulators
• Incident Response experience
• Time spent working with a globally dispersed team in a large enterprise
  
  

What We Look For

We are looking for an experienced Red Team operator that can develop the Red Team program into a mature function capable of protecting a firm as diverse as EY. This proven leader will improve the organization’s ability to reduce the attack surface while enabling the business. The ideal candidate will seek to improve others while continuously learning and identifying ways to strengthen the organization.

What We Offer You

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. 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 $152,700 to $294,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $183,300 to $334,100. 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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