United States, Virginia, Information Security Consultant jobs

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will work with GPS engagement teams, supporting functions, and EY’s Client Technology and Global Information Security organizations to develop and maintain a security and compliance program across all environments, platforms and applications used or desired for use by GPS. Responsibilities include:
• Strategy, Governance and Risk Management
• Development and execution of a multi‑year cybersecurity strategy and investment roadmap aligned to business objectives and federal contract requirements.
• Development, management and maintenance of the GPS IT security risk management policy and/or procedural documentation mapped to NIST SP 800-37 (RMF), NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑171, NIST SP 800‑161 (C‑SCRM), and NIST SP 800‑218 (SSDF)
• Ownership of the enterprise risk assessment (ERA), business impact analysis (BIA), and security metrics; present posture and material risk to the COO on a recurring cadence.

Defense Industrial Base Compliance (Classified & Unclassified)

• Manage GPS compliance with DFARS 252.204-7012, 252.204-7020, and 252.204-7021. This includes:
  • Leading DFARS/CMMC readiness and ongoing compliance.
  • Serving as the Affirming Official (AO) and maintaining an accurate SPRS self‑assessment score with defensible Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs).
  • Achieving and maintaining CMMC certification at level 2.
  • Overseeing management and maintenance of POAMs.
• Ensure systems operated for the government are designed properly and assessed against the appropriate requirements such as FedRAMP, Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide, IRS 1075, and MARS-E.
• Ensure safeguarding and incident reporting obligations for CUI (e.g., DFARS 252.204‑7012 72‑hour reporting) are met; coordinate with DC3/DIBNet and affected customers when necessary.
• Oversee NISPOM compliance for classified systems; partner with FSO to achieve and maintain Authorizations to Operate (ATOs).
• Ensure proper handling of export‑controlled data (ITAR/EAR).
• Prepare for and lead Program through contractually required assessments and customer audits; keep evidence, policies, configurations, and logs audit‑ready.
• Respond to government inspections or audits in coordination with EY Information Security and Risk Management.

Secure Cloud, Identity & Enterprise Platforms

• Own security architecture and controls for Azure Government (Azure Gov) and Microsoft 365 GCC High tenants, including Conditional Access, PIM/PAM, encryption, logging/retention, and data governance for CUI.
• Implement Zero Trust principles across identity, endpoints, networks, and workloads; drive continuous verification and least‑privilege.
• Deploy and operate EDR/XDR, SIEM/SOAR, DLP, CASB/SSE/SASE, MDM, key management/HSM, and vulnerability/configuration management at scale.
• Oversee user authorization process and ongoing attestation of user authorization and access.
• Assist to resolve GPS practitioners’ access or other issues with Enclave environments.
• Ongoing development, coordination and sustainment of Information Security Continuous Monitoring (ISCM) Program across all applications within the environment.

DevSecOps & Secure SDLC

• Establish a software security program aligned to NIST SSDF (SP 800‑218) and EO 14028 expectations; integrate security into SDLC across GitHub and Azure DevOps.
• Govern AppSec tooling and policy: SAST (e.g., Checkmarx), DAST (e.g., Qualys/AppScan), SCA/OSS (e.g., Mend), IaC/container/K8s scanning, and Wiz/Wiz Code; enforce build‑time gates and remediation SLAs.
• Require SBOM generation, artifact signing/provenance (e.g., SLSA targets), and secrets management across all repositories and pipelines.

Detection, Response & Resilience

• Develop, manage and maintain GPS incident response program.
• Lead SOC and CSIRT functions: 24×7 monitoring, threat intelligence, purple/red‑team exercises, and executive tabletop drills.
• Maintain and test the Incident Response Plan and Cyber Crisis Playbook, including regulatory/customer communications and forensics preservation.

Effective Business Integration

• Ensure development of fit-for-purpose solutions that support the business activities.
• Manage integration of Firm applications into the GPS Enclave environment.
• Understand and facilitate communication of EY’s IT disaster recovery and business continuity plans to GPS clients, potential clients and engagement teams (including engagement team responsibilities).
• Augment existing Client Security Assurance reviews of data protection requirements contained in RFPs/RFQs to adequately respond, and assist in development of GPS client security and data protection (confidentiality) plans.
• Monitor regulatory or other developments in INFOSEC principles, regulatory requirements and leading practices.

Leadership, Team and Budget

• Role model a leadership style that brings infrastructure, application and cybersecurity professionals together to collaborate constructively on the design, implementation and operation of controls.
• Build and mentor a high‑performing organization spanning Policy/GRC, AppSec/DevSecOps, Security Engineering/Architecture, SOC/IR, and Third‑Party & Supply‑Chain Risk.
• Own the cybersecurity budget and vendor portfolio; rationalize tools and services for value, performance, and compliance.
• Participate in purchasing and enhancement of third-party tools for GPS.
• Augment and potentially streamline existing Vendor Supplier Risk Assurance Program during evaluation of subcontractor compliance with applicable cybersecurity and data protection clauses.
• Drive a security‑first culture: ongoing training, phishing simulations, secure coding education, and leadership engagement including data protection and awareness and role-based training programs.
• Coordinate and respond to annual (or more frequent) independent risk assessments and cyber security reviews.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of progressive cybersecurity leadership, including 5+ years at the enterprise or business‑unit executive level.
• 5+ years FISMA related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in IT-related field or bachelor’s degree in non-IT related field with a total of 10 years of information security experience
• Master’s degree preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance
• US citizenship required
• Must have government sector experience
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of:

• • FAR 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems
  • DFARS 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting
  • NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations
  • NIST SP 800-53, Security and Privacy Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations
  • GSAM 552.239-70, Information Technology Security Plan and Security Authorization, 552.239-71, Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources and similar clauses in agency FAR supplements
  • FISMA
• Specialized knowledge and experience with the implementation of the NIST Special Publication (SP) 800 family of publications, particularly those associated with the Risk Management Framework
• Proven experience in the Defense Industrial Base with DFARS/CMMC and NIST SP 800‑171 implementation and audits (including POA&M and SPRS management).
• Experience with FEDRAMP compliance authorization and monitoring
• Deep expertise securing Azure Government and Microsoft 365 GCC High environments
• Experience working with other Government cloud communities, including AWS
• Experience working with classified environments, achieving/maintaining ATOs, overseeing classified systems under NISPOM and DoD RMF, and working understanding of SCIF operations
• Knowledge and experience with vulnerability scanning execution, assessment, and analysis
• Knowledge and experience of networks, including LAN and WAN
• Knowledge and experience with application security, database security, and network security
• Experience with evaluating system, network, or infrastructure security controls against requirements such as FISMA, FIPS, and NIST guidelines
• Hands‑on leadership of DevSecOps and software security programs covering GitHub/Azure DevOps/Jenkins with SAST/DAST/SCA, IaC/container security, SBOMs, and supply‑chain controls.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including client-facing, legal, finance and contracting teams, executives, engineers, customers and assessors on a wide variety of tasks, as needed.
• Ability to foster professionalism and demonstrate integrity and confidentiality in all actions.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility when required, sense urgency, organize and prioritize work, and achieve against tight deadlines.
• The ability to interpret and communicate regulatory requirements related to cybersecurity and data protection.
• Possession of excellent written/verbal communications skills.
• Possession of excellent analytical skills, including strict attention to detail.
• Ability to assess and weigh current and evolving security threats in an operational environment
• Possession of Information Systems Security Professional certification (CISSP)
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO, CCSP, CRISC, CISA, PMP, and relevant GIAC credentials preferred

In today's business landscape organizations are continuously transforming and evolving to keep pace with change and innovative solutions. This wave of digital transformation and constant evolution introduces a variety of risks, which organizations are not equipped to manage and mitigate on their own. As a professional in our Risk Technology practice, you will assist clients in integrating optimal application security, control, and risk management solutions through their transformation journey. You will belong to an international network of specialists helping our clients enable trust through transformation, while working closely with large scale implementation teams across a variety of enabling emerging technologies and solutions.

As a member of our national Risk Technology practice, you will belong to a network of professionals helping our clients implement trusted technology solutions to enrich and improve decision making, provide visibility and transparency of risk and compliance to stakeholders, and integrate efficient and effective risk management solutions.

As our Risk Technology practice continues to rapidly expand, we are seeking a highly motivated Senior Associate, focused on cloud-based application security, controls, and technology enablement. We need Seniors to help our clients develop and execute sustainable risk management solutions through transformational their efforts. As part of the team, you will work with a wide variety of resources and clients to deliver professional services on strategic and global priority accounts, while accelerating your professional growth.

We will support you with career focused training and coaching to develop, execute, and accelerate your professional goals.

Your key responsibilities

Leveraging your cloud application and industry knowledge, you will lead cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions for clients that will assist them in evolving and sustaining a risk management program through transformation. You will support EY teams responsible for transforming organizations' front, middle, and back office through implementation of leading practice cloud-based technology solutions.

Skills and attributes for success

• You will leverage your proven track record of cloud-based application experience, technical knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills, to effectively deliver quality results in the assessment, design, and implementation of controls, security, and risk management solutions.
• Deliver facts, analyses, and recommendations in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.
• Foster relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels
• Drive high-quality work products on your team within expected timeframes and budget

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree and approximately 2-3 years of related work experience
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business processes across one or many cloud base applications (e.g., purchase-to-pay, hire-to-retire, customer-to-contract), technical application security design and configuration, application role maintenance and user provisioning processes.
• Internal controls within and around the Oracle or cloud-based applications
• Oracle Applications security and how to achieve a design that enables an end user but also establishes control.
• Advanced project management and client service skills
• Excellent teaming skills
• A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel both domestically and internationally to meet client needs

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience integrating, managing, or assessing security and controls for cloud-based applications.
• ERP implementation project management and support experience (Oracle and/or Workday experience is a plus)
• Industry related certification (e.g., CISA, PMP, CIA, RICS); non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year from the date of hire

As an Asset Health Data Analyst at either the Senior Consultant or Manager rank, you will design, build and implement scalable data solutions that drive significant business value for our asset intensive clients. Collaborating closely with other data and analytics professionals, program teams, management, and stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in the analytics landscape to help our clients in addressing their asset health and maintenance challenges. Your experience will enable you to comprehend and dissect business requirements, translating them into precise technical specifications. You will serve as a vital link between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that the development process aligns seamlessly with the intended design and objectives.

In line with client requirements, highly desirable would-be familiarity with asset management and health experience of fixed plant equipment (e.g., conveyor belts, screen houses) or mobile equipment (e.g., drills, loaders, haul trucks, light vehicles).

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Your key responsibilities

• Working with asset health datasets and the ability to join and connect key datasets together (e.g. notifications / workorders, equipment sensors, failures) to help interconnection of information from different systems.
• Navigating gaps in data quality and developing options to improve the health of the asset both in the short term and long term.
• Conduct data-driven equipment failure investigations, failure modes analysis, failure symptoms monitoring and identify data required to assist with the investigation.
• Be able to clearly explain key insights, strengths and weaknesses of data analysis options to both technical and senior business stakeholders.
• As required, coordinate the work of junior colleagues or team members to ensure structure and focus on achieving team goals.

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience with equipment failure investigations and understanding of what data will be required to assist with the investigation.
• Knowledge in understanding reliability engineering concepts and operational challenges in mining (i.e. condition based monitoring, equipment / asset strategies, mine site operating conditions).
• Knowledge with data pipeline development, including familiarity of various technologies across time-series data historians (e.g. AVEVA PI) and cloud data platforms (e.g. Databricks, Azure, AWS).
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience in transformation of large complex data sets from source systems to target platforms (experience in Azure and AWS based solutions using one or more data engineering or data platform technologies required)
• Evidence of experience in modern development practices including use of code repositories, code review processes, and test frameworks.

Ideally, you’ll also have the skills and attributes below, but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Ability to introduce innovative ways of organising, managing and integrating data to ensure its quality and ability to be used as a distinctive asset to generate a return.
• Leads by example and models behaviours that support a culture of safety, health and wellness.
• Excellent communication skills, and the ability to communicate and present information with purpose, clarity and impact

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
• A comprehensive benefits package : From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally

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