EY Cybersecurity - Data Protection Privacy Senior Location OPEN 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

223043662

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Cybersecurity Engineer, you will be at the forefront of delivering innovative cybersecurity activities, utilizing your judgment and methodologies to formulate effective recommendations. You will navigate through complex challenges, ensuring the success of our projects while coordinating with junior team members to achieve collective goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design and execution of cybersecurity deliverables
• Proactively participating in client sessions and potentially leading workstreams
• Assisting in identifying service opportunities and contributing to RFPs
• Monitoring project statuses, resource plans, and budgets

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a strong foundation in both technical and business skills, with the ability to drive outcomes and communicate effectively with clients. Your success will be built upon:

• A deep understanding of cybersecurity and privacy principles
• Proficiency in system administration and threat hunting
• Strategic problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
• Provide 24x5 operational support for PKI infrastructure, with the flexibility to be on-call during weekends as needed
• Monitor and manage PKI systems to ensure reliability, availability, and performance standards are met
• Handle certificate issuance, renewal, revocation, and troubleshooting in a timely and efficient manner
• Work with Venafi, Keyfactor, Entrust, DigiCert, and PKI Spotlight tools to manage certificates and keys across the organization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address and resolve PKI-related issues
• Implement and follow best practices for PKI security and operations
• Be proactive in identifying potential problems and taking pre-emptive action to prevent them
• Maintain detailed documentation of PKI procedures and configurations
• Provide guidance and support to other team members and stakeholders regarding PKI processes and policies
• Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A Bachelor’s degree
• At least 2 to 4 years of relevant professional experience in PKI operations or a related field
• Familiarity with PKI management tools such as Venafi, Keyfactor, Entrust, DigiCert, and PKI Spotlight is preferred
• Strong understanding of cryptographic principles and PKI concepts.
• Ability to work independently and handle tasks individually with minimal supervision.
• Proven experience in leading teams and managing projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the capacity to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement in the field of PKI and cybersecurity.

• Proficiency in change management
• Coding skills and technical writing expertise
• Client communication and digital fluency

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proven track record of delivering high-quality cybersecurity solutions
• The ability to mentor and guide junior team members
• A commitment to continuous professional development

• 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.