EY Senior Consultant- Technology Risk- Assurance 

Canada, British Columbia, Vancouver 

957492899

Skills and Attributes for Success

Significant working security experience and knowledge in the design, implementation, and operation of security controls in one of the following areas:

• Agile & DevOps Methodologies – Experience as a contributing member of a balanced team within an Agile development or DevOps environment;

• Application Security - Experience with the design of security controls for multi-tier business solutions, including the design of application-level access and entitlement management, data tenancy and isolation, encryption, and logging. Working familiarity with REST API and microservices architecture;

• Cloud Security – Technical understanding of virtualization, cloud infrastructure, and public cloud offerings, as well as experience designing security configuration and controls within cloud-based solutions in Microsoft Azure, Google GCP, Amazon AWS, and other vendors;

• Infrastructure Security – Experience with the integration of common infrastructure security technologies and solutions into business solution architectures, including the integration of identity & access management, intrusion detection and prevention, security monitoring, and data encryption solutions;

• Identity and Access Management - Experience in design and integration of identity and access management based on Active Directory and Federation technologies.

To qualify for the role, you must have experience in

Extensive experience in implementing, advising on, and consulting about security configurations across complex IT architectures, including cloud environments (primarily Microsoft's, but also including a range of IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings from multiple vendors) and on-premises solutions. In-depth knowledge of IT system architecture concepts and cloud technologies, along with associated technologies such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), network security, firewalls, software development best practices, systems auditing, system hardening, and other security principles as outlined in ISO27001, OWASP, and related security standards. Proficiency in interpreting security reports (SAST and DAST) and testing outcomes for applications, providing advice on necessary corrections and security measures based on policies and non-functional requirements. A degree in Computer Science or a related field. Excellent communication skills, fluency in English (knowledge of Spanish is an advantage), and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders ranging from developers and architects to business leaders and EY's clients.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Operational Security – Experience in defining operational models and procedures for business solutions, including the operation and maintenance of infrastructure and application security controls.

• Information Security Standards – Knowledge of common information security standards such as: ISO 27001/27002, NIST CSF, FEDRAMP, CSA, and CIS Controls.

• Cloud security certifications such as AZ-300 Azure Architect Technologies.

• Product Management – Working with a broader business team on aspects of security that affect all phases, from concept to design to implementation and then operational support.

Requirements:

· Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience;

· Professional certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications;

· Fluent in English and Spanish.

· Certifications: CISSP, CCS, CISM, or similar;

· Although not required, it is preferred that candidates possess additional working security experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas:

· Previous working experience in Big 4 or big consulting firms;

· Operational Security – Experience;

· Occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities:

· This position is a leading role in designing, developing, and accessing all aspects of security for market-leading regional and global systems based primarily on Cloud technologies. As a security consultant for the regions, you will be an individual contributor capable of supporting multiple project teams operating in the latest technologies of Cloud-based, Agile developed systems, using automated deployment from CI/CD pipelines. In other words, it is not just an audit or oversight role, but one that requires detailed participation in the design, implementation, and certification of security controls across solutions. This requires knowledge of various IT system architecture and Cloud technology, as well as supporting technologies such as IAM, network security, AI, user account management, audit and logging, and other security concepts as outlined in ISO27001/2, OWASP, and related regional security standards. Also, the successful candidate should have knowledge of 3rd party security assessments and applicability of SOC2 and SOC2 reports, and concepts of vendor risk management.