EY Government Public Sector - Assurance- Technology Risk Senior Manager 

United States, Virginia, Arlington 

88609369

Your key responsibilities

As a member of our Technology Risk (IT Audit) team, you will serve as a key resource in delivering quality client services on financial statement audits, attestation engagements and IT control projects. You will conduct research as needed, assist in the testing of IT general and application controls, prepare for and potentially lead client meetings, establish relationships with client personnel at the appropriate levels, and deepen sector and client knowledge.

Skills and attributes for success

Some key capabilities you should be prepared to bring to client-facing and internal teams include:

• Demonstrate working knowledge and aptitude in our key capabilities for example, IT general and application controls, risk management, information security, and information assurance
• Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement
• Collaborate among team members; promote an inclusive working environment
• Provide performance feedback, training and performance reviews for technology assurance staff
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the technology assurance teams and listen/respond to other technology assurance team members' views
• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment
• Use technology to continually learn, share knowledge with assurance team members and enhance service delivery

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Information Technology or closely related field
• 8 Years of relevant experience in information assurance, information security, risk management, leading standards (e.g., COSO, ERM, FISCAM, FISMA, NIST), IT technologies (e.g., Windows, UNIX, Oracle, Mainframe, SAP), preparing written or verbal materials, and assisting with presenting project results to clients
• Participated in planning through reporting phases and oversaw the execution of relevant audit/control testing engagement (e.g., CFO Act/FISCAM, OMB Circular A-123 internal control over financial reporting/Systems (ICOFR/ICOFS), audit readiness (DOD FIAR), ATC-320 SOC-1 Examinations (SSAE-18), and FISMA security implementations and/or OIG FISMA security reviews based on DHS cyberscope metrics)
• Possess a strong understanding of IT technical security controls (e.g. NIST 800 series requirements, DOD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS)), FIPS guidance, and Federal IT audit/examination methodologies (e.g. GAO FISCAM, Financial Audit Manual (FAM), and NIST RMF Assessment and Authorization).
• Experience in overseeing and completing Control testing over financial system controls compliance, IT general and application controls, and information assurance controls in areas of information assurance, access control, change control, segregation of duties and disaster recovery.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret-level clearance or higher.
• Due to the nature of our work in the Government and Public Sector, work may be required to be completed at client, EY and/or contractor sites. Our goal is to assign professionals to projects within a commutable distance of their work location office. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs. Candidates should be willing to travel on average 25% to 30% or more in a hybrid environment.
• US certification in one of the following:
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Ideally you'll also have

• Experience executing project plans on large, complex engagements from analysis through implementation
• Worked in a Big Four, global management consulting firm or blue-chip company, preferably with a government and public sector focus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate with clients and identify engagement follow-on opportunities

• 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.