Cyber Threat Readiness Lead

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The opportunity
We currently have a career opportunity for a Manager - Cyber Threat Readiness in our consulting team to participate in multiple client engagement teams and related activities. As a member, you'll develop, deliver and lead cybersecurity and IT risk client engagements as well as internal projects. An important part of your role will be to actively establish internal and external relationships in public and private sector.
You'll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within new and existing engagements and escalate these as appropriate. Similarly, you'll anticipate and identify risks within engagements and raise any issues with senior members of the team. In line with EY's commitment to quality, you'll confirm that work is of high quality and is reviewed by the next-level reviewer.
Your key responsibilities:
Responsibilities
Manage the planning, build, execution, analysis, and reporting the results of Cyber Threat Simulation exercises at all levels of the organization: Incident Response, Crisis Management and Board of Directors.Lead a team of cybersecurity professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure effective execution of security initiatives.Manage and contribute to the development of cybersecurity playbooks and plans development which includes both technical and advisory work.Manage, build and help support the facilitation of cyber response training at different levels of the organization.Manage post-incident response and crisis management investigation efforts, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to understand security breaches and provide opportunities for improvement for reduced impact on business operations for future cyber attacks.Take full responsibility for tasks, including consistent review of own work to identify and improve an approach for producing high quality work products, while providing supervision to the team.Stay abreast of emerging cyber threats, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements to continuously enhance the company's cybersecurity posture.Prepare weekly status meetings, and monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed for ongoing engagements.Prepare detailed financial metrics for ongoing engagements, manage resources utilization, and escalate budgetary risks.Demonstrate the ability to continuously learn, incorporate and apply new knowledge in the work environment and remain current on new developments in Consulting services, capabilities and industry knowledge related to:Cyber Assessments and road-mapping,Network & Infrastructure Security,Cyber Transformation,Threat Detection,Incident Response,Vulnerability Management,Security Governance,Risk and Compliance,Security Architecture,Data Protection,Privacy,Security Awareness,Cloud Security
To qualify for the role you must have:
Desired qualifications include:
Undergraduate or masters’ degree preferably in one of the following areas: Information Security, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or other related majors.Minimum 5 years knowledge and hands-on experience with key components of cybersecurity such as incident response, threat detection, vulnerability management, security governance, network & infrastructure security, risk and compliance, security architecture, data protection and others.Solid knowledge of commonly used frameworks and standards used in cybersecurity.Proven track record of successful leadership and team management, and leading multiple engagements at the same time.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.Proficiency in project management and budgeting.Creativity – Exhibit the ability to think creatively and bring new perspectives to the workplace.Tech savviness – Interest in learning how to build multi-media content (i.E. videos) for clients and working with new tools to support the delivery of readiness content.Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines.Commitment to fostering a positive work culture and promoting employee development.French/ English Bilingual Skills highly preferred
What We Look For
We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. If you have the confidence in your technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.
What We Offer
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.
We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industryLearning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you
EY reports salary ranges in accordance with applicable provincial pay transparency legislation. Individual salaries within the anticipated salary ranges noted below are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, education, relevant experience, knowledge, and applicable skill sets.
Toronto, Montreal salary range: $114,000 to $171,000 per year
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