Cloud Security Senior Consultant: Azure & Cloud Risk

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The opportunity
We are actively seeking a Cloud Security Senior Consultant to join our Cybersecurity team. You’ll work alongside respected industry professionals, learning about and applying leading practices to better manage cybersecurity people, process and technology capabilities. You’ll gain insights into the design and operations of cybersecurity programs and strategies in a variety of industries and learn how to design measurable, sustainable programs to keep up with the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.
This position falls within our Consulting team, which helps our clients enhance the effectiveness of operations functions by assisting them as they shift their emphasis from transaction-level control, processing and reporting to more value driven, decision support and analytics.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
Your key responsibilities:
As a Cloud Security Senior Consultant, you'll lead and contribute technically to cybersecurity client engagements and internal projects. Your knowledge of Microsoft Azure will help you to support delivery and execution of the services that EY’s Cyber Practice provides. Knowledge of GCP and AWS is also an asset. An important part of your role will be to actively establish internal and external relationships, executing on cloud security assessments, and supporting cloud implementations. You'll also identify potential business opportunities for EY within 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.
Client Responsibilities
Help the firm identify and experience in developing business within the Montreal marketConsistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our client's.Establish relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge.Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge.Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
People Responsibilities
Contribute to people-related initiatives, including development, coaching, recruiting, training and retaining staffMaintain an educational program to continually develop personal skills of staffUnderstand and follow workplace policies and procedures
To qualify for the role you must have:
Undergraduate or masters’ degree preferably in one of the following areas: Information Security, Business Management, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, and/or other related majorsApproximately 3-5 years of experience in securing cloud solutions (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)Experience building and migrating applications in the cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)Good understanding of cloud security architecture, security assessments, audit standards for the Cloud, security threats in the cloudExperience in working independently or as part of a large team to deliver cloud security services on its own or within large complex projects.In possession of or working toward industry recognized cloud security certifications such as CCSK, CCSP, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solution Architect Expert, AWS Solution Architect Associate/ProfessionalFamiliarity with GDPR, PCI, SOX 404 and/or OSFI complianceScripting experience using either Shell, Perl, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, AWS-CLI, Azure-CLI, GCP CLI, etc.Hands on technical experience with Microsoft Sentinel and the Microsoft Defender Suite (Endpoint, Cloud, CloudApps)A solid understanding of Zero Trust including practical application of Zero Trust methodologies and technologiesCloud Security Networking including IP Networking, WAF, FirewallsDemonstrated leadership abilitiesExcellent interpersonal, written, verbal, communication, and presentation skillsBilingualism (fluency in both English and French)
Must have:
Knowledge and hands-on experience with other key components of cybersecurity such as network & infrastructure security, access and identity management, threat detection, incident response, vulnerability management, security governance, risk and compliance, security architecture, data protection and others.
What We Look For
We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.
What Working At EY Offers
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, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal: $90,000 to 136,000 per year
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