Cybersecurity Consultant (Risk Assessment), Technology Consulting

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are looking to hire motivated and driven cybersecurity consultants to join our team of cybersecurity professionals. As a cybersecurity professional in EY Singapore, you will have the chance to work in engagement teams serving our clients in providing independent assessments or implementation of cyber solutions. As EY Singapore is a member of the whole global EY network, you will be part of an international connected team of specialists helping our clients with their most complex cybersecurity needs and contributing toward their business resilience.

Your key responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments throughout security-by-design phases, ensuring security requirements are appropriately defined, designed, and implemented throughout the system lifecycle in line with recognised security design principles and applicable ICT security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Participate in the scoping and review of ICT security tests, reviews, and audits to ensure security assurance is achieved.
• Analyse cybersecurity challenges and vulnerabilities associated with emerging technologies, including 5G, Quantum Computing, IoT, and AI, assess potential risks posed by their adoption, and develop and coordinate the execution of risk mitigation plans.
• Assist in the design, development, and support of solutions for new security tools and technologies, test their effectiveness in real-world scenarios, and work closely with stakeholders to integrate innovative security solutions into existing systems and processes.
• Assess, research, and provide guidance on security design, architecture, and standards, review and recommend enhancements to security architecture, and provide security considerations and controls for policy development.
• Review technical annexes and areas of responsibility to ensure that cybersecurity requirements and relevant policies are adhered to.
• Support stakeholders in providing guidance to remediate security risks and understanding recommended risk mitigating measures.
• Advise stakeholders and ensure a secure lifecycle that is aligned with assessed security risks, security requirements, and prevailing ICT security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Ensure key security requirements are defined, designed, and implemented in accordance with security design and in compliance with ICT security policies, standards, and guidelines.
• Review security architecture, designs, and implementations to ensure compliance with prevailing ICT security policies and standards.
• Identify design gaps and recommend security enhancements.
• Support the scoping of security tests, reviews, and audits, and review the results to ensure security assurance is achieved.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure timely submission of regular reports such as cybersecurity scorecards, and assist in driving cybersecurity awareness initiatives across the organisation.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Communication – Demonstrate that you listen and understand before responding
• Knowledgeable – Demonstrate deep technical capabilities and understanding of the client’s problems.
• Curiosity – Be proactive, learn fast and seek to identify issues that others might miss.
• Integrity – Conduct yourself as per EY’s values, and do not be afraid to admit mistakes.
• Impact – Consistently deliver exceptional quality work that positively impacts the projects that you are on.
• Teamwork – You seek to ensure that the team succeeds, rather than only yourself.

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least 4 years of experience in Cybersecurity, preferably within a public sector environment
• Experience in maintaining security policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Familiarity with Singapore Government security policies and standards.
• Familiarity with risk assessment methodologies and experience in conducting risk assessments.
• Experience in managing or supporting security audits and compliance reviews.
• Relevant cybersecurity professional qualifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification.
• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• 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.

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