Cybersecurity Defensive Junior - Italian - EY GDS Spain - Hybrid

CYBER SECURITY DEFENSIVE JUNIOR CONSULTANT 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Junior Consultant you will be part of the Cyber Security Practice of EY GDS. The team works with customers from different Industries, addressing different kinds of projects

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm whilst being instrumental in the growth as you get to work with high quality team to support clients ensuring the stability of global companies through best-in-class solutions, automation and innovation, working with an international team

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• 1-2 Years of experience required in Cybersecurity Defensive Activities
• Bachelor’s degree in related technology field (Computer, Engineering, Science, etc.)
• Experience with EDR/XDR Technology MS Defender and Crowdstrike
• Experience with SIEM Technology MS Sentinel
• Basic knowledge of the main concepts behind the most common security technologies (e.g. Antispam, WAF, IPS/IDS, Web Proxy, Firewall, Endpoint Protection). 
• Knowledge of the main operating systems (for example, Windows, Linux/Unix). 
• Understanding of network protocols and concepts (e.g. DNS, DHCP, routing) 
• Basic scripting skills (for e.g. Python, PowerShell, etc.) 
• Good presentation and communication skills, with a team-oriented and flexible mindset 
• Problem solving skills and commitment to continuous learning 
• Prior experience in cybersecurity, especially in similar roles 
• Training and certifications on Incident Response and/or Security Defense 
• Proficiency in English and in Italian.
• Working hours – H24

What you will do:

You will be responsible to analyze corporate threats and security infrastructure to support clients in detection rules creation/improvement, as well as the execution of Threat Hunting operations to gather valuable information to identify advanced threats.  

• Detection, analysis and response to the following security incidents:  

• Malicious code injection  

• Scanning  

• Sniffing  

• Exploiting of known vulnerabilities  

• Brute force  

• Account or application compromise  

• DOS and DDOS attacks  

• Unauthorized access, modification or use of information  

• Spam, Phishing, Mailspam, Fraud  

• Detection Engineering  

Furthermore, the candidate, as member of the Blue Team Security, will support clients in their prevention and detection activities, analyzing new threats and their risks, creating all the required measures to protect them. Your contribution will help in the creation of innovative models, tools and solutions to execute in real or simulated scenarios.  

What we look for

• A team of people with client orientation, experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment.
• An opportunity to be a part of a market-leading, multi-disciplinary team of hundreds of professionals.
• Opportunities to work with EY Cybersecurity practices globally with leading businesses across a range of industries.

What working at EY offers:

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees, and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2025 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world.

Apply now!