Application Security Architect

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Application Security Architect (Info Sec/Security Consulting)

EY Technology:

Technology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day.  Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients.  Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:

• Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.  
• Client Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster, and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.
• Enterprise Technology (ET) – ET supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. ET will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.

The opportunity

Join our Security Consulting team in Information Security and help EY manage IT security risk.  As a part of the team you will be working alongside the Enterprise Technology project teams and responsible for identifying security risk and providing security requirements and ensuring compliance to security policies and procedures.

Your key responsibilities

• A security liaison between EY (development and operations) and Information Security
• Collaborate with Security Consulting team and project team members
• Influence project teams and other stakeholders on security controls / due diligence
• Performing risk assessment and risk management for applications and infrastructure solutions
• Development and delivery of security artifacts and security requirements to project teams

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong organization skills
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn
• Initiative to seek out opportunities and add value
• Knowledge of information security standards, principles and practices required
• Understanding of IT risk
• Application security and some development experience
• Appreciation for technological innovation
• Understanding of the OWASP Top 10 application security risks and how to address them.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Two years of technical or non-technical experience in Information Security  
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and priorities
• Two or more years of technical experience in development of information systems

Ideally, you’ll also have

• SAP expirience
• An SSCP or Associate of ISC(2) designation
• Experience in technical arena such as networking, development, or administration
• Experience in a global organization

What we look for

A security enthusiast who learns by doing. A skilled communicator who knows how to listen. An ethical partner who leads by example. A colleague who seeks out ways to improve our delivery.

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. 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

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

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