Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst - EY Global Delivery Services

Strategic Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst

 

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.

At the root of the security offered to EY Technology is Cyber Threat intelligence, the team responsible for identifying, researching, and reporting on the evolving emerging threats facing the firm.  Cyber Threat Intelligence prides itself on providing the firm with early warning and predictive analysis to identify and mitigate threats which may otherwise hinder operations.

EY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:

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 Workplace Technology (EWT) – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.

Information Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems.  

 

The opportunity

 

As a member in the Cyber Threat Intelligence team in Cyber and Investigative Services (CIS), the candidate will identify, research, and report on emerging threats to EY to strategically shape and guide the approach EY takes to protect its people and assets.  The position offers a unique opportunity to inform and influence leadership with creative, thought provoking approaches to detect and defeat complex threats facing the firm. This position requires a balance of traditional analytical skills and developing technical skills to achieve the greatest potential for success for the candidate and the team.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

This role will be responsible for conducting independent collection, analysis, and production of finished Cyber Threat Intelligence in support of EY CIS, EY Technology, and additional lines of business.  CTI analysts maintain awareness of the global threat landscape to influence a strong EY security posture.  The CTI analyst will review open source, third-party, and proprietary threat information and enrich it with contextual analysis that will result in finished strategic intelligence.  Significant time will be spent conducting strategic, predictive analysis around emerging trends and generating intelligence reports for the CIS staff, executives, management, and other stakeholders.

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• Technical writing skills
• Experience applying analytical tradecraft
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles
• Experience applying estimative language
• Proofreading skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Natural curiosity
• An interest in supporting common objectives

 

To qualify for the role you must have

 

• 5+ years of intelligence community experience collecting, analysing, proofing, and/or producing intelligence OR
• 3+ years producing written products in a security related discipline.
• Ability to convey complex information in simple, succinct explanations.
• Ability to review large data sets such as Intelligence Information Report repositories and enterprise-wide metrics to derive analytical conclusions.
• An understanding of the intelligence lifecycle.
• An understanding of analytical bias.
• Ability to conduct trend analysis.

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

 

• Experience in Cyber Threat Intelligence.
• Exposure to MITRE ATT&CK and the Diamond Threat Model

 

What we look for

 

We are looking for a self-driven analyst that can operate independently and contribute to improvement of the team as a whole.  The ideal candidate will seek to improve others while continuously learning and applying analytical tradecraft to keep stakeholders informed of potential cyber security related threats that may impact EY.

 

What working at EY offers

 

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, globally diverse team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country. Here’s a snapshot of what 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 significant 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 accepted for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.

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.

 

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.

 

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.