Government and Public Sector

Government & Public Sector – Cyber Security Risk - Architect

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice of Ernst& Young provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

The Opportunity

The Service Delivery Center is made up of high-performing, US-based resources who work closely with our experienced professionals to deliver project-based work and managed services to our federal clients. The Service Delivery Center is a core component of the Government & Public Sector practice (GPS). This role is part of our Cybersecurity – Strategy, Risk, Compliance & Resiliency (“SRC&R”) team within our Service Delivery Center.  This team assists our clients with aligning a security management strategy with their business goals by assessing, designing, training, implementing and operating cybersecurity processes and solutions. This function is supported by our strategic alliances with third-party vendors and leveraging cybersecurity frameworks (e.g. NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-37). 

The Senior Analyst provides seasoned cybersecurity troubleshooting, analysis, and technical expertise, oversees the work of junior team members, and serves as escalation point for more complex technical issues.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design and assess security architecture for technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, laaS, AI/ML, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• Develop and implement application and cloud security architectures, primarily in AWS as well as Azure and Oracle
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, OWASP, CIS, STIG, SOX, CMMC and DFAR requirements
• Conduct network security assessments, focusing on ZTA, secure connectivity (Firewall Ingress/Egress), and data encryption, and key management
• Manage workload independently and escalate issues proactively; Collaborate directly with Product Owners to explain technical architecture requirements and address any related questions
• Effectively lead and motivate service delivery center team who support technology consulting engagements and provide technical leadership with the SRC&R service operations and delivery
• Provide guidance and direction to the on-site GPS SRC&R consultants in identifying process improvements, including junior staff members, enhancing existing SRC&R solutions and operating SRC&R processes as required
• Additional responsibilities include support in the following areas:
  • Assess cybersecurity controls, programs and strategies using our proprietary framework and industry frameworks
  • Operate SRC&R solutions based upon engagement defined policies and procedures
  • Cybersecurity measurements and monitoring development and operations
  • Cybersecurity strategy and roadmap development
  • NIST Risk Management Framework and Assessment and Authorization enhancement, operations and governance
  • Cybersecurity focused Supply Chain Risk Management and/or Third-Party Risk management operations, assessment and enablement
  • Cybersecurity process design and re-engineering
• Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes in a fast-paced work environment
• Monitor progress and manage risk while ensuring stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Use knowledge of industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the on-site engagement team through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
• Stay informed of current Cybersecurity industry trends relevant to the services being delivered

Skills and attributes for Success

• Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, NIST 800-53, NIST CSF and the cybersecurity laws and regulations such as FISMA
• Ability to produce high-quality work products within expected timeframes
• Ability to interface with app development teams across time zones and drive engagements to completion
• Leadership experience

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor's degree in a related field 
• A minimum of 3 years of related work experience
• Proficiency in network security and security controls (firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption, access management
• Experience with ServiceNow and AuditBoard
• Experience documenting security architecture, experience with cybersecurity architecture and design
• Familiarity with security frameworks and technologies
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance or higher
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Cybersecurity assessments
  • IT and cybersecurity policies, standards, procedures and controls
  • Cybersecurity strategies and roadmaps
  • Cybersecurity awareness and training
  • Cybersecurity metrics and reporting
  • Cybersecurity organization design and implementation
  • Cybersecurity and risk management solution design and implementation (e.g. SNOW IRM, Archer GRC, RiskLens, Azure Security Center, etc.)
  • Federal RMF solution operations (e.g eMass CSAM, Xacta, etc.)
  • Cybersecurity and IT architecture experience (e.g. cloud security architect, security architect)
  • Flexibility to travel up to 20%

Ideally, you’ll also have

• CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPM, CIPP CRISC or other relevant certification
• Prior experience in a service delivery center or similar environment
• AWS certification

What we look for

We are looking for people who strive to lead themselves, their teams, and their communities, people who can foster effective team work to drive results.  We’re interested in authentic communicators with the ability to collaborate with EY colleagues across various teams who want to develop personally and professionally in a dynamic organization.