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Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, tax, assurance.

Cybersecurity GRC Professional

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Master's
Athens, Greece
HybridHybrid work arrangement; office locations include Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki, and Crete.
CybersecuritySecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance

About the job

Requirements
  • A Master's degree or equivalent in Information Security, Cyber Security, Information Technology, Informatics, or another similar technical area.
  • Evidence of self-motivation to continuously develop in cybersecurity.
  • Organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines.
  • Ability to translate security issues into business risks.
  • Interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team at all hierarchical levels.
  • Willingness to research client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies.
  • Experience, knowledge, and strong interest in information and cybersecurity domains.
  • Experience with data privacy and implementing data protection and privacy programmes to ensure confidentiality and security of personal data while addressing regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with IT Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), IT risk assessments, and management methodologies.
  • Experience assessing, designing, and implementing security strategies and governance frameworks over processes and controls to help organisations manage cybersecurity.
  • Experience designing and implementing security policies, procedures, standards, and controls in line with regulations or current standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SANS.
  • Experience performing Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Information Security Risk Assessments.
  • Experience with resilience and designing and implementing programmes to improve IT Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, and Crisis Management.
  • Experience in data classification exercises and enforcing related controls and mechanisms.
  • Working knowledge of control frameworks such as ISO 27001/27002, COBIT, NIST, and ITIL.
  • Ability to work under tight timelines, including handling multiple project deliveries.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Desire to investigate and try out new tools and technologies as they are released.
  • Confidence conveying technical advice and guidance to clients.
Responsibilities
  • Work in the Strategy, Risk, Compliance (GRC) and Data Protection & Privacy domains within the Cyber Security practice.
  • Work with clients and colleagues on developing security strategies, designing security and privacy controls, advising client stakeholders, facilitating workshops, and supporting business development.
  • Take responsibility and initiative early while working with a wide range of major clients in Greece and abroad.
  • Take responsibility for the quality of work and continually develop professional skills through formal training, hands-on experience, and coaching.
Desired Qualifications
  • Security-related qualifications or certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CISM, ISO 27001 lead implementer or auditor, CompTIA Security+, CIPM, CIPT, or DPO Executive.
  • Experience in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and/or vendor risk assessment engagements.
  • Experience in Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).
  • Experience executing Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) and developing Registers of Processing Activities (RoPAs).
  • Experience designing and implementing Information Security Management Systems, including security policies, procedures, and guidelines, according to leading international standards.
  • Security-related vendor or technology certifications.
  • Project and programme management-related qualifications such as Prince II, Scrum, or Agile.

About the company

EY is a global professional services firm that offers consulting, assurance (audits), tax, and transaction advisory services to a wide range of clients including corporations, SMEs, and government entities. It earns fees for these services and uses its industry expertise and a worldwide network to help clients optimize operations, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth. EY differentiates itself through its scale and reach, industry specialization, focus on end-to-end services, strategic alliances, and emphasis on innovation and sustainability, including improving audit quality and addressing digital economy needs and supply chain visibility. The company’s goal is to help clients navigate complex regulatory and business environments, transform finance and tax functions, and drive efficiency and resilience across their operations.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

1991

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