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Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

Senior Cyber Strategy - Risk & Governance

Security Governance, Risk & ComplianceUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy$32k - $40k

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree in a STEM discipline, such as Management Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • At least 3–4 years of professional experience, preferably in consulting, with direct involvement in cybersecurity governance, risk management, IT compliance, secure digital transformation, and business continuity projects.
  • Experience in regulated industries such as finance, energy, telecommunications, or pharmaceuticals, or experience using structured methodologies such as ISO, NIST, or COBIT frameworks.
  • Knowledge of reference frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001/2, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, COBIT, and ITIL.
  • Familiarity with sector regulations including GDPR, NIS2, DORA, PSD2, AGID directives, SOX, and national or international security and data-protection regulations.
  • Experience defining and implementing cybersecurity governance models, policies, procedures, roles and responsibilities, and security operating models.
  • Skills in mapping and managing ICT/cyber risks, conducting risk assessments, and defining risk-treatment plans.
  • Experience in IT audit, ISO certifications, or supporting external inspections or audits.

Responsibilities

  • Support clients in defining and implementing Cyber Strategy, Risk & Governance strategies.
  • Contribute to compliance programs for the NIS 2 Directive, including readiness and gap assessments, compliance roadmaps, and support for the governance, policies, and processes required by the regulation.
  • Conduct IT and cyber risk assessments and maturity assessments based on international frameworks such as ISO, NIST, and COBIT.
  • Support Governance, Risk & Compliance initiatives, including designing and implementing control models and defining security policies, procedures, and frameworks.
  • Participate in ISO/IEC 27001 projects.
  • Manage the operational work of interns and staff belonging to the team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a consulting context and direct involvement in cybersecurity governance, risk management, IT compliance, secure digital transformation, and business continuity projects is preferred.

About the Company

Ernst & Young

Global professional services: consulting, assurance, tax

EY (Ernst & Young) provides professional services at a global scale, offering consulting, assurance, tax, and transaction advisory services. It serves clients across industries such as technology, media, real estate, hospitality, and construction. Instead of selling a single product, EY works with clients through tailored engagements where cross-disciplinary teams analyze challenges, design strategies, perform audits, help with tax planning, and assist with mergers or divestitures. What sets EY apart is its worldwide reach and integrated service model, industry-specific expertise, and focus on responsible business practices like sustainability, cybersecurity, and workforce flexibility. EY’s goal is to help organizations improve performance, manage risk, and achieve sustainable growth while building a better working world.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1991

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