Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Risk Senior Consultant
About The Position
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. 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 EY GPS is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced professional to support the implementation, documentation, and self-assessment of security controls in accordance with the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF). The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with key federal frameworks and guidance, including NIST SP 800-37 Rev. 2, 800-53A Rev. 5, 800-30 Rev. 5, 800-60, 800-59, 800-23, 800-47, 800-34 Rev. 5, and 800-84, FIPS 199, 200, and 191, and be capable of guiding systems through the full RMF lifecycle. Categorize: Define the system criticality and authorization type required Select: Determine applicable controls to meet and leverage (e.g. inheritance from cloud or other provider, enterprise services, etc.) Implement: Develop security architecture, system security plan (SSP) and implement required cybersecurity controls Assess: Conduct self-security assessment, collect artifacts and input package (Assessment Report and artifacts) Authorize: Authorizing Official reviews and approves package Monitor: Mitigate any findings from assessment, update package based upon system changes, conduct operational cybersecurity tasks and support continuous authorization.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a related field
- 3+ years of related work experience
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level clearance or higher
- Working knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-37, NIST 800-53, FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST CSF, NIST 800-161, CMMC and cybersecurity laws and regulations such as FISMA
- 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)
- Demonstrated characteristics of a forward thinker and self-motivator who thrives on new challenges and adapts to learning new knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong presentation and communication skills
- Able to work collaboratively in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Consulting experience or experience working on technical projects
Responsibilities
- The Senior provides cybersecurity troubleshooting, analysis and technical expertise and oversees the work of junior team members.
- Assist in the coordination of large-scale cybersecurity engagements.
- Assess cybersecurity controls, programs and strategies using our proprietary framework and industry frameworks
- Operate SRC&R solutions based upon engagement defined policies and procedures
- Review cybersecurity measurements and monitor development and operations
- Assist in the development of cybersecurity strategies and roadmap development
- Assist with 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
- Monitor progress and manage risk while ensuring stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
- Leverage knowledge of industry trends to identify engagement and client service issues; communicate this information to the on-site engagement team through written correspondence and verbal presentations.
- Help support and manage GPS SRC&R consultants in the service delivery center
- Develop and review reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences.
- Assist staff by providing mentorship and coaching to grow their technical and consulting skills.
- Work closely with engagement manager to co-lead and own multiple parts of the engagement delivery
- Deliver quality client services.
- Drive high-quality work products within expected timeframes and on budget
Benefits
- medical and dental coverage
- pension and 401(k) plans
- a wide range of paid time off options
- flexible vacation policy
- designated EY Paid Holidays
- Winter/Summer breaks
- Personal/Family Care
- other leaves of absence
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
