Senior Cyber Risk Consultant: Digital Security

Location: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Detroit, Hoboken, Houston, Los Angeles, McLean, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Philadelphia, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, St Louis, Tampa The opportunity The objective of our consulting risk services is to provide clients with a candid and reliable overview of their risk landscape. Our solutions can be used by our clients to build confidence and trust with their customers, the overall market and when required by regulation or contract. For our Cyber Risk services, the ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing cyber risks across the organization. This role involves working closely with IT, security teams, and business units to ensure that our cyber risk posture is aligned with our business objectives and regulatory requirements. Your key responsibilities You will operate as a fieldwork leader to assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. You can expect to work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process, and will assist clients and other Risk Assurance professionals in performing information technology control and security engagements. Skills and attributes for success Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents. Demonstrate and apply a thorough understanding of complex information systems. Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues, and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management through written correspondence and verbal presentations. Conduct comprehensive cyber risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and potential impacts to the organization. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to protect against cyber threats. Collaborate with IT and security teams to ensure that cybersecurity policies and procedures are up-to-date and effectively implemented. Monitor the cyber threat landscape and provide timely intelligence to relevant stakeholders. Facilitate risk management discussions with business leaders to ensure they understand their cyber risk exposure. Oversee the cyber risk management lifecycle, including risk identification, analysis, response, and monitoring. Coordinate with external partners, such as insurance providers and cybersecurity firms, to manage and transfer cyber risks where appropriate. Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards to senior management and the board of directors. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards related to cybersecurity and data protection. Conduct training and awareness programs to promote a culture of cybersecurity across the organization. To qualify for the role you must have A bachelor's or master's degree Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or a related field Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or similar are highly desirable Minimum of 2 years of experience in cybersecurity, risk management, or a related role Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and regulatory requirements Proven experience in risk assessment methodologies and tools Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex information to non-technical stakeholders Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment Availability to travel outside of assigned office location at least 50% of the time. A valid passport is required Ideally, you’ll also have A bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline CPA, CA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, CGEIT certification is desired; non-certified hires are required to become certified to be eligible for promotion to Manager Additional cloud-based certifications such as CCSP, CCSK, CCAK, Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Google Cloud Digital Leader What we look for We are looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you. What we offer you Comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a base salary range of $87,800 to $160,900 across the US, with regional adjustments. Includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Hybrid model with expectation of working in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement or project. Flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time based on personal circumstances, with additional time off for EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves. Opportunity to develop future-focused skills and gain world‑class experiences in a diverse, inclusive, globally connected environment. EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law. EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1‑800‑EY‑HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ernst & Young Oman