Associate Consultant

Cyber Risk, Compliance & Resilience Associate Consultant - Tech Consulting - FS - Bangalore

Company: EY Location: Bangalore (Bengaluru, KA, IN, 560001)

Opportunity: EY is seeking an Analyst / Associate Consultant for its Risk Advisory team to contribute to global Cyber Transformation projects. This role involves delivering high-quality work products adhering to firm guidelines, actively maintaining and strengthening team relationships, and reporting identified risks, issues, and updates to senior members.

Key Responsibilities:

Client Responsibilities:

• Engage in Cyber Transformation projects, focusing on execution of deliverables.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, sharing responsibilities, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating seniors on progress.
• Assist in preparing reports and schedules for clients and other stakeholders.
• Apply an application and solution-based approach to problem-solving.
• Review working papers and client folders, suggesting improvements for engagement productivity and client service opportunities.
• Manage engagement budgets and support superiors in developing marketing collateral, business proposals, and new solution/methodology development.
• Be willing to travel to customer locations as needed.

People Responsibilities:

• Contribute to and drive a quality culture within the team.
• Participate in people-related initiatives.
• Adhere to workplace policies and procedures.
• Foster teamwork by supporting colleagues.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Knowledge of TCP/IP, OSI layer concepts and protocols, networking, and security concepts.
• Understanding of OS (Windows / Linux) security and Database security.
• Familiarity with cyber/information security concepts, risk, and controls.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure components (switches, routers, firewalls, IDS, IPS, etc.).
• Understanding of various architectures.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities related to platforms and infrastructure is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of encryption.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of standards such as ISO 27001/2, ISO 22301, ISO 27018, PCI-DSS, NIST Cyber Security standards, HITRUST, etc. is a plus.
• Familiarity with tools like Nessus, Backtrack, NMAP, BurpSuite, etc. is a definite plus.

Qualifications:

• Graduates / BE - B.Tech / MCA / M.Sc. (Stats, Maths, Computer Science) / MBA with a background in computer science and programming, and 0-4 years of experience.
• Relevant certifications such as CEH, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and Lead Implementer are desirable.

Ideally, you will also have:

• Strong communication, facilitation, relationship-building, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• High flexibility, adaptability, and creativity.
• Comfort interacting with senior executives, both within EY and at client organizations.
• Strong leadership skills and supervisory capabilities.

What We Look For:

Individuals capable of working collaboratively across multiple client departments while adhering to commercial and legal requirements. You should possess a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems, delivering insightful and actionable solutions.

Working at EY:

EY is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and is open to flexible working arrangements. We aim to achieve a healthy work-life balance, enabling excellent client service while supporting career growth. While travel to client sites may be required, our flexible working options can help you achieve personal lifestyle balance.