Security Analyst

Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 950 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.

Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.

The opportunity

The Internal Investigations Services (IIS) team is responsible for responding to cyber security incidents and events caused by EY Personnel, Contractors and Associates globally. The scope of IIS also includes performing computer forensic reviews and managing eDiscovery requests supporting General Counsel. 
Senior Specialist Internal Investigations Services acts as a lead technical investigator for information gathering, analysis and reporting in support of digital forensic investigations 

Your key responsibilities

• Leads security investigations and eDiscovery matters
  
• Produces fact-based technical reports detailing events over specified periods of time for the investigation and shares the reports with stakeholders to act upon
  
• Advise and assist stakeholders on the relevance of information derived from internal and external sources associated with information security matters, digital forensic inquiries, and investigative work
  
• Identify and propose areas for improvement in IIS processes and procedures
  

Skills and attributes for success

In depth technical knowledge (IT infrastructure, forensic tools, forensic methodologies)

• Strong investigative and analytical mentality, and problem-solving skills
  
• Able to see the comprehensive picture based on the correlation of the data captured from the various data sources
  
• Ability to multitask in a time sensitive environment with awareness of confidentiality and local privacy laws
  
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, ambiguity and rapid change environment
  
• Global approach for working with different cultures and backgrounds
  
• Excellent teaming skills
  
• Ability to team well with others to facilitate and enhance the understanding & compliance to security policies
  
•     Knowledge of existing and emerging legal issues within information security environments (i.e., data privacy)
  
• Possess an efficient and versatile communication style
  
• Proven integrity and judgment within a professional environment
  
• Ability to work in a global environment (Virtual teaming, multiple jurisdictions)
  
• Experiences in investigation case management
  
• A strong information security background and knowledge to speak thoughtfully to both technical and non-technical teams
  
• Ability to appropriate balance work/personal priorities
  
• Understanding of the Big 4 workplace culture and business structure
  
• Conduct interview skills with investigative mind-set, supporting GCO from a technical perspective
  

Other Requirements:

Some weekend work should be expected

To qualify for the role you must have

Education:

Bachelor or Master Degree in Computer Science or a related field

Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  
• Information Security, demonstrating experience in investigative unit and incident response.
  
• Information Security, in depth understanding of cyber investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including: log correlation and analysis, forensically handling electronic data, knowledge of the computer security investigative processes
  
• Be familiar with a basic understanding of legalities surrounding discovery and analysis of electronically stored information
  
• Experience with Forensic tools such as Encase, F-Response, FTK, Nuix, Axiom,...
  
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Defender and other monitoring tools
  
• Familiar with Microsoft environment (Exchange, SharePoint, Purview , Sentinel, Azure…)
  
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python to automate collection
  
• Experience with PowerShell
  

Experience in reporting to Senior Leadership Certification Requirements:

Candidates must hold or be actively pursuing related professional certifications such as CISSP, Security+, EnCE, ACE, GCFE, GCIA
Ability to obtain and maintain Security Clearance if assigned in US

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Certifications demonstrating interest and development of Soft Skills
  

What we look for

Understanding the impact and associated risks data security incidents cause for the Business and EY as a Company, you will handle incoming requests in a timely and appropriate manner.