Operational Technology Cybersecurity - Senior Consultant

EY

  • Perth, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 28 days ago
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.Senior Consultant, CybersecurityThe opportunityAs our Senior Consultant you will play a key role in helping our clients secure their cloud environments and navigate the complexities of hybrid cloud.This is a hybrid position based in Boorloo - Perth, you will join a high-performing group dedicated to delivering strategic and tactical cyber services to Australian, global, and critical infrastructure entities within the Industrial & Energy sector, including Mining, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, working across Operational Technology (OT) landscape.Your key responsibilitiesIn your pivotal role focusing on OT cybersecurity, you will lead cyber assessments, engage in technical discussions, develop and implement robust OT security solutions, and apply comprehensive cybersecurity and cyber risk frameworks.With a focus on OT cybersecurity, you will serve in a key role of leading cyber assessments, engaging in technical discussions, developing and implementing OT security solutions, and applying cyber security and cyber risk frameworks.Your responsibilities will include:
  • Lead with Impact: Proactively participate in client sessions, potentially taking the lead on workstreams to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relationships.
  • Collaborate Effectively: Engage with internal and client stakeholders to gather business requirements, ensuring alignment and understanding of cybersecurity needs.
  • Assess and Strategise: Conduct cyber risk assessments and create cyber risk management strategies using frameworks like NIST CSF, NIST 800-82, or ISA62443 for key threat scenarios.
  • Design and Deliver: Work alongside EY and integrated client project teams to design and deliver high-quality cybersecurity deliverables, including high-level and low-level designs, solution architecture, implementation, policies and standards, go-live readiness, and transition to operations.
  • Monitor and Manage: Oversee project statuses, resource plans, and budgets to ensure timely delivery and adherence to project goals.
Skills and attributes for success
  • A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, coupled with 2 to 4 years of professional experience in cybersecurity or a related domain.
  • Exceptional communication skills, enabling you to convey complex information clearly to the engagement team and client management through both written correspondence and verbal presentations.
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant OT Cyber Frameworks, such as NIST 800-82 or ISA62443, to guide your assessments and solutions.
  • A proven track record of delivering high-quality cybersecurity solutions for Operational Technology (OT) environments, including OT security architecture, secure zoning, security hardening, monitoring, cyber risk assessments, and threat detection & response.
  • Demonstrable proficiency in project management, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Strong strategic problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, allowing you to navigate complex challenges effectively.
Ideally, you'll have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.
  • A passion for emerging technologies and a collaborative spirit, enabling you to advise clients on managing cyber risks while accelerating their performance.
  • The ability to inspire teamwork and accountability among engagement team members, leveraging current technology and tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services
What we offer youAt EY, we'll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn .
  • Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences
  • Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.
  • A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally
  • Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.
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