Security Compliance Specialist

EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.

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 over 1000 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 

As an Assistant Director in the Information Security Portfolio Compliance Enablement function, you will work closely with our service line and function technologists from across the globe to support EY's digital services by ensuring compliance with Information Security policies. You will work with business teams to enhance their risk posture and partner with leaders to uphold policy compliance across global, regional, and country-based assets and systems. Your role includes maintaining the security and technology compliance posture through governance and oversight, ensuring data protection, privacy, and software development practices meet legal and regulatory standards. 

Key Responsibilities

This position in the Information Security Portfolio Compliance Enablement function will focus on these pillars:

• Risk Management and Reduction: Assisting with managing the Portfolio or Service Line of security risk and compliance, engaging directly with key EY stakeholders to mitigate and reduce risks and provide insights on top risks impacting the security posture of the businesses. 
• Trend Identification and Remediation: Gather information and report on security risk trends and themes that require a comprehensive approach to remediation. 
• Proactive Security Initiatives: Proactively seeking out and identifying security risks, weaknesses, and potential vulnerabilities in systems and processes before they can be exploited.  Improve compliance with security standards and policies though continuous improvement and innovation in security practices.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Management: Assist with managing the end-to-end workflow of security compliance of risk findings in our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tool to ensure continuity and compliance with security policies, standards and regulations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and contribute to projects that improve EY's risk posture.
• Develop and implement compliance strategies and remediation plans.
• Collaborate with Service Line and business stakeholders to reinforce policies, control ownership, and compliance responsibilities and support the communication of security findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to proactive security initiatives and continuous improvement of security practices.
• Translate technical vulnerabilities into business risk terms.
• Maintain and enhance compliance assessment toolkits.
• Conduct assessments and evaluate compliance effectiveness for technology infrastructure, applications, and third-party dependencies.
• Improve compliance with security standards and policies through continuous improvement, project management, and automation and innovation in security practices and processes. 

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Proven experience in compliance management within Information Security.
• Ability to balance security needs with business impact.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Capable of building relationships and facilitating compliance to security policies.
• Experience in risk assessments and recommending remediation strategies.
• Ability to develop and oversee enforcement protocols.
• Proficient in communicating complex issues and negotiating solutions.
• Knowledgeable in technical infrastructure and applications. 
• Ability to team well with others to facilitate and enhance the understanding & compliance to security policies.
• Assist with metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of policy enforcement and generate regular reports.
• Ability to maintain a high level of integrity, trustworthiness and confidence to represent the company and security leadership with professionalism

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• At least 8 years of experience in Cyber Security or a related field. 
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role managing a team.
• A degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related discipline; or equivalent work experience.
• One or more of the following or equivalent certifications: Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Processional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal
• Auditor (CIA), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in related area, CIPP, CIPT
• Familiarity with security standards like ISO 27001/27002, NIST, PCI DSS, ITIL, COBIT. 
• Understanding of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
• Experience with regulatory requirements such as PCI, SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, GLBA. 
• Proven ability to identify and mitigate security risks proactively. 
• Capable of working with diverse teams and promoting an enterprise-wide, collaborative security culture
• Experience in managing communication and recommendations to IT project teams.
• Strong English language communication skills and the ability to work with diverse teams.

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Sound judgment, tact, and decision-making ability.
• Familiarity with local and regional regulatory requirements.
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities and business needs.
• Exceptional management, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proven project management expertise, ideally with PMP certification or equivalent experience.
• Hands-on experience with GRC platforms like RSA Archer or IBM Open Pages.

What we look for

We are looking for individuals with a passion for information security and demonstrated ability to apply their knowledge to new and emerging technologies that are supporting the growth strategy of a global professional services firm.