Assistant Director - Inbound Security Assessment & Auditor Response Specialist

Assistant Director - Inbound Security Assessment & Auditor Response Specialist

Location: Hoboken, Anywhere in Region

Salary: Competitive

The opportunity: The Client Assurance team within Information Security has an opportunity at an Assistant Director level within the United States to support EY client requests regarding information security and data protection. The Client Assurance Assistant Director is responsible for supporting all client and regulatory inquiries and activities regarding EY's information security governance program within their geographic area. You'll be primarily responsible for assisting EY engagement teams in addressing client requests regarding the security of EY's traditional and cloud-based technology solutions used to deliver professional services to our clients. Additionally, you'll be responsible for assisting EY teams in engaging with our regulators by representing EY Information Security in the areas of information security governance and cybersecurity. You're likely to balance your time between multiple requests and responsibilities, supporting your team on challenging pursuits and engagements while learning about EY's leading-edge technologies.

This position requires excellent English language speaking, reading and writing abilities. This is not a hands-on technical role and no systems administration or design is involved.

Your key responsibilities:

• Experience responding to information security assessments and/or audits from external parties, auditors or regulators, or conducting information security risk assessments to suppliers.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of Client Security Assurance function.
• Support client and engagement team security assessment inquiries regarding EY's Global Information Security Program.
• Review and provide commentary regarding information security requirements in client contractual agreements to confirm compliance with EY information security standards. Participate in client discussions to negotiate contractual terms.
• Identify opportunities and execute plans to improve client assurance processes and understand and quantify business impact of those improvements for communication to management.
• Work independently with minimal oversight from management.
• Minimal travel required.

Skills and attributes for success: Although this is not a client facing role, the successful candidate will have experience interfacing with external clients. Excellent communication and negotiation skills are key attributes in order to succeed in this position.

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Demonstrated experience responding to information security assessments and/or audits from external parties, auditors or regulators, or conducting information security risk assessments to suppliers.
• Experience working with common information security standards, such as ISO 27001/27002, NIST, ITIL, COBIT
• Understanding of security related regulatory and data privacy concerns globally
• Knowledge of cloud security concepts and enterprise federation services
• Experience translating information security concepts into business and technical language
• Flexibility to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English

Ideally, you'll also have a selection of the following:

• An advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related major
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, CISM or CISA
• Experience in financial services or other highly regulated industry

What we look for:

• An individual who communicates clearly and with self-confidence
• Ability to understand and integrate cultural differences and work effectively in cross cultural teams
• Demonstrated integrity and judgment within a professional environment
• Outstanding management, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
• The demonstrated characteristics of a forward thinker and self-motivator who thrives on new challenges and adapts to learning new knowledge

What we offer:

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $124,400 to $232,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $149,300 to $264,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

EY accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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