Cyber Defense Incident Responder - Associate Director

ppAt EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. /ppWe’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. /ppJoin EY and help to build a better working world. /ppTechnology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day. Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization. /ppEY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units: /ppClient Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster and pursue those opportunities more rapidly. /ppEnterprise Workplace Technology (EWT) – EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience. /ppInformation Security (InfoSec) - InfoSec prevents, detects, responds, and mitigates cybersecurity risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems. /ph3The opportunity /h3pThe Cyber Investigative Services (CIS) Senior Cyber Incident Response Coordinator will exercise exemplary incident management techniques to coordinate incident response to cybersecurity events or incidents stemming from suspected threats on a global scale. Candidates for the role must have an exceptional comprehension of cybersecurity incident response plans and coordination of activities, establish and foster relationships on a global scale, and have superb verbal and written communication skills. Additionally, candidates must have a sense of diplomacy, ability to anticipate obstacles, and decision-making skills to handle the fast-paced world of cybersecurity incident management. Advanced skills in cybersecurity incident response, incident management, chain-of-custody, forensics, cybersecurity event analysis, and hands‑on cybersecurity/digital‑forensics skills are required. /ph3Your Key Responsibilities /h3ulliIndependently coordinate complex response efforts to global cybersecurity incidents caused by external threats that may involve nontraditional working hours /liliServe as a liaison and relationship manager to different businesses and interface with fellow team members and colleagues on other Information Security teams, as well as manage relationships with business partners, management, vendors, and external parties /liliEstablish, foster, and maintain relationships with General Counsel, Data Privacy/Protection, and Risk Management key contacts /liliDrive and manage integration with other corporate incident management programs to ensure consistency and alignment with peer support teams within IT /liliOversee critical Cyber Investigative Services projects as directed by leadership /liliServe as a counselor and manager for junior members of the Cyber Incident Response team /liliLead process and documentation development and improvements by the Cyber Investigative Services team /liliDevelop and document processes to ensure consistent and scalable response operations, and ensure continuous improvement to the firm’s global cybersecurity incident response plan /liliIndependently, as well as upon request, develop and deliver metrics to leadership relevent to the operational improvement of the cybersecurity incident response process /liliResponsible for reporting upon team’s performance and deficiencies in order to identify areas for improvement, as well as institute programs for correction or enhancement /liliDraft communications and ensure timely reports/updates to leadership for their own cases and the cases of those reporting to them during and after an event/incident /liliOwn and/or oversee process and corresponding documenation /liliMust be willing to be on‑call off hours in rotation with other team members (Required) /li /ulh3Skills And Attributes For Success /h3ulliAn exceptional comprehension of the incident response lifecycle in theory and practice /liliThe ability to coordinate high‑profile, complex, and global cybersecurity incidents from the point of incident declaration through resolution /liliDrive cybersecurity incident gap identification and post incident lesson’s learned efforts to resolution /liliHave comprehensive knowledge in all domains of Information Security and associated technologies in the support of collaboration with partnering teams, eradication, and remediation efforts in support of cybersecurity incidents, and appropriate identification and assignment of gaps identified during response efforts /liliComfortable managing through ambiguity, making thoughtful and sound judgments during stressful environments /liliAnalyze findings in investigative matters, and develop fact‑based reports /liliAbility to identify and articulate opportunities for improvement while driving lessons learned activities /liliDemonstrated integrity and judgment within a professional environment /liliInquisitive approach to analysis and peer review /liliApplication of emotional intelligence and calm under pressure /liliAbility to appropriately balance work/personal priorities /liliTalent management of direct reports with empathy and patience, while developing them professionally /liliExemplary presentation and communication skills across differing mediums, including written and verbal communication /li /ulh3To qualify for the role, you must have /h3ulliEducation:ulliBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience /li /ul /liliExperience:ulli10+ years’ collective experience between the following roles:ulliInformation Security Professional /liliInformation System Administration/Engineering /li /ul /lili5+ years’ collective experience between the following roles:ulliSecurity Operations Center (SOC) Analyst/Manager /liliCybersecurity Threat Intelligence /liliCybersecurity Detection Engineering /liliOther relevant Cyber Defense functions /liliAttack Penetration Testing (Active Defense) /lilieDiscovery or related role performing forensic functions /li /ul /lili3+ years’ collective experience between the following roles:ulliCybersecurity Digital Forensics Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst/Manager /liliCybersecurity Incident Coordinator /li /ul /liliIntricate understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response /liliMastery of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including: log correlation and analysis, forensically handling electronic data, knowledge of the computer security investigative processes, malware identification and analysis /liliFamiliarity, understanding, and comfort navigating legalities surrounding electronic-discovery/collection and analysis of digital evidence /liliUnderstanding of network topography and protocols /liliUnderstanding-of and adaptability-to regulatory stipulations regarding security incidents on a global scale /liliExperience in operationalizing automation to support process efficiency /liliExperience with SIEM technologies (i.e. Sentinel), cloud-based management and investigation consoles (i.e. Azure), and other Digital Forensics analysis tools /liliDeep understanding of both Windows and Unix/Linux based operating systems, and adaptability to easily and quickly respond to previously unknown interfaces/operating systems/consoles, as well as non-standard devices (i.e. kiosks, IoT devices, mobile phones, etc) /li /ul /li /ulh3Ideally, you’ll also /h3ulliCandidates must hold or be willing to pursue related professional certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CCIM /li /ulh3What We Look For /h3ulliDemonstrated the highest level of integrity in a professional environment /liliAbility and experienced in working independently /liliHave a global mind‑set for working with different cultures and backgrounds, while fostering and building lasting relationships /liliExtremely knowledgeable in business industry standard security incident response process, procedures, and life‑cycle /liliExcellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail /liliExcellent teaming and management skills /liliExcellent social, communication, and writing skills /liliExcellent customer service skills required /li /ulh3What We Offer You /h3pAt EY, we’ll develop you with future‑focused skills and equip you with world‑class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more. /ppAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? /ppTo help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability‑related adjustments or accommodations you may need. /ph3EY | Building a better working world /h3pEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. /ppEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. /ppEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr