Cybersecurity – SIEM Services – Senior Manager

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Advisory Senior Manager – CyberSecurity – SIEM Services

In todays fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape, businesses across all sectors rely on us to provide reliable solutions to their growingly intricate risks and vulnerabilities. As part of our Cyber Threat and Vulnerability Management (TVM) team you will play a pivotal role in achieving this objective. You will assist our clients in understanding and contextualizing their cybersecurity threats, as well as in evaluating, enhancing, and developing their security operations to counter these threats effectively. Leveraging both your technical expertise and business acumen, you will contribute significantly to our mission, making a global impact on cybersecurity.

The opportunity

Cybersecurity threats, the proliferation of social media, extensive data storage demands, stringent privacy laws, and the necessity for uninterrupted business operations all mandate robust information security strategies. In the role of an information security specialist, you will spearhead the deployment of cutting-edge security solutions for our clients, aiding them in safeguarding their enterprises. You will be an integral part of a globally interconnected team of experts dedicated to addressing our clients most challenging information security issues, thereby enhancing their organizational resilience. Collaborating with our Advanced Security Centers, you will have access to the most advanced tools to combat cybercrime effectively.

EY commits to your professional growth through comprehensive, ongoing training and coaching, ensuring the development of your skills throughout your career. As a leading global service provider in this field, you will collaborate with top-tier professionals in a supportive environment. Joining EY means embarking on a journey where, regardless of how long youre with us, the exceptional EY experience will enrich your professional life forever.

What to expect

Our security experts are distinguished by their broad industry insights, exceptional technical know-how, and specialized abilities. They maintain their cutting-edge relevance by continuously uncovering the latest security vulnerabilities, engaging with leading security conferences globally as attendees and speakers, and disseminating their knowledge across a range of subjects to essential industry bodies. Through a mix of conventional and innovative means—including conference presentations, white paper publications, and blogging—our team consistently leads in providing thought leadership and fostering information sharing.

Together, our professionals engage in a collaborative process to strategize, execute, and oversee projects aimed at evaluating, enhancing, and, in certain instances, managing our clients comprehensive security operations. This teamwork ensures the provision of advanced, integrated security solutions tailored to our clients specific needs.

Your key responsibilities

Lead and motivate teams in delivering security and IT risk solutions, fostering an inclusive environment, mentoring junior consultants, and providing technical leadership.

Maintain current knowledge of IT and industry trends to address client service issues and deliver exceptional client service, with a focus on advanced SIEM platforms like Microsoft Sentinel, CrowdStrike NextGen SIEM, and Google Chronicle.

Build strong client relationships as a trusted advisor in the implementation and management of security solutions.

Demonstrate deep technical expertise in advanced SIEM technologies and a commitment to continuous learning in cybersecurity advancements.

Understand the strategic importance of SIEM in protecting business operations and stay informed on industry developments and advisory services capabilities.

Apply knowledge of complex information systems and AI technologies to identify engagement issues and communicate effectively with clients.

Possess a thorough understanding of the incident response process and familiarity with frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK to enhance threat detection and response capabilities.

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree with approximately 8 years of experience in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related field.

A minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in managing and directing a team focused on information security, with a strong emphasis on SIEM and SOAR solutions, including hands-on experience with leading platforms such as Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Crowdstrike NextGen SIEM, and Google Chronicle.

Proven track record in consulting, with the ability to understand and address client needs, develop proposals, and deliver effective presentations.

Deep knowledge of security concepts and methods including vulnerability assessments, privacy assessments, intrusion detection, incident response (including knowledge of the incident response process and frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK), security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architectures, and governance.

Strong understanding of networking, operating system fundamentals across various platforms, and security technologies such as firewalls and IDS/IPS.

Experience in leading process definition, workflow design, and process mapping, with an emphasis on integrating SIEM and SOAR capabilities into business operations.

Valid drivers license and passport, with willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally to meet client needs; estimated travel of 50% – 80%.

Hold or be willing to pursue professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent; non-certified hires are required to become certified within 1 year of hire.

Demonstrated ability to lead and grow a team, with a focus on mentoring and developing junior staff, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role with responsibility for team performance and outcomes.

Strong business acumen with experience in driving sales, managing large-scale projects, and developing client relationships in the cybersecurity domain.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Delivering large engagements at scale with a proven ability to manage a large team, set strategic directions, and demonstrate a strong book of business through successful client relationships and project outcomes.

Proven consulting experience with a track record of understanding client needs, developing tailored solutions, and delivering high-impact, strategic engagements in the cybersecurity domain.

Experience implementing and building in one of the following tools: Microsoft Sentinel, Crowdstrike NextGen SIEM/LogScale, and/or Google Chronicle.

Experience working with AI Security tools and leveraging them to enhance security postures for clients.

Familiarity with a broad range of security technologies (Cloud, DLP, firewalls, IDS/IPS, EDR, etc.) and other SIEM products (Splunk, LogScale, Sentinel, etc.), enabling a comprehensive approach to security solutions.

CISSP, CISM, CISA, CIPT, CIPM, CRISC, or other relevant certification desired, reflecting a commitment to professional development and expertise in the field.”

What we look for

We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cyber security. With your expertise with advanced SIEM SOAR platforms, we’ll turn to you to speak up with innovative new ideas that could make a lasting difference not only to us – but also to the industry as a whole. If you have the confidence in both your presentation and technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.

What we offer

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 $168,900 to $386,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $202,800 to $438,800. 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 on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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