Senior Consultant - Technology Consulting - Cyber Ernst & Young AE

Lead and deliver end-to-end cyber GRC engagements, including policy and framework development, control assessments, regulatory compliance, and cyber risk assessments.

Design and implement cybersecurity governance models, risk management processes, and third-party risk programs aligned with leading standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, CSA).

Assess client readiness for local and global regulations such as NCA ECC, SAMA, UAE IA, GDPR, and sector-specific guidelines.

Manage enterprise cyber risk assessments, maturity assessments, and business impact analyses (BIAs).

Advise on the implementation and enhancement of GRC tools and technologies (e.g., eGRC platforms).

Support business development by identifying client needs, preparing proposals, and managing relationships.

Mentor and coach team members, ensuring professional growth and knowledge sharing across the practice.

Develop detailed reports, articulate technical findings, and deliver actionable recommendations to both technical teams and executive stakeholders.

Manage multiple engagements, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and adherence to industry best practices.

Stay updated with emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and offensive security techniques, and incorporate these insights into client engagements

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and risk governance principles, regulatory landscapes, and compliance obligations.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-wide GRC programs and policies.
• In-depth knowledge of control frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, COBIT, PCI DSS, SWIFT CSCF).
• Familiarity with sector-specific standards (e.g., NCA ECC/SAMA CSF for KSA, UAE IA/NESA, or energy and financial sector mandates).
• Ability to conduct technology and cybersecurity risk assessments for applications, infrastructure and network assets
• Collaborating with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments and other documents/templates.
• Mentor and coach team members, ensuring professional growth and knowledge sharing across the practice.
• Ability to interpret complex technical results and present insights to business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills