Cyber Security Consultant
Posted 10 Oct 2026
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- Expected experience
- 2–5 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyComputer Science, Information Security, Telecommunications Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
CertificationsAZ-500, SC-200, SC-300, SC-100, Security+, CISSP, CCNA Security
The Opportunity
As part of our Cyber Security team, you will help organizations strengthen their security posture through the operation, optimization and continuous improvement of cybersecurity technologies. Working alongside EY professionals and client teams, you will support the deployment, administration and enhancement of security solutions across complex enterprise environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for cybersecurity professionals who enjoy hands-on technical work, client interaction and exposure to leading security technologies in areas such as network security, cloud security, identity management and security monitoring.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support clients in the day-to-day operation and optimization of cybersecurity technologies and security controls.
- Monitor, investigate and respond to security alerts, events and incidents.
- Administer and maintain security solutions including firewalls, SIEM platforms, endpoint security tools, identity and access management solutions and cloud security technologies.
- Perform security configuration reviews, health checks and technical assessments.
- Advise clients on cybersecurity risks and opportunities arising from artificial intelligence, including secure AI adoption, model risk management, prompt-injection defenses, data protection, and AI governance frameworks.
- Assess organizational readiness for post-quantum cryptography by identifying vulnerable encryption systems, developing migration roadmaps, and supporting the implementation of quantum-resistant security controls.
- Monitor emerging AI and quantum-computing threats, translating technical developments into practical security strategies, risk assessments, policies, and recommendations for business and technology stakeholders
- Identify vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and operational risks, providing recommendations for remediation.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to improve security processes and controls.
- Support the implementation and integration of new cybersecurity technologies and capabilities.
- Contribute to incident response, troubleshooting and root cause analysis activities.
- Assist in the development of technical documentation, operational procedures and client deliverables.
Skills and Attributes for Success
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.