Director - Enterprise Architect

Job description / Role

- Design EY Cyber services that go beyond a single domain to the client through the production client specific CTM, LTM and PTM and updating of EY design documentation.
- Leadership of the technical teams to deliver successful EY Cyber services
- Key presenter and thought leadership at events, industry representation, white papers and clients along with other key EY executives and management.
- Liaise with the customer data security team in finalizing the Cyber services and take them into implementation
- Work with delivery teams to ensure success integration of the project into operations.
- Proposing and leading improvements to of EY Cyber services in line with dynamic regional and global cyber risk profiles and the global network.
- Raise and resolve any architectural issues/risks that could have implications against the cyber security strategy of clients
- Key advisor to the EY Cyber MENA Partner and regional steering committees of any Cyber innovation and technology adoption, through to integration.
- Provide governance during EY SOC services deployment and test phases at clients to ensure compliance with and appropriateness of the security architecture.
- Champion the governance, documentation and knowledge management of any Cyber technical architecture for continuous improvement.

Requirements

- Must have an Bachelor degree in Computer, Information Systems or Engineering related field preferred
- 6+ years of working experience in Enterprise Cybersecurity Architect role
- Strong knowledge / qualification of various security architecture methods such as Enterprise Architect Frameworks like TOGAF, SABSA, etc
- Must have broad architectural background with full-lifecycle experience of delivering IT Security solutions (including, but not limited to, Identity and Credential management; Access policy and management; Authentication and SSO; Authorization; Audit; Secure communications & cryptographic services; Network protection; Data protection & Privacy; Security administration)
- Ability to explain business principles of secure system designs in terms of business risk
- In depth Desktop OS and Server OS knowledge
- Strong networking and application knowledge
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of network monitoring technology platforms.
- Knowledge of end point protection tools, techniques and platforms.
- Internationally recognized technical certifications in relevant areas
- Hands-on experience with TCP/IP, security concepts, WAN and LAN concepts, Routing Protocols, Firewall Security policies
- Hands-on experience with industry leading security vendor platforms, including products such as Juniper security devices, ASA, Snort, Cisco IDS, Websense, NetForensics, etc
- Hands-on experience with industry leading network management platforms
- Practical experience on customer service processes and solving issues
- Experience in VPN technology, PKI, AAA, and IDS concepts
- Understanding of the principles of best practice security as embodied in ISO27001

To qualify, candidates must have:
- A real passion for Cybersecurity, who can articulate complex technical problems and solutions to “C level”, with a focused state of mind to understand how technology can assist and support to protect enterprise from the threats they face. We are looking for a Cyber EA with capability and experience in some of the following areas:
- Excellent leadership, team work, passion and drive to succeed and combat Cyber threats
- EA Solution focused, design and deployment
- Experienced Cyber Security Architecture
- Deployment and configuring SIEM technologies and platforms
- Threat Intelligence / feeds platform integration in an enterprise
- Deployment and configuration of IAM solutions
- Experience with Big data analytics, dashboards, eGRC and behavioral analysis tools
- Experience with dealing with Cyber OT and IoT issues
- Awareness and knowledge of Cyber Incident Response
- Awareness and knowledge Attack & Penetration Testing / Ethical Hacking
- Awareness and knowledge Application Security Risk Assessment

About the Company

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. The insights and quality services we deliver help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and in economies the world over. We develop outstanding leaders who team to deliver on our promises to all of our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.

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The MENA practice of EY has been operating in the region since 1923. For over 95 years, we have grown to over 7,500 people united across 21 offices and 16 countries, sharing the same values and an unwavering commitment to quality. As an organization, we continue to develop outstanding leaders who deliver exceptional services to our clients and who contribute to our communities. We are proud of our accomplishments over the years, reaffirming our position as the largest and most established professional services organization in the region