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Job Title:Senior Consultant - Data Protection
About EY:At EY, we are committed to building a better working world. Our Cybersecurity Consulting Practice is rapidly expanding, and we are investing in our capabilities to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions. Join us and be part of a global team of over 13,000 professionals dedicated to deliveringcutting-edgesecurity transformation programs and services.
Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
The opportunity:As a Senior Consultant inDataProtectionyouwilltake akeypositionindeliveringEY’sdata protectionservices,supportingand managing engagements and client delivery.Youwill also be expected to take asupporting rolein buildingoutEYsData ProtectionServices, working with alliance partners andadvisingclients on the currentmarkettrends.
Location - London, Manchester or Scotland The role will see youprovidingspecialist advice as part of a variety of teams- fromdiscretedata protection and privacyfocussedactivitiesacrosslarge multi-disciplinary teams, to deliver privacy and cyber security transformation programmes.
Key Responsibilities:
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Supportingend to enddata protectionprogrammes at a UK and global level from design through to build and implementation.
- Delivering discrete elementsof programmes and projects.
- Conductingdata protectionmaturity and gap assessments- this may include evaluation ofthe control landscape-data loss prevention/ insider threat and information managementsolutions;user awarenessand training,
- Data discovery programmes and data inventory management to meet regulatory and security requirements
- Data Loss Prevention assessment,strategyand implementation programmes
- Data governance and data ethics review,managementand design
- Design and configuration ofspecific technology solutionsassociated with data protection -e.g.Microsoft Purview,BigID,OneTrust.
- Privacy technology advisory and implementation activities
- Data Classification, handing and operational engagements to support effective privacy and security strategies
You will work with colleagues in the UK and globally to develop new and innovativecomplianceservices, focusses on emerging legislation and technology as well as maturity existing operationsinspecific industry propositions that solve client problems/issues and integrates with their overall IT delivery and support strategy.
In addition to the above, you will have an opportunity workacross all aspects of Cyber,Technologyand businesssolutions.
Your key responsibilities-
Your responsibilities will include butarenot limited to:
- Deliverengagements and build productive relationships with client stakeholdersthrough project delivery
- Contributingto articlesand thought pieces
- Working with prospective clientson the planning and deliveryphase of engagements
- Creating high quality reportsas part of a team, forreview by engagement and project leaders.
- Working with senior practice leaders and market leadersinthecreation of proposals and marketing material
Skills and attributes for success
- Be professional, quicklyestablishingpersonal credibility anddemonstratingexpertise
- Beagood communicator with the ability to contributeassuredly to technical securityand privacydiscussions with peers and
- Bea team player who is not only looking to enhance their owncareer butrecognises the value of teamwork,facilitatingand encouraging collaboration amongst team members
- Take a practical approach to solving issues and gaining client agreement
- Be able to analyse complex problems and to deliver insightful,practicaland sustainable solutions.
- Be confident and effective in recognising and managing potential issues during client assignments
- Proactive identification of risks and issues that mayimpactdelivery ofday to daywork
To qualify for theroleyou must have
- Professional experiencewithin a consulting or professional services organisationoperatingwithin theData Protectionand privacyspace. This includes ability understand,assessand deliver programmesand technical implementation of data protection tooling.
- Experience ofdelivering data protection programmes across the areas: classification, Data Loss Prevention, CASBand data management.Experience should range from assessment to programme redesign and implementation
- Experienceworking withothers in the development and delivery of complex client solutions and/or proposition development
- A good understanding of privacy processes and requirements, from governance and data subject rights through to data mapping, privacyoperationsand privacy risk management
Ideally,you’llalso have
- Security and Privacy relation qualifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/M or Vendor qualifications on DPP software including DLP, Classification solutions and data discovery platforms.
- Broader cybersecurity knowledge and skills across cyber domains including NIST, ISO 27001, cyber assessments,programmesandmanagement
- Experience with Privacy/ data managementtooling such asTrustArc,OneTrustandBigID
- Key delivery experience in the following disciplines:security assurance, third party management, DLP, Classification
- Key sector experience in one or more of the following: Government & Public sector / Energy & Utilities / Retail and Consumer products / Life sciences / Telecoms,Mediaand Technology / Transport
What we look for
- Core consulting skills-Advanced data and evidence management, client management on remediation programmes, driving innovation and continuous improvement
- Proactive- a proactive individual who can get stuckin toclient delivery and support the broader practice and solutions.
- Technical skills-Strong technical insight, practicalknowledgeand specialist capability
- Versatility-Proven ability to adapt and learn in an innovative environment
Please note: The successful candidate must undergo and pass checks in line with SC (Security Check) clearance standards after joining EY. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, proof of address may be required and unspent criminal convictions. Candidates must be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years and ensure that they have not spent more than six months outside the UK.
What we offer
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionalscan be requiredto travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.
We offer a competitiveremunerationpackage. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and withFlexEYyou can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts,offersand promotions. Plus, we offer:
- Continuous learning:You’lldevelop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
- Success as defined by you:We’llprovide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
- Transformative leadership:We’llgive you the insights,coachingand confidence to be the leader the world needs.
- Diverse and inclusive culture:You’llbe embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you candemonstratethat you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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