Senior Consultant, Cyber, Cloud, FS

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Cyber Security Senior Consultant

Based at our Canary Wharf office in London or Edinburgh office, requiring onsite presence three times per week.

Key Responsibilities

Support high-quality cyber engagements in Financial Services, acting as a trusted advisor, contributing to delivery and business development.

Client Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of Cyber Security engagements, contributing to cloud and multi‑cloud security solution design across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
  • Assist with configuration and integration of CNAPP/CSPM tools to establish secure baselines, continuous visibility, misconfiguration prevention, and vulnerability/exposure management.
  • Participate in technical discovery and threat modelling for cloud‑native architectures (containers, Kubernetes, serverless). Translate findings into prioritised remediation actions and user stories.
  • Contribute to the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), delivery plans, and effort estimates; support pre‑sales activities including RFP responses, demos, and solution architecture workshops.
  • Produce high‑quality deliverables, review security configurations and policies, and ensure work is completed on time and to EY quality standards.
  • Create accelerators such as reference architectures, templates, runbooks, and security blueprints to improve consistency and speed across engagements.
  • Collaborate with alliance partners and product vendors to build familiarity with cloud security tooling and emerging capabilities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and internal EY stakeholders across Consulting and other service lines.

People Responsibilities

  • Support the development of junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
  • Provide input into performance feedback and engagement reviews.
  • Contribute to people initiatives such as recruitment, onboarding, and internal training for Cyber professionals.

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • Experience supporting or advising Financial Services organisations on cyber security best practice and cloud security risks.
  • Awareness of UK Financial Services security standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Hands‑on experience contributing to cloud security architecture and delivery initiatives.
  • Solid architectural understanding across core cloud services (networking, IAM/workload identity, compute, containers, and data services) on at least one major cloud platform (ideally two).
  • Practical exposure to CNAPP/CSPM platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender).
  • Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, workload identity, and container image security.
  • Understanding of secrets management and machine identity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing client‑facing documentation and participating in technical discussions with both engineers and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in consulting or complex, regulated environments.

Desirable

  • Exposure to Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code.
  • Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or security (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP, CISSP, CCSP, Kubernetes).

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package based on individual and team performance.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting flexible working and career development.
  • Continuous learning opportunities.
  • Leadership development and coaching.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Apply now.

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Job Description:

Cyber Security Senior Consultant

Based at our Canary Wharf office in London or Edinburgh office, requiring onsite presence three times per week.

Key Responsibilities

Support high-quality cyber engagements in Financial Services, acting as a trusted advisor, contributing to delivery and business development.

Client Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of Cyber Security engagements, contributing to cloud and multi‑cloud security solution design across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
  • Assist with configuration and integration of CNAPP/CSPM tools to establish secure baselines, continuous visibility, misconfiguration prevention, and vulnerability/exposure management.
  • Participate in technical discovery and threat modelling for cloud‑native architectures (containers, Kubernetes, serverless). Translate findings into prioritised remediation actions and user stories.
  • Contribute to the development of Statements of Work (SOWs), delivery plans, and effort estimates; support pre‑sales activities including RFP responses, demos, and solution architecture workshops.
  • Produce high‑quality deliverables, review security configurations and policies, and ensure work is completed on time and to EY quality standards.
  • Create accelerators such as reference architectures, templates, runbooks, and security blueprints to improve consistency and speed across engagements.
  • Collaborate with alliance partners and product vendors to build familiarity with cloud security tooling and emerging capabilities.
  • Build strong relationships with clients and internal EY stakeholders across Consulting and other service lines.

People Responsibilities

  • Support the development of junior team members through coaching and knowledge sharing.
  • Provide input into performance feedback and engagement reviews.
  • Contribute to people initiatives such as recruitment, onboarding, and internal training for Cyber professionals.

Skills and Attributes for Success

  • Experience supporting or advising Financial Services organisations on cyber security best practice and cloud security risks.
  • Awareness of UK Financial Services security standards and regulatory expectations.
  • Hands‑on experience contributing to cloud security architecture and delivery initiatives.
  • Solid architectural understanding across core cloud services (networking, IAM/workload identity, compute, containers, and data services) on at least one major cloud platform (ideally two).
  • Practical exposure to CNAPP/CSPM platforms (e.g., Wiz, Prisma Cloud, Microsoft Defender).
  • Foundational knowledge of Kubernetes security, including RBAC, workload identity, and container image security.
  • Understanding of secrets management and machine identity.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing client‑facing documentation and participating in technical discussions with both engineers and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Experience working in consulting or complex, regulated environments.

Desirable

  • Exposure to Data Security Posture Management (DSPM).
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code and Policy as Code.
  • Relevant certifications in cloud platforms or security (e.g., AWS/Azure/GCP, CISSP, CCSP, Kubernetes).

Benefits

  • Competitive remuneration package based on individual and team performance.
  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting flexible working and career development.
  • Continuous learning opportunities.
  • Leadership development and coaching.
  • Diverse and inclusive culture.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Apply now.

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Posted: May 3rd, 2026