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Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of almost 900 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team helps protect the EY brand and build client trust.

Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.

The opportunity

The Enterprise Key Management (EKM) Lead will be a member of the Digital Certificate Technology Services team within the Information Security Identity and Access Management Services (IAMS) team. The EKM lead will guide the strategy, architecture, engineering and operations of our global enterprise key management service including service enhancements, responding to requirements from internal business customers, ensuring service operations, and supporting ongoing service adoption.

Your key responsibilities

Establish an enterprise key management service strategy, initially focused on lifecycle management and protection of Transparent Database Encryption (TDE) keys, TLS keys, and broad adoption of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), but capable of expanding to enable additional use cases. Responsibilities include:

• Define and update the Firm’s enterprise key management strategy

• Develop and lead the enterprise key management team and operational support function

• Provide coaching and mentorship to the enterprise key management team and provide daily tasks needed to realize the long-term strategy

• Establish the team's functional goals and set priorities and objectives that align with the overall strategy

• Lead the design and management of enterprise key management service enhancements across the internal infrastructure and cloud environments

• Work with InfoSec Policy, Certification and Compliance (PCC) team to define and execute a key management compliance program

• Review and update key management related policies and standards

• Collaborate with enterprise technology teams in the adoption of the new enterprise key management services

• Research, evaluate and document technical solutions

• Ensure adherence to global security policies and standards

• Present subject matter to project teams, governance forums and other audiences as needed

Skills and attributes for success

A successful candidate for this role impacts EY by enabling the realization of strategic intent and the design of solutions that directly translate to the security and business enablement of the firm. As such, candidates must possess:

• Experience with Key Management Life Cycle - Key Generation, Storage, Distribution, Backup, Rotation, Revocation, Destruction, etc.

• Experience with major enterprise key management systems as well as cloud based key management services

• Hands on experience and knowledge of TLS, PKI, HSMs, KMIP, Digital Certificate Management, Azure Key Vault, and transparent database encryption

• Hands on experience with and knowledge of Thales CipherTrust Manager and hardware security modules

• Experience with FIPS 140-2 compliance requirements and implementation

• Experience in security key management, security standards, cryptography, certificate management lifecycle and PKI

• Understanding of cloud computing architecture, technical design, and implementation

• The ability to research and come up to speed quickly on new technology areas

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

• 10+ years’ experience in systems engineering, systems architecture, and solutions integration

• 5+ years’ experience in enterprise key management, application layer encryption, and/or transparent data encryption

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience leading diverse, globally distributed teams

• Ability to work well in a highly matrixed environment yet builds credibility to drive execution outside of direct chain of command while working across all organizational levels.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and thrive in virtual, cross-geo and cross-functional groups.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• A security industry certification such as CISSP, SSCP, CISM, SANS GSEC, ECSA, ECSP, or Security+ Ability to work independently or with a team, under minimum supervision.

What we look for

A successful candidate for this role would be expected to be very comfortable being a central driving force, thinking holistically, incorporating diverse technologies and options, networking with key stakeholders and sponsors, cross-teaming across the organization, making sense of complexity and uncertainty, recognizing and navigating issues, challenging limited notions, voicing thoughts and opinions, asserting pragmatic ideas and influence, being a common sense thought leader, and presenting to a variety of audiences.

What we offer

The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $124,400 to $232,700. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $149,300 to $264,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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

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