GPS - Information Security Governance Leader - Associate Director
Ernst & Young Oman, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes.
The opportunity The Information Security Program safeguards classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and other confidential information in a mix of EY information systems and EY operated federal information system. As such, the Security Governance Leader must understand the various security requirements and ensure they are appropriately applied to each system or environment.
Your key responsibilities
Communicate the value of security governance, risk, and compliance throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders.
Prepare and present reports on security governance activities, risk assessments, and compliance status to the management team and relevant government authorities.
Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, assessors, auditors, vendors, and internal teams.
Provide leadership and direction for ensuring that cybersecurity awareness, basics, literacy, and training are provided to staff and operations personnel commensurate with their responsibilities.
Lead and oversee information security governance budget, staffing, and contracting.
Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of data stewards, governance analysts, and data quality/lineage professionals.
Develop and implement a comprehensive governance framework for addressing the US government security requirements.
Establish and enforce security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures in accordance with government regulations, such as NIST standards and FISMA guidelines, FedRAMP, and agency specific requirements.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess security risks, identify vulnerabilities, and propose remediation actions.
Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting government security.
Collaborate with the other Information Security and IT departments to ensure that security controls, including people, processes, and technologies, are integrated into systems, networks, and applications.
Lead and oversee the implementation of security controls, including network and systems monitoring, access controls, encryption, authentication, and user provisioning.
Stay up to date with the latest best practices, industry trends, and government security regulations to proactively maintain compliance.
Collaborate with external assessors and auditors and government officials during security audits and assessments.
To qualify for the role you must have
Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or relevant experience.
A minimum of 7–10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on US government security requirements and compliance.
A minimum of 3+ years of experience with hands‑on NIST or CMMC assessor experience; NIST RMF‑based assessor experience with cloud‑based (AzureGov, AWS) architectures preferred.
Comprehensive understanding of US government security regulations, standards, and frameworks, including NIST Special Publications (e.g., NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑171) and various other government publications (e.g., STIGs, Security Requirements Guides).
Experience developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with government security requirements.
Proficiency in conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing methodologies.
Strong knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, security information and event management (SIEM), and secure coding practices.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in incident response management and conducting security investigations is a plus.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Master's degree preferred.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) are highly desirable.
What we offer you
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 $152,700 to $294,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $183,300 to $334,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. The Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
A hybrid work model with an expectation that most people in external, client‑serving roles will work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
A flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Additional time off is granted for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry to route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector (GPS) practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes.
The opportunity The Information Security Program safeguards classified information, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and other confidential information in a mix of EY information systems and EY operated federal information system. As such, the Security Governance Leader must understand the various security requirements and ensure they are appropriately applied to each system or environment.
Your key responsibilities
Communicate the value of security governance, risk, and compliance throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders.
Prepare and present reports on security governance activities, risk assessments, and compliance status to the management team and relevant government authorities.
Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, assessors, auditors, vendors, and internal teams.
Provide leadership and direction for ensuring that cybersecurity awareness, basics, literacy, and training are provided to staff and operations personnel commensurate with their responsibilities.
Lead and oversee information security governance budget, staffing, and contracting.
Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing team of data stewards, governance analysts, and data quality/lineage professionals.
Develop and implement a comprehensive governance framework for addressing the US government security requirements.
Establish and enforce security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures in accordance with government regulations, such as NIST standards and FISMA guidelines, FedRAMP, and agency specific requirements.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to assess security risks, identify vulnerabilities, and propose remediation actions.
Conduct regular security risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities impacting government security.
Collaborate with the other Information Security and IT departments to ensure that security controls, including people, processes, and technologies, are integrated into systems, networks, and applications.
Lead and oversee the implementation of security controls, including network and systems monitoring, access controls, encryption, authentication, and user provisioning.
Stay up to date with the latest best practices, industry trends, and government security regulations to proactively maintain compliance.
Collaborate with external assessors and auditors and government officials during security audits and assessments.
To qualify for the role you must have
Bachelor's degree in information security, computer science, or relevant experience.
A minimum of 7–10+ years of experience in information security, with a focus on US government security requirements and compliance.
A minimum of 3+ years of experience with hands‑on NIST or CMMC assessor experience; NIST RMF‑based assessor experience with cloud‑based (AzureGov, AWS) architectures preferred.
Comprehensive understanding of US government security regulations, standards, and frameworks, including NIST Special Publications (e.g., NIST SP 800‑53, NIST SP 800‑171) and various other government publications (e.g., STIGs, Security Requirements Guides).
Experience developing and implementing security policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with government security requirements.
Proficiency in conducting security risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing methodologies.
Strong knowledge of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, security information and event management (SIEM), and secure coding practices.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex security concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead, influence, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience in incident response management and conducting security investigations is a plus.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Ideally, you’ll also have
Master's degree preferred.
Relevant certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) are highly desirable.
What we offer you
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 $152,700 to $294,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $183,300 to $334,100. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. The Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
A hybrid work model with an expectation that most people in external, client‑serving roles will work together in person 40–60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
A flexible vacation policy allowing you to decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. Additional time off is granted for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence.
EY provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.
EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then Option 1 for candidate queries and finally Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry to route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com.
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