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Join EY and help to build a better working world.\nTechnology has always been at the heart of what we do and deliver at EY. We need technology to keep an organization the size of ours working efficiently. We have 250,000 people in more than 140 countries, all of whom rely on secure technology to be able to do their job every single day. Everything from the laptops we use, to the ability to work remotely on our mobile devices and connecting our people and our clients, to enabling hundreds of internal tools and external solutions delivered to our clients. Technology solutions are integrated in the client services we deliver and is key to us being more innovative as an organization.\nEY Technology supports our technology needs through three business units:\nClient Technology (CT) - focuses on developing new technology services for our clients. It enables EY to identify new technology-based opportunities faster, and pursue those opportunities more rapidly.\nEnterprise Workplace Technology (EWT) - EWT supports our Core Business Services functions and will deliver fit-for-purpose technology infrastructure at the cheapest possible cost for quality services. EWT will also support our internal technology needs by focusing on a better user experience.\nInformation Security (Info Sec) - Info Sec prevents, detects, responds and mitigates cyber-risk, protecting EY and client data, and our information management systems. \nThe opportunity\nThe Active Defense team is responsible for four core areas: Adversarial Testing (Purple Team), Proactive Threat Hunting, Anomaly Analysis, and Cyber Deception. This function plays a critical role in strengthening and maturing the firm’s enterprise security capabilities through threat-informed defense and continuous validation of security controls.\nWe are seeking an Active Defense Analyst with a strong information security background and a passion for using offensive security techniques to improve defensive outcomes. In its Purple Team capacity, the role will emulate adversary behaviors, validate security detections and defensive controls, and identify opportunities to enhance the effectiveness of security operations and incident response teams.\nThe successful candidate will communicate findings to both technical and non-technical audiences and collaborate across teams to identify, prioritize, and remediate security gaps. The position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\nSkills and attributes for success\nEssential Functions of the job:\nConduct attack simulations against Windows or Linux Operating systems leveraging advanced cyber-attack vectors, exploitation methodologies, and intrusion set tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).\nResearch and identify patterns consistent with sophisticated attacker methodologies, and report on security concerns as they are escalated or identified.\nExperience with security concepts across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid enterprise environments.\nEvaluate, develop, and operationalize Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to enhance adversary emulation, attack simulation, and security automation.\nCommunicate with system owners, custodians, and IT stakeholders to facilitate security testing activities, including obtaining access to systems, digital artifact collection, and remediation activities.\nDevelop and present technical findings, attack narratives, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations to both technical and non-technical stakeholders using written reports, presentations, and executive briefings.\nMaintain, manage, improve, and update security testing processes, procedures, and protocol documentation.\nIdentify means to disrupt attacker actions, validate security detections and defensive controls, identify coverage gaps, and enhance defender response capabilities.\nTo qualify for the role, you must have:\n6+ years of relevant experience in one or more of the following areas: Red Teaming, Purple Teaming, Offensive Security Operations, Exploit Development, Penetration Testing, Security Research, or similar roles.\nProven hands-on experience with EDR evasion.\nProficient with two or more programming languages such as C, C++, C# or Python.\nExperience with command-and-control channel frameworks, data obfuscation/encryption, and Active Directory exploitation.\n\nQualifications, Certifications and Education requirements:\nBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience, and/or one or more of the following certifications: OSCP, OSEP, CRTO, GXPN, GPEN, GCIH, other relevant GIAC certs. \nPreferred:\nExtensive experience in applied enterprise hacking techniques (red/purple-teaming) across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.\nExperience with adversary emulation frameworks, attack simulation platforms, and threat-informed defense methodologies.\nBackground in DevSecOps, with the ability to rapidly build and deploy test scenarios to validate cyber threats and security concerns.\nSupervising Responsibilities:\nThe role requires mentoring, collaboration, and training of more junior associates.\nOn rare occasions, may be required to work nights or weekends in support of incident response or penetration audits. \nWhat we offer you\nThe 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. At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.\nWe 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 $128,100 to $239,600. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $153,800 to $272,300. 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.\nJoin 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.\nUnder 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.\nAre you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.\nEY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.\nFor those living in California, please click here for additional information.\nEY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.\nEY | Building a better working world\nEY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.\nEnabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.\nEY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.\nEY 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.\nEY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. 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