Senior Consultant - Cyber Security

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Senior Consultant - Cyber Security

The opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Consultant with cyber security capability across one or more areas including cyber GRC, frontier AI resilience, threat detection and response, security architecture, security operations, OT security, vulnerability management, exposure management and cyber third-party risk. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to cyber security engagements and help clients address evolving security and resilience challenges.

Your key responsabilities

• Contribute to cyber security engagements across relevant areas of specialisation.
• Support analysis of cyber security risks, vulnerabilities, exposures and resilience considerations.
• Contribute to cyber GRC, threat detection and response, security architecture, security operations or OT security activities, aligned with your areas of capability.
• Support work relating to vulnerability management, exposure management or cyber third-party risk.
• Contribute to consideration of emerging security and resilience risks associated with frontier AI.
• Communicate cyber security observations and findings clearly to stakeholders.

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstrated cyber security capability in one or more of the relevant areas of specialisation.
• Capability in cyber GRC, frontier AI resilience, threat detection and response, security architecture, security operations, OT security, vulnerability management, exposure management and/or cyber third-party risk.
• Ability to analyse cyber security issues and communicate findings clearly.
• An interest in developing broader capability across cyber security and resilience.

Ideally, you'll also have the skills and attributes below but don't worry if you don't tick all the boxes. We're interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• Capability across more than one of the cyber security areas noted above.
• Exposure to cyber third-party risk and the security considerations associated with external organisations.
• Interest in emerging cyber security challenges, including frontier AI resilience.

What we offer you

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. We’re proud to be recognised as the #1 WORK180 Endorsed Employer in the Top 101 Employers for Women 2026. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences ey.com/au/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy.

• A comprehensive benefits package: From a yearly wellness incentive, to access to additional 8 weeks of flex leave per year, and family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave, we cater to your diverse needs to help you thrive both personally and professionally www.ey.com/au/benefits

• Salary: We offer a competitive salary which is open to negotiation pending on skills and experience.

Acknowledgement of Country

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Inclusiveness is core to who we are and how we work together, driving value for our people and for our business. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at [email protected] or +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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