Security Consultant (ISO 27001 auditor )

The opportunity - What future are you building towards?

.Our clients are under constant pressure from their customers and stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with Cybersecurity and Privacy/GDPR standards and that's where EY CertifyPoint assists them via certification services. EY CertifyPoint is expanding its certification and implementation services on management systems for a broad range of standards. As an consultant within EY CertifyPoint, you will discover best of two worlds.

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

Within the Technology Risk department, we focus on analyzing IT systems, processes, and cybersecurity. Our focus area is both on the business and the IT and financial side of large organizations. Specifically, we help make IT risks transparent and manageable. In this way, we provide society and the financial markets with the confidence that technologies are being used safely, so that, for example, privacy-sensitive and financial data are processed securely. We work closely with financial auditors at clients in various sectors to support the financial statement audit.

The office

Our office in Amsterdam is located on the Zuidas: a bustling area where many companies are based. In our Cross Towers, as many as 1000 people are welcomed daily. Haven't had breakfast yet? Then a special smoothie will be made for you or simply a delicious cappuccino. During lunchtime, the team is ready to serve you a fresh lunch. For a breathtaking view of Amsterdam, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning through the Wavespace. This high-tech environment brings together clients and colleagues virtually worldwide!
 

Our team - Do great minds always think alike?

The EY CertifyPoint Team is one of the world leaders in ISO certifications. Our team is known for a smart approach and efficient auditing techniques that minimize our clients' efforts. We have developed a strong global practice and gained expertise in the areas of information security/privacy as well as ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 standards. The EY CertifyPoint team is part of an international team and we offer a range of services to our clients. Our team consists of professionals with very diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities – How can you make a lasting impact in a rapidly changing world?

• As a security/privacy consultant, you will primarily be performing certification audits for security and privacy-related controls for our clients, proving workshops and training sessions on related topics.
• A role where no two days are the same – so you’ll find yourself taking on plenty of new responsibilities as you go. You’ll work alongside clients and colleagues, balancing your time between auditing, traveling, providing workshops and supporting business development.
• A constantly changing environment. There’s no better place to develop your skills. Since the position is for a team which works on a global scale within EY, there are many international travel opportunities (30-60%).
   

Job requirements – Where do you start if you want to change the world?

• Relevant Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Auditing, Information Systems and/ or Privacy Law.
• Have more than 3 years of IT auditing working experience and advanced knowledge of IT general controls (security, change management, disaster backup recovery, data center, infrastructure, etc.), IT governance processes (ITIL).
• Ability to critically review security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS.
• Good understanding of industry standards in cybersecurity (ISO, ITIL, NIST, ISF) and privacy ( GDPR, ISO 27018) is an advantage.
• Entrepreneurial and problem solving mind and good project management with the ability to collaborate with teams across multiple locations and a strong command of the English language is a must due to the international clientele of EY CertifyPoint. Proficiency in Dutch, German and French would be a great advantage.

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What we offer – Is everything that counts being counted?

• • Vitality: the choice is yours. An online session with an external vitality coach, practical tips on topics such as nutrition, energy, sleep, and mindset and/or a voucher card to rent a padel court.
  • Flexible working: you decide where and when you work in consultation with your team. At home, at the office, at the client or from another European country (up to 20 working days per year).
  • Home office arrangement: to optimally set up your home office, EY has the following resources available for you: office chair, sit/stand desk, external monitor, desk lamp, (Bluetooth) headset and a large external keyboard.
  • Laptop and smartphone: you are entitled to a laptop and smartphone with a business subscription. 
  • Salary: in addition to your fixed salary, depending on EY's financial performance, you may be eligible for a bonus. You are also entitled to an expense allowance (depending on the function) and an internet allowance of €40 net per month.
  • Time off: you are entitled to 25 vacation days per year when full-time employed.
  • Sabbatical: the option to take unpaid leave after consultation.
  • Birth leave: EY will pay 100% of the birth leave, in case of an additional birth leave EY will pay 70% of the salary.
  • Training and education: EY believes it's important for everyone to always have the opportunity to further develop yourself. We therefore offer you the opportunity to take part in various soft & hard skills training, external courses and/or sign up for an additional education. For example, obtaining an MBA to broaden your skills in Leadership, Business and Tech.
  • Mobility: Contribute directly to our ambition to reduce EY's carbon footprint to zero by 2025. With the new scheme you choose the most diverse sustainable options via the EY My Daily Travel app or online environment. Think of the use of lease bicycles, electric shared scooters, electric shared cars, flexible lease cars and various subscriptions for public transport. You can also view your CO2 footprint via the app.
  • Bicycle arrangement: finance the purchase cost of your new bicycle from your gross monthly salary (purchase cost amount divided over 12 months) or from your non-statutory holiday entitlement.
  • Pension scheme: you will build up a pension capital directly after your start at EY. Each month the available premium amount is transferred for you in an investment account at our pension provider. You will also have the option to build up additional pension capital on a voluntary basis. 

For more information about our employment terms, visit our page here.

Recruitment procedure 

The selection procedure consist in general out of 3 interview rounds and an online assessment.

Due to laws and regulations, and because EY (and in some cases its clients) has high demands on the reliability and integrity of its employees, every new employee will be screened. Depending on your rank the pre-employment screening could contain the following: Certificate of Conduct (in Dutch: VOG) or - if requesting a Dutch VOG is not possible - Criminal Background Check of the country you are currently living or have lived during the last five years, integrity questionnaire, verification of ID, diploma’s and/or work experience and consultation of the Dutch insolvency registry.