Enterprise Key Management Lead

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

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations – Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• 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.

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