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Consulting Service Line, Cybersecurity Consultant, Kenya at Ernst & Young
Ernst & Young
August 29, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Your Key Responsibilities:
You'll work alongside respected industry professionals, learning about and using the latest tools and techniques to identify and overcome some of the most relevant and pressing security issues in the world. It's a highly specialized area, where you'll learn highly sought-after technical skills, all while developing your relationship management abilities - often by working collaboratively with both external and internal clients.
Skills and Attributes for success:
Evidence of self-motivation to continuously develop in the dynamic domain of Cybersecurity
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines
Ability to translate Cybersecurity issues into business risks
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team at all hierarchical levels
Willingness to research client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
Experience, knowledge and strong interest in cybersecurity, data and information security are essential for this role
Unquestionable Integrity and Ethics
Strong analytical skills.
To qualify for the role, you must have:
Bachelor's Degree in either: Computer Science, BBIT or Software Engineering
One or more of the following professional qualifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC, CDPSE, CompTIA Security GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester, CCNA (or other relevant network courses)
A minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English & Mathematics
2-6 years of work experience in dynamic IT environments in reputable organisations, at least 1 or 2 of which should be in Cybersecurity/Cyber risk related work. Experience garnered in firms involved in Cybersecurity, IT Audit, or Consulting services will be an added advantage
Experience in performing Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Tests and Enterprise-wide Security assessments, with high-quality work that is aligned with EY's standards of technical excellence
Knowledge and experience in the following areas; Red Teaming, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Data Protection and Privacy, Container security, API, integrations/interfaces security
Knowledge on the intersection between AI and Cybersecurity will be added advantage. key
Ability to support business development activities, including proposal writing and impactful presentations to potential clients
SIEM deployments and Security Operations Center (SOC) experience is desired
Knowledge of security standards and best practice frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CoBIT
Robust project management experience and expertise
What working at EY offers:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging and inspiring colleagues
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you
You'll work alongside respected industry professionals, learning about and using the latest tools and techniques to identify and overcome some of the most relevant and pressing security issues in the world. It's a highly specialized area, where you'll learn highly sought-after technical skills, all while developing your relationship management abilities - often by working collaboratively with both external and internal clients.
Skills and Attributes for success:
Evidence of self-motivation to continuously develop in the dynamic domain of Cybersecurity
Good organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple complex projects under tight deadlines
Ability to translate Cybersecurity issues into business risks
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team at all hierarchical levels
Willingness to research client inquiries and emerging issues, including regulations, industry practices, and new technologies
Experience, knowledge and strong interest in cybersecurity, data and information security are essential for this role
Unquestionable Integrity and Ethics
Strong analytical skills.
To qualify for the role, you must have:
Bachelor's Degree in either: Computer Science, BBIT or Software Engineering
One or more of the following professional qualifications: CISSP, CISM, CEH, GSEC, CDPSE, CompTIA Security GPEN - GIAC Penetration Tester, CCNA (or other relevant network courses)
A minimum overall grade of a B in KCSE and B in both English & Mathematics
2-6 years of work experience in dynamic IT environments in reputable organisations, at least 1 or 2 of which should be in Cybersecurity/Cyber risk related work. Experience garnered in firms involved in Cybersecurity, IT Audit, or Consulting services will be an added advantage
Experience in performing Vulnerability Assessments & Penetration Tests and Enterprise-wide Security assessments, with high-quality work that is aligned with EY's standards of technical excellence
Knowledge and experience in the following areas; Red Teaming, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Security, Data Protection and Privacy, Container security, API, integrations/interfaces security
Knowledge on the intersection between AI and Cybersecurity will be added advantage. key
Ability to support business development activities, including proposal writing and impactful presentations to potential clients
SIEM deployments and Security Operations Center (SOC) experience is desired
Knowledge of security standards and best practice frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, CoBIT
Robust project management experience and expertise
What working at EY offers:
Support and coaching from some of the most engaging and inspiring colleagues
Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you