Information Security Senior Specialist

Information Security Senior Specialist

Location: Wrocław - 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

Information Security takes a proactive approach to protecting EY’s brand through robust technical security controls, a clearly defined security strategy and ongoing compliance and incident management programs designed to detect and protect against increasingly sophisticated threats against the organization.

The opportunity

The primary function of the Information Security Audit Specialist is to liaise with external auditors to facilitate the audit for EY Technology, namely the Client Technology, Enterprise Technology and Information Security. The candidate coordinates audits to be executed with internal and external groups and ensures successful delivery of audits, in line with agreed methodology and guidelines. The candidate is also responsible for coordinating pre-assessments, evaluating and advising leadership on the readiness for the commencing of external audits, and coordinating all activities related to the audits such as document requests, evidence collection, and liaising with the external auditors and internal departments involved in the audits. Audit team members are also responsible for the implementation, maintenance, consulting, and management of ISMS (ISO 27001/27017) for EY Global and other entities.

Your key responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end lifecycle of SOC 1/2 and HITRUST audits.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external auditors to ensure timely evidence collection and issue resolution
• Efficiently coordinate and lead a team
• Collecting and monitoring progress of auditor’s requests collection
• Coordinating internal pre-assessments in preparation for external audits and certifications

• Document and track corrective actions, assess risks, and monitor remediation progress

• Escalate project risks and blockers to leadership as needed.

• Monitors remediation activities in-scope for external audits
• Coordinates with managers and IT leadership on audit scheduling, evidence gathering, audit interviews and remediation

Skills and attributes for success

• Experience in responding to external audits in a global environment (SOC 1/2 and Hitrust)
• Working knowledge of SOC 2 Trust principles, Hitrust CSF and ISO 27000 frameworks
• Understanding of IT infrastructure components (e.g., networks, servers, cloud platforms) to effectively engage with technical stakeholders during audits
• Strong English language skills are required – written and verbal
• Good time management, interpersonal, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Fluency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Ability to leverage AI tools and automation platforms to streamline audit preparation, evidence collection, and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with Excel macros and basic VBA scripting to support automation of audit tracking and reporting tasks is a plus

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Maintain awareness of the current security threat landscape and information security frameworks (ISO27001, SOC 1 and SOC 2)
• Thirst for knowledge and desire to develop your career
• Ability to team well with others to facilitate, schedule, and coordinate required audit activities
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementor certification is a plus

Ideally, you’ll also have

• One of the following or equivalent certifications: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) in related area, or other equivalent certification.

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across nine locations –  Argentina, 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.

About EY

EY | Building a better working world

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

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