Government and Public Sector - AI & Data Senior Manager

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Government and Public Sector – AI & Data – Data Security Engineer – Senior

 

From strategy to execution, the Government and Public Sector practice of Ernst & Young LLP provides a full range of consulting and audit services to help our Federal, State, Local and Education clients implement new ideas to help achieve their mission outcomes. We deliver real change and measurable results through our diverse, high-performing teams, quality work at the highest professional standards, operational know-how from across our global organization, and creative and bold ideas that drive innovation. We enable our government clients to achieve their mission of protecting the nation and serving the people; increasing public safety; improving healthcare for our military, veterans, and citizens; delivering essential public services; and helping those in need. EY is ready to help our government build a better working world.

 

EY delivers unparalleled service in big data, business intelligence, and digital analytics built on a blend of custom-developed methods related to customer analytics, data visualization, and optimization. We leverage best practices and a high degree of business acumen that has been compiled over years of experience to ensure the highest level of execution and satisfaction for our clients. At EY, our methods are not tied to any specific platforms but rather arrived at by analyzing business needs and making sure that the solutions delivered meet all client goals.

 

The opportunity

 

The Data Security Engineer position is designed for individuals with a solid foundation in cybersecurity standards and controls, with a particular emphasis on designing solutions that cater to the rigorous security demands of Government clients within a distributed data infrastructure. Utilizing a deep knowledge of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) controls, you will be tasked with implementing technical solutions that not only comply with these controls but also facilitate coordination and consensus among our clients.

 

This role demands specialized experience in data security, particularly within a data mesh architecture, requiring the capability to delve into technical details as well as the unique ability to distill complex topics for executive communication.

 

Your key responsibilities

 

• Design and implement robust data security frameworks tailored for a data mesh ecosystem, ensuring secure data sharing and access across decentralized nodes.
• Develop and enforce comprehensive privacy policies and procedures in compliance with global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) to safeguard sensitive information within the data mesh infrastructure.
• Create dynamic access control policies that adapt to the evolving needs of a distributed data environment, leveraging advanced technologies like AI for real-time decision-making.
• Lead the integration of security practices into the data lifecycle, from ingestion through to analytics and archiving, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality across all phases.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities within the data mesh ecosystem, and develop mitigation strategies to address identified risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of security awareness, ensuring that data security and privacy principles are embedded in all data operations.
• Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and technologies to continually enhance the security posture of the data mesh ecosystem.
• Author and manage critical security artifacts, including SOPs, RMF deliverables, security plans, and contingency plans, ensuring they are adapted to the data mesh architecture.

 

Skills and attributes for success

 

• An in-depth knowledge o