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Government and Public Sector - Cybersecurity Senior Manager - GRC

EY
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 May 2026
💰 $443,200/yr($170,600/yr$443,200/yr)

About the role

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.  Join EY and help to build a better working world.

 

From strategy to execution, the Government & Public Sector practice (“GPS”) of Ernst & Young 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 shape the future with confidence.

 

The opportunity

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Manager in Cybersecurity Governance Risk, where you will lead transformative initiatives to bolster our organization's security posture. You will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities to refine our cybersecurity governance, and will be instrumental in conducting current state security assessments and supporting the definition of our target operating model. Your expertise will guide strategic discussions and propose innovative approaches to align cybersecurity initiatives with our business objectives.

 

Your key responsibilities

As a Senior Manager in Cybersecurity, you will be responsible for managing complex projects, driving continuous process improvement, and identifying innovative solutions through research and analysis. You will leverage your deep expertise to guide others and interpret internal and external issues to recommend high-quality solutions. Expect to engage in:

  • Developing solutions to complex problems and recommending policy changes.
  • Exercising judgment in selecting methods and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
  • Managing professional employees or supervising teams to deliver technical initiatives with accountability for performance and results.

 

Skills and attributes for success

To thrive in this role, you will need a combination of technical and business skills, including:

  • Change Management
  • Cybersecurity and Privacy Concepts, Principles, and Solutions
  • Project Management and Financials Management
  • Technical Writing/Documentation
  • Building and Managing Relationships
  • Communicating With Impact
  • Complex Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking.

 

To qualify for the role, you must have

 

  • A Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree)
  • 8-12+ years of relevant experience

 

Specialized skills required:

  • Consumer Perception of Data Privacy
  • Cybersecurity Frameworks and Privacy Management Systems
  • Cybersecurity Program Transformation
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management Process
  • Data Privacy Legal and Compliance Requirements
  • Digital Transformation

 

Ideally, you’ll also have

  • Emotional Agility
  • Hybrid Collaboration
  • Leading Teams
  • Learning Agility
  • Managing Change

 

What we look for

We are on the lookout for top performers who demonstrate a keen understanding of cybersecurity challenges and exhibit a strong commitment to developing innovative solutions. Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, leads with confidence, and inspires trust and value in client relationships.

 

 

What we offer you
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn 

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