Consultant (L1 Security Analyst) - Cybersecurity Operation Centre - Tech Consulting - EY Mauritius

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The opportunity:

Your next adventure awaits Technology Consulting business is a fast-growing sub-service line within EY’s Consulting service line. A dynamic group focused on providing high-value independent, trusted advice to clients, with a focus on transformation programmes.

EY work with clients in creating value and delivering world-class Digital, Data & IT capabilities to support business needs. Working closely with our industry groups and leveraging the EY brand as independent, trusted advisors, we provide our high-profile clients with a range of services.   We are seeking an enthusiastic L1 Security Analyst to join our cybersecurity team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring security events, performing initial triage, and escalating incidents as required. This role serves as the first line of defense against cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational systems and data.        

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security alerts from Security analytics and next gen AI driven threat detection platforms and provide data driven responses.
• Perform initial investigation and triage of security incidents, verifying alerts for false positives and identifying potential threats.
• Escalate incidents to L2/L3 analysts or other relevant teams in line with incident response procedures.
• Document findings, maintain incident tickets, and update case tracking systems accurately.
• Support in the reporting of detected incidents, vulnerabilities, and trends.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Assist in creating and maintaining security knowledge base articles and playbooks.
• Stay updated with emerging cyber threats, common attack methods, and security best practices.
• Basic troubleshooting for the threat detection.
• Other cognate duties.

To qualify, candidates must have:

• A related bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field or any STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics)
• Approximately 0-2 of experience in related field will be an advantage.
• Relevant professional qualifications or certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Microsoft SC-200, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or equivalent will be an advantage.
• Basic understanding of networking, firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM tools, and malware threats will be an advantage Strong understanding of HR processes and data.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work in 24/7 shift environments.

Ideally, you will also have

• Results orientated and performance-driven approach.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Hands-on exposure to SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, QRadar, ArcSight) is a plus.  

What we look for

If you’re a natural leader, with a talent for motivating individuals, building relationships, and solving complex client problems, we’re interested in you. You’ll need to be ready to listen and confident in challenging the status quo. Top performers in this role will have strong experience contributing content to pursuits, collaboratively structuring work, managing teams, developing reusable collateral, and experience working with client executives.   If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.   If you have the confidence to speak up and influence a team that affects big businesses worldwide, this role is for you.  

What working at EY offers

At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients, and our communities. It's one of the many reasons we repeatedly win awards for being a great place to work.   We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development.

Plus, we offer:  

• Support, coaching, and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around.
• 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.  

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.

While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.    

About EY

As a global leader in Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, Tax, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer a reality.  

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

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