Job Specifications
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The Opportunity
EY Canada’s Cybersecurity practice is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Manager to lead our Data Protection offerings. This individual will play a critical role in shaping client solutions, driving delivery excellence, and contributing to go-to-market activities across multiple sectors.
As a trusted advisor, you will work directly with cybersecurity leaders and managers to help them solve complex data protection challenges across IT and OT environments, spanning topics such as:
Data governance (e.g., data classification and inventory, data lifecycle management, governance framework development)
Data security (e.g., Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions, encryption and tokenization, AI-resilient data security, insider risk management, secure data sharing and collaboration, OT data security)
Risk and compliance solutions (e.g., regulatory compliance assessments, risk assessments and management, incident response and breach management, third-party risk management, audit and reporting solutions)
This is a market-facing role where you will shape and maintain key client relationships, co-create solutions with clients, lead complex data protection programs, and help evolve EY’s service offerings to remain aligned with fast-evolving market needs, including emerging threats from AI-driven attacks and OT vulnerabilities.
Your Key Responsibilities
Client & Market Leadership
Serve as a go-to Data Protection leader, supporting key accounts and growth initiatives.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders, including IT, OT, compliance, and cybersecurity leaders.
Lead pre-sales conversations, shape solutions, and support the full pursuit lifecycle including proposal and Statement of Work (SOW) development.
Provide thought leadership by developing and delivering insights on the future of data protection, including AI-resilient frameworks, OT data security convergence, and protection against sector-specific threats.
Delivery Leadership
Lead the end-to-end delivery of data protection engagements, including data governance initiatives and data security projects.
Oversee teams delivering technical implementations using platforms such as Microsoft Purview and other leading tools, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence.
Serve as engagement leader and quality reviewer on multiple concurrent projects, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and business value realization.
Practice & Portfolio Development
Help evolve and maintain a portfolio of data protection offerings, ensuring alignment with emerging technologies like AI-driven analytics for data security.
Collaborate with alliance partners to develop joint go-to-market solutions and account strategies.
Support internal competency development, mentoring junior team members and enabling national delivery excellence.
To Qualify for the Role You Must Have
Extensive Cybersecurity Experience: Minimum of 10 years in cybersecurity, with at least 5 years focused on data protection, including design and implementation of data governance and data security solutions.
Hands-on Experience: Direct technical experience with platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Symantec DLP, Forcepoint, and familiarity with AI-resilient tools.
Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams effectively.
Client Relationship Management: Track record of building and maintaining strong client relationships.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to anticipate emerging threats and provide innovative solutions.
Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Education: Degree in cybersecurity, information technology, business administration, or related field.
Certifications: CISSP, CDPSE, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.
What We Look For
We’re interested in intellectually curious people with a genuine passion for cybersecurity. If you have the confidence in your technical abilities to grow into a leading expert here, this is the role for you.
This job posting relates to an existing vacancy within our organization.
What We Offer
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We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which ben
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