Location: Malaga
Other locations: Primary Location Only
Date: Oct 22, 2025
Requisition ID: 1652718
Cyber Security Data Protection
The Opportunity
As a Cyber Security Data Protection Senior Consultant you would become a part of Data Protection and Privacy team where you will play an active part in helping our clients protect themselves against the evolving Data Protection landscape.
As a Senior Consultant within our Cyber team you will be able to participate in Global projects assigned to Data Protection domain supporting various sectors and regions. We are looking for a DLP specialist with demonstrated experience in developing data protection strategies and implementing solutions to provide data security, privacy and integrity.
EY’s Cybersecurity Practice functions as a center of excellence to assist our consulting practices in planning, pursuing, delivering and managing large, complex full lifecycle initiatives along with providing expertise in leading practices, methods, and resources in the space of Cybersecurity. The Data Protection & Privacy competency within the Cybersecurity practice is a critical competency that supports our clients across all industry sectors.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Consultant in the Data Protection & Privacy competency, you will help clients define technical and business requirements for data protection solutions as well as develop business processes and policies related to controlling access to data. This includes helping clients to identify, understand and protect their most critical data throughout the data lifecycle. Engagements range from identifying high value assets to developing data classification schemes, standards and guidelines and implementing processes and technologies to provide leading data protection capabilities.
You and your team will implement and advise clients on multiple data protection products and solutions, including:
* Data classification
* Digital rights management
* Cloud data loss prevention / cloud access security brokers
* File and database encryption
Skills and Attributes for Success
* Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes. Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
* Establish and maintain relationships with client personnel at appropriate levels.
* Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge.
* Possess good business acumen.
* Remain current on new developments in consulting services capabilities and industry knowledge.
To qualify for the role you must have
* Bachelor's degree and approximately 3-5 years of related work experience.
* Knowledge of general security concepts and methods such as vulnerability assessments, data classification, privacy assessments, incident response, security policy creation, enterprise security strategies, architecture and governance.
* Basic understanding of networking (TCP/IP, OSI model), operating system fundamentals (Windows, UNIX, mainframe), security technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.) and application programming/scripting languages (C, Java, Perl, Shell).
* Demonstrated experience in three or more of the following areas:
o Data leakage/content monitoring and filtering
o Cloud DLP
o CASB
o Secure messaging/email encryption
o Mobile device security
o Disk, file, device, and database encryption
o Key management/Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
o Data classification and privacy policies
o Digital Rights Management (DRM)
o Secure information storage
Ideally, you’ll also have
The successful candidate must hold or be willing to pursue any of the related professional certifications such as SC-400, DLP Administration, Cloud Security, CASB.
What we look for
* Technical architecture experience integrating data protection software into clients' infrastructure; network architecture design, implementation and administration.
* Working knowledge of operating systems, virtual machine environments, mainframe security packages, and relational database management systems.
* Administration of the DLP tools (such as Broadcom, McAfee, Digital Gaurdian, Forcepoint) which includes configuring policies, upgrading and patching, etc.
* Administration of the CASB (such as Zscaler, Netskope, MS Defender) tools
* Proven effective verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to independently research and solve technical issues
* Demonstrated integrity in a professional environment
* Knowledge of core Information Security concepts related to Governance, Risk & Compliance
* Excellent teaming skills
* Good social, communication and technical writing skills
* Ability to work in and adapt to a changing environment
What we offer
* Empowering Career Development: Unlock your potential with tailored training and development programs designed to elevate your skills and propel your career forward. We invest in your growth because your success is our success.
* Flexible Work-Life Integration: Enjoy the freedom of our hybrid work model, allowing you to blend professional responsibilities with personal passions. We understand that life is more than just work, and we support you in achieving that balance.
* Comprehensive Well-Being Programs: Prioritize your health with our extensive wellness initiatives, including psychological support sessions and health resources. At EY GDS Spain, your well-being is at the heart of what we do.
* Meaningful Volunteering Opportunities: Make a difference in your community through our engaging volunteering programs. Join us in giving back and creating a positive impact while building connections with like-minded colleagues.
* Recognized Performance and Rewards: Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs that honor both individual and team successes. We believe in acknowledging hard work and dedication, ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.
Join us at EY GDS Spain, where your journey is supported, your contributions are celebrated, and your future is bright.
EY Global Delivery Services (EY GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network of over 75,000 people working across the world, to provide innovative and strategic business solutions to our clients worldwide. We play a vital role in growth strategy, helping our clients become agile and efficient, and helping fulfill our purpose to build a better working world.
From accountants to coders, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. We look for skills that are evergreen and our roles evolve with industry trends. We also work across Finance, Business Development, Technology, Talent, Procurement and Risk Management functions to help our teams operate as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Across our 10 locations and 21 cities, we work with teams from all service lines, geographies, and sectors. We operate in Argentina, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom.
Our EY GDS Spain office is located at Malaga Technology Park and currently employs over 850 people.
If you are interested in being part of our team, we kindly invite you to submit your CV in English to apply for this position.
The exceptional EY GDS experience. It’s yours to build.
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