Security Consultant (ISO 27001 auditor )

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

Confidence in your impact today. Freedom to build tomorrow.
At EY, you can be sure that you’re making a difference – for your client, for society, for your colleagues and for your own development. At the same time, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that fits your life. Whether you choose to specialize, broaden your expertise or grow into leadership, you’re in the driver’s seat. Together with ambitious colleagues in an open and trusted culture, you aim for the best every day. Big on opportunity, friendly in collaboration. EY provides the resources you need to shape your career and make an impact in your field.

Your new job | About your main responsibilities
Our clients are under constant pressure from their customers and stakeholders to demonstrate compliance with Cybersecurity and Privacy/GDPR standards and that's where EY Attestations and Certification assists them via certification services. The team is expanding its certification and implementation services on management systems for a broad range of standards. As a consultant within, you will discover best of two worlds.

As a security consultant, you will primarily be performing certification audits for security and privacy-related controls for our clients, proving workshops and training sessions on related topics.

A role where no two days are the same – so you’ll find yourself taking on plenty of new responsibilities as you go. You’ll work alongside clients and colleagues, balancing your time between auditing, traveling, providing workshops and supporting business development.

You will work in a constantly changing environment. There’s no better place to develop your skills. Since the position is for a team which works on a global scale within EY, there are many international travel opportunities (30-60%).

Your new team | About your colleagues and the office
Within the Technology Risk department, we focus on analyzing IT-systems, processes, and cybersecurity. Our focus area is both on the business and the IT and financial side of large organizations. Specifically, we help make IT-risks transparent and manageable. In this way, we provide society and the financial markets with the confidence that technologies are being used safely, so that, for example, privacy-sensitive and financial data are processed securely. We work closely with financial auditors at clients in various sectors to support the financial statement audit.

Your office in Amsterdam
Our Amsterdam office is located at the Zuidas: a bustling area full of companies. In our Cross Towers, we welcome up to 1,500 people every day. For a breathtaking view of the city, head to the 22nd floor. Collaboration takes on a new meaning in our Wavespace, a high-tech environment that connects clients and colleagues virtually across the globe.

Your skills and strengths | About your unique contribution

• More than 3 years of auditing working experience as a lead auditor in ISO 27001 


• Relevant Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, IT Auditing, Information Systems and/ or Privacy Law.


• Advanced knowledge of IT general controls (security, change management, disaster backup recovery, datacenter, infrastructure, etc.), IT governance processes (ITIL).


• Ability to critically review security policies and procedures, design and implementation of security policies, procedures, standards and controls in line with regulation and/or current standards, ISO27001, NIST, SANS.


• Good understanding of industry standards in cybersecurity (ISO, ITIL, NIST, ISF) and privacy (GDPR, ISO 27018) is an advantage.


• Entrepreneurial and problem solving mind and good project management with the ability to collaborate with teams across multiple locations and a strong command of the English language is a must due to the international clientele of EY CertifyPoint. Proficiency in Dutch, German and French would be a great advantage.

Your benefits | About your perks and work enjoyment

• A competitive salary that reflects your role and responsibilities, depending on experience and qualifications;


• In addition to your salary, you’ll receive holiday allowance and an annual bonus (based on performance and development);


• A laptop and phone for both work and personal use, and a monthly internet allowance;


• 25 vacation days to recharge and unwind, plus the option to buy extra days;


• With the mobility budget, you decide how you travel. Choose a lease car, a discounted public transport subscription, or arrange transport easily via our app;


• Plus, a solid pension plan for the future;


• At EY, we care about a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid working makes this easier. Whether you're working from the office, at a client, or from home, we’ll make sure you have a well-equipped home office;


• The option to swap 3 national holidays for non-national ones;


• You’ll have the space to grow both personally and professionally. Whether you want to deepen your expertise, develop your personality, or improve your leadership style, we offer a broad range of trainings and courses;


• Your well-being is our priority. We believe that when you feel good, you perform better. That’s why you’ll have access to the OpenUp wellbeing platform (including for your family). You can easily connect with psychologists and lifestyle experts within 36 hours and take part in wellbeing sessions;


• A strong focus on teaming and various internal networks where you can join all kinds of social activities. A positive work atmosphere and good collaboration with colleagues contribute to your overall happiness at work.

All this within an environment where our core values of integrity, inclusiveness, and respect are central. We think it’s important that you can be yourself and fully develop into the best version of yourself. Curious about all our benefits? Click here.

Ready to shape your future with us? | About your application process

1. For this vacancy, we only ask for your CV. This way, it’s quick and easy to apply.


2. Our first contact: After your application, our recruiter will call you within 2days for a short introduction. We’ll explore whether the role could be a good match.


3. First interview: Before the interview, we’ll ask you to complete an online assessment. Not a standard questionnaire, but a game-based assessment focusing on both your cognitive skills and behavioral preferences. We’ll discuss the results during the interview, which will include a colleague from the relevant department. This mutual introduction is a chance for us to get to know you, and for you to ask any questions you have.


4. Second interview: If we see a match and you’re still enthusiastic, we’ll invite you for a second interview. We’ll dive deeper into the role and other relevant topics. Sometimes, a business case is part of the process. A final interview may also follow.


5. We’re a match. You’ll receive an offer and we’ll perform a pre-employment screening. Then your new adventure begins. Welcome to EY!