Assistant Manager, Digital Risk, Operational Technology Ernst & Young AE

You will be part of a high-performing and fast-growing team, building your capability as a trusted advisor. A proactive mindset, team spirit, and the ability to influence others are key to succeeding in this role.

You will also be expected to invest in continuous learning and contribute to thought leadership by participating in events, panels, and knowledge publications under the guidance of the leadership team.

The opportunity:

At EY, we are investing significantly in growing our Digital Risk practice across MENA. As clients navigate AI, OT transformation, and digital convergence, the need for strong, forward-looking risk capabilities has never been higher.

We are investing significantly in growing our Digital Risk practice across MENA. As clients navigate AI, OT transformation, and digital convergence, the need for strong, forward-looking risk capabilities has never been higher. You will lead initiatives to embed OT cybersecurity resilience, zero-trust principles, and compliance with global standards such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, and ISO 27019. Your role will involve strategic advisory to national critical infrastructure clients, helping them achieve operational resilience and regulatory alignment.

Your key responsibilities:

Deliver OT risk assessments, maturity evaluations, and remediation strategies aligned with global frameworks. Advise clients on convergence risks between IT, OT, and IoT systems, implement zero-trust architecture for industrial environments, and design governance dashboards for executive oversight.

The majority of your time will be spent delivering Digital Risk engagements. You ll participate in client delivery with support from senior team members, and contribute to proposals, presentations, and go-to-market initiatives.

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting and executing OT risk assessments, control design, and gap analysis
• Delivering maturity assessments and developing OT risk remediation strategies
• Evaluating digital risks to SCADA, DCS, Smart Grids, DMS, and ECS system architectures
• Helping clients define and implement OT risk governance frameworks aligned with ISA/IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, and industry best practices
• Identifying and mitigating risks linked to convergence between IT, OT, and IoT systems
• Supporting clients in designing OT risk dashboards, metrics, and reporting for governance committees
• Ensuring high-quality and timely delivery across your assigned workstreams.

Skills and attributes for success:

• A passion for OT environments, digital risk, and resilience
• Solid technical foundation in ICS/OT technologies and communication protocols
• Ability to simplify complex concepts and communicate risk in business language
• Positive energy, high accountability, and a collaborative mindset
• Strong writing, documentation, and presentation skills
• Consulting experience or client-facing delivery is preferred

What we look for:

Professionals passionate about OT cybersecurity and digital risk who can engage confidently with engineers and executives. Ability to drive strategic risk programs, embed resilience into operations, and contribute to EY s vision of building a safer, digitally enabled industrial ecosystem across MENA.

We re looking for professionals who want to build a career in Digital Risk who understand the business-critical nature of OT environments and want to make a real impact by helping clients manage their most operationally sensitive risks.

You should be confident engaging both engineers and executives, and passionate about helping clients embed risk-aware decision-making in their operations.

What we offer br>We offer a competitive compensation package where you ll be recognized for your performance and the value you bring. In addition, you ll benefit from:

• Continuous learning: Build future-focused skills through the EY Tech MBA (fully sponsored)
• Academic excellence: Access to world-class learning platforms and certifications
• Success as defined by you: A career that adapts to your goals and ambitions
• Transformative leadership: Insightful mentorship to help you grow faster
• Diverse and inclusive culture: Be your authentic self, make your voice heard

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