At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.Digital infrastructure is a national priority and a key focus for our growth strategy, creating significant career opportunities. At EY, we are developing market-leading capabilities to serve prominent clients who own, invest in, develop, manage, and transform infrastructure. Our work spans essential infrastructure sectors, including digital, transportation, energy, environmental, and civic/social, with a commitment to sustainability.We need experienced leaders who can collaborate across disciplines, develop new solutions and be trusted advisors to our most significant clients. If you are excited about being part of a broader infrastructure community and passionate about solving complex challenges to drive progress, we invite you to join our team!The opportunityJoin our Digital Network Infrastructure team as a Senior Manager within the Tech Consulting Practice. You will play a pivotal role in developing, managing, and integrating cutting-edge security solutions for the Telecommunications Sector. This rapidly growing segment focuses on designing and launching innovative solutions in the market. Protect sensitive networks against various threats while leading cross-departmental initiatives that align security measures with business goals and technical specifications. Be part of a revenue-generating team that values innovation and quality in safeguarding our digital landscape.Our Technology professionals support clients on their most critical infrastructure projects, including helping organizations design next generation networks, architect state of the service offerings, and enhance system resilience for our clients' mission critical systems. Increasingly we support clients making transformative investments.Your key responsibilitiesAs a Senior Manager, you will be at the forefront of designing and managing security infrastructure systems, delivering digital infrastructure projects, and selling technical solutions through professional services and consulting engagements. You'll collaborate across departments to meet security, business, and operational needs, leading complex project delivery with a focus on quality and risk management. Additionally, you will control budgets, establish client relations, identify sales opportunities, and manage resources for project success. Expect regular travel to meet client needs and daily interactions with external clients to foster and manage relationships. Collaborate interdepartmentally to align security with business objectives
Technical Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise with hands-on experience in designing and managing network security infrastructure systems.
Service Delivery: Lead large teams in executing mission-critical projects, ensuring quality and risk management, and continuously improving work products.
Client Relationships: Build and strengthen relationships with key sponsors and client executives in the Telecommunications Industry.
Business Development: Drive key pursuits with account teams to expand services within the Telecom sector.
Thought Leadership: Offer thought leadership in your areas of expertise to advance our practice.
Skills and attributes for successTo thrive in this role, you must possess a deep understanding of network infrastructure security concepts, coupled with the technical expertise in deploying and managing security solutions. Your business competencies will include relationship-building, critical thinking, negotiation, and communication skills, enabling you to lead and manage teams effectively.
Deep understanding of network infrastructure security concepts and technical expertise in deploying and managing security solutions.
Expertise in network security in the Telecommunications Industry, including technical network design, deployment, validation, and operations.
Demonstrated in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge across network architecture and engineering functions.
Proficiency in change management and operations
Exceptional relationship-building and critical thinking abilities
Effective communication and team leadership skills
To qualify for the role, you must have
A bachelor's degree, with a master's degree preferred in a technical or engineering field with a focus on business
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant work experience in a technical network infrastructure role within Telecommunications industry
In-depth technical capabilities across network architecture and engineering function, including legacy IP network architectures and the associated systems and protocols
Experience with Cloud networking, software-defined networks, and virtualized network functions in a carrier-grade network.
Experience architecting and deploying software-defined networks and virtualized network functions in a carrier-grade network interface in 4G/5G mobile networks.
Proficiency in Security Solution Deployment, Integration, Configuration, and Debugging
Experience with Digital Transformation
Ideally, you’ll also have
Deep knowledge in network engineering, network construction, network service activation/provisioning, and network service assurance
Prior consulting experience at a large professional service consulting firm or Telecom industry leader
Experience in professional services sales, including developing and presenting large proposals, writing SOWs for client contracts, and understanding revenue generation and margin management.
Experience in the operations of an ISP or carrier or CCIE/CCNE preferred
Experience in speaking roles at prominent public forums or holding roles within standards organizations.
Demonstrated success in managing highly complex, transformational program delivery in areas such as network construction, 3G/4G/5G launch, datacenter consolidation, disaster recovery, cloud migrations, and network transformation.
Strong Business Skills including Building and Managing Relationships, Communicating with Impact, Complex Problem-Solving, Critical Thinking, and Negotiation and Influencing
What we look forWe seek top performers who demonstrate a keen understanding of the importance of cybersecurity in today's digital world. Candidates should exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving, an eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, and the ability to lead with integrity and inspire trust among team members and clients.What we offerWe offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $168,900 to $386,100. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $202,800 to $438,800. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.For those living in California, please click here (https://ey-preview.ey.com/content/ey-unified-site/ey-com/local/us/enus/home/legal-and-privacy/fair-chance-ordinance.html?token=68cf9ed2-94e5-4db9-83cf-5c6aa14619de) for additional information.EY is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with applicable law.EY is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities including veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and either need assistance applying online or need to request an accommodation during any part of the application process, please call 1-800-EY-HELP3, select Option 2 for candidate related inquiries, then select Option 1 for candidate queries and finally select Option 2 for candidates with an inquiry which will route you to EY’s Talent Shared Services Team (TSS) or email the TSS at ssc.customersupport@ey.com