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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Hoboken
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date: Sep 3, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1739682
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of over 900 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team help protect the EY brand and build client trust.
Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting, and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.
The opportunity
Security Technology Services (STS), part of Information Security, enables more than 390,000 people across 150+ countries to access systems and information securely. As a member of the STS team, the Principal Architect for AI & Security will lead AI protection architecture across AI agents, agentic AI platforms, copilots, automation workflows, application development, and data products. The successful candidate will translate business and technology needs into scalable AI security architectures, define protection patterns and control requirements, lead proof-of-value efforts, guide technology selection, and ensure solutions align with EY’s enterprise architecture, Zero Trust, risk, compliance, and security objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead AI protection architecture for AI agents, agentic AI, MCP, A2A, copilots, automation platforms, GenAI applications, and data-driven AI products.
- Act as a senior architecture lead for AI protection, driving strategy, target-state architecture, and security design decisions independently.
- Establish and govern application standards across GRC, risk management, business continuity, Security Certification, and cybersecurity platforms to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
- Define UX/UI, workflow, and integration standards across strategic platforms, ensuring consistent user experience, standardized business processes, and secure API-driven interoperability.
- Define secure-by-design, Zero Trust, identity, data protection, monitoring, and guardrail controls for AI platforms and agent ecosystems.
- Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, control mapping, and risk assessments for AI-enabled solutions, workflows, applications, and data products.
- Partner with EY Fabric, engineering, product, application development, data, and platform teams to embed AI protection into delivery processes.
- Design and govern AI protection capabilities across Microsoft Security, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Zscaler AI Guard, ZIA/ZPA, Wiz, and related enterprise security platforms.
- Develop AI protection standards, reference architectures, reusable patterns, decision records, and implementation roadmaps.
- Present AI protection strategy, architecture recommendations, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and governance forums.
Skills & Attributes for Success
- Deep expertise in AI protection, AI security architecture, agentic AI, MCP, A2A, AI governance, and AI risk management.
- Hands-on experience protecting AI agents, copilot, Foundry, Custom Agents, LLM-based applications, automation workflows, and AI-enabled business platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Security, Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, Zscaler AI Guard, ZIA/ZPA, Wiz, and cloud-native security capabilities.
- Strong background in Zero Trust, identity security, data protection, cloud security, application security, and secure software delivery.
- Experience with Azure, APIs, microservices, GitHub, DevOps, data platforms, and enterprise-scale integration architectures.
- Skilled in AI threat modeling, control design, security architecture, risk assessment, compliance mapping, and remediation planning.
- Proven ability to lead independently, influence senior stakeholders, and build partnerships across AI, development, security, product, data, and technology teams.
- Excellent communication, executive storytelling, and architecture presentation skills with a strong consulting mindset.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- 15+ years of experience in Information Technology, cybersecurity, application development, data platforms, AI platforms, or related technology domains.
- 7+ years of architecture experience, including solution architecture for enterprise-scale platforms and security capabilities.
- 5+ years of experience in AI related development including security architecture, application security, data security, cloud security, secure AI, or AI protection solution design.
- Experience leading architecture strategy, proof-of-value efforts, technology evaluations, or implementation planning for complex security initiatives.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.
- Architecture certification or framework knowledge such as TOGAF, SABSA, or similar.
- Experience with AI governance, responsible AI, data protection, privacy, or model risk management frameworks.
- Experience with Microsoft Security, Zscaler, Wiz, GitHub security, Azure AI, or enterprise AI platform protection.
What we look for
- Experience developing detailed AI protection, security, application, data, cloud, and infrastructure architectures.
- Working knowledge of secure software development, GitHub, DevOps, data architecture, AI security, data security, and cloud technology.
- Strong understanding of AI protection patterns, secure-by-design principles, Zero Trust, CISSP domains, and common Information Security practices.
- Ability to lead architecture direction, shape security strategy, and influence the speed, direction, and quality of complex initiatives.
- Ability to evaluate multiple solution options and recommend a practical approach by balancing business value, security risk, complexity, scalability, and delivery impact.
- Delivery-focused mindset with the ability to support speed to market while maintaining AI protection, security, compliance, and architectural quality.
- Ability to think broadly across AI platforms, agents, applications, workflows, data products, and enterprise dependencies while adapting to changing priorities.
- Ability to research and quickly build expertise in emerging AI protection, security, data, and automation technologies.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across complex global technology landscapes and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong critical thinking skills with an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and delivery of senior-level architecture presentations.
- Sound judgment, tact, and decision-making ability.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and meet objectives in a fast-changing AI and security environment.
What we offer you
The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We 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 $150,000 to $297,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $180,000 to $337,500. 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.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides 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.
Location: Hoboken
Other locations: Anywhere in Country
Salary: Competitive
Date: Sep 3, 2026
Job description
Requisition ID: 1739682
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Today’s world is fueled by vast amounts of information. Data is more valuable than ever before. Protecting data and information systems is central to doing business, and everyone in EY Information Security has a critical role to play. Join a global team of over 900 people who collaborate to support the business of EY by protecting EY and client information assets! Our Information Security professionals enable EY to work securely and deliver secure products and services, as well as detect and quickly respond to security events as they happen. Together, the efforts of our dedicated team help protect the EY brand and build client trust.
Within Information Security we blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and technology solutions as we consider the entire security lifecycle. You will join a team of hardworking, security-focused individuals dedicated to supporting, protecting, and enabling the business through innovative, secure solutions that provide speed to market and business value.
The opportunity
Security Technology Services (STS), part of Information Security, enables more than 390,000 people across 150+ countries to access systems and information securely. As a member of the STS team, the Principal Architect for AI & Security will lead AI protection architecture across AI agents, agentic AI platforms, copilots, automation workflows, application development, and data products. The successful candidate will translate business and technology needs into scalable AI security architectures, define protection patterns and control requirements, lead proof-of-value efforts, guide technology selection, and ensure solutions align with EY’s enterprise architecture, Zero Trust, risk, compliance, and security objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead AI protection architecture for AI agents, agentic AI, MCP, A2A, copilots, automation platforms, GenAI applications, and data-driven AI products.
- Act as a senior architecture lead for AI protection, driving strategy, target-state architecture, and security design decisions independently.
- Establish and govern application standards across GRC, risk management, business continuity, Security Certification, and cybersecurity platforms to ensure consistency, scalability, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
- Define UX/UI, workflow, and integration standards across strategic platforms, ensuring consistent user experience, standardized business processes, and secure API-driven interoperability.
- Define secure-by-design, Zero Trust, identity, data protection, monitoring, and guardrail controls for AI platforms and agent ecosystems.
- Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, control mapping, and risk assessments for AI-enabled solutions, workflows, applications, and data products.
- Partner with EY Fabric, engineering, product, application development, data, and platform teams to embed AI protection into delivery processes.
- Design and govern AI protection capabilities across Microsoft Security, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, Entra ID, Zscaler AI Guard, ZIA/ZPA, Wiz, and related enterprise security platforms.
- Develop AI protection standards, reference architectures, reusable patterns, decision records, and implementation roadmaps.
- Present AI protection strategy, architecture recommendations, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans to senior leadership and governance forums.
Skills & Attributes for Success
- Deep expertise in AI protection, AI security architecture, agentic AI, MCP, A2A, AI governance, and AI risk management.
- Hands-on experience protecting AI agents, copilot, Foundry, Custom Agents, LLM-based applications, automation workflows, and AI-enabled business platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Security, Entra ID, Purview, Defender, Sentinel, Zscaler AI Guard, ZIA/ZPA, Wiz, and cloud-native security capabilities.
- Strong background in Zero Trust, identity security, data protection, cloud security, application security, and secure software delivery.
- Experience with Azure, APIs, microservices, GitHub, DevOps, data platforms, and enterprise-scale integration architectures.
- Skilled in AI threat modeling, control design, security architecture, risk assessment, compliance mapping, and remediation planning.
- Proven ability to lead independently, influence senior stakeholders, and build partnerships across AI, development, security, product, data, and technology teams.
- Excellent communication, executive storytelling, and architecture presentation skills with a strong consulting mindset.
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Technology, or equivalent work experience.
- 15+ years of experience in Information Technology, cybersecurity, application development, data platforms, AI platforms, or related technology domains.
- 7+ years of architecture experience, including solution architecture for enterprise-scale platforms and security capabilities.
- 5+ years of experience in AI related development including security architecture, application security, data security, cloud security, secure AI, or AI protection solution design.
- Experience leading architecture strategy, proof-of-value efforts, technology evaluations, or implementation planning for complex security initiatives.
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Security certification such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or equivalent.
- Architecture certification or framework knowledge such as TOGAF, SABSA, or similar.
- Experience with AI governance, responsible AI, data protection, privacy, or model risk management frameworks.
- Experience with Microsoft Security, Zscaler, Wiz, GitHub security, Azure AI, or enterprise AI platform protection.
What we look for
- Experience developing detailed AI protection, security, application, data, cloud, and infrastructure architectures.
- Working knowledge of secure software development, GitHub, DevOps, data architecture, AI security, data security, and cloud technology.
- Strong understanding of AI protection patterns, secure-by-design principles, Zero Trust, CISSP domains, and common Information Security practices.
- Ability to lead architecture direction, shape security strategy, and influence the speed, direction, and quality of complex initiatives.
- Ability to evaluate multiple solution options and recommend a practical approach by balancing business value, security risk, complexity, scalability, and delivery impact.
- Delivery-focused mindset with the ability to support speed to market while maintaining AI protection, security, compliance, and architectural quality.
- Ability to think broadly across AI platforms, agents, applications, workflows, data products, and enterprise dependencies while adapting to changing priorities.
- Ability to research and quickly build expertise in emerging AI protection, security, data, and automation technologies.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across complex global technology landscapes and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Strong critical thinking skills with an analytical and systematic approach to problem solving.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparation and delivery of senior-level architecture presentations.
- Sound judgment, tact, and decision-making ability.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize effectively, and meet objectives in a fast-changing AI and security environment.
What we offer you
The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
- We 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 $150,000 to $297,000. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $180,000 to $337,500. 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.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis.
For those living in California, please click here for additional information.
EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
EY | Building a better working world
EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
EY provides 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.
Green Card Accounting Job Roles in New Jersey
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Which accounting companies sponsor Green Card visas in New Jersey?
The Big Four firms, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, maintain offices in New Jersey and have established histories of sponsoring Green Cards for accounting professionals. Regional firms such as WithumSmith+Brown, headquartered in Princeton, and CohnReznick also operate in the state. Large corporations with in-house accounting departments, including pharmaceutical and financial services companies, are additional sources of sponsorship in New Jersey.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most accounting Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Newark and Jersey City account for a significant share of sponsored accounting roles, largely due to their proximity to New York City and concentration of financial services firms. Parsippany, Florham Park, and Princeton host major corporate headquarters with in-house finance and accounting teams. Edison and Iselin in Middlesex County also have notable accounting employer clusters, particularly in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in New Jersey?
Roles requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a closely related field are most commonly sponsored. These include senior accountants, audit managers, tax managers, controllers, and financial reporting specialists. Positions with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent credential tend to attract more sponsorship offers, as employers typically pursue Green Cards for specialized roles that are difficult to fill domestically.
How do I find accounting Green Card sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is designed specifically for international professionals seeking employer-sponsored positions. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface accounting roles in New Jersey where employers have indicated Green Card sponsorship. Because sponsorship intent is not always advertised on general job boards, using a focused platform like Migrate Mate saves significant time compared to manually screening postings.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in accounting?
New Jersey's dense concentration of pharmaceutical, financial services, and consulting employers means PERM labor certification filings in accounting are relatively common compared to many other states. Employers in the state are subject to the same federal prevailing wage requirements as elsewhere, but New Jersey's cost of living influences the wage levels the Department of Labor sets for accounting occupations in the region, which can affect how employers structure sponsorship offers.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card accounting jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.