Job Description – Cyber Security Architect
Role Location – Any UK
Salary: Competitive (based on experience)
Level: Associate Manager
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which typically requires 5 years continuous UK address history usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside the UK and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next‑generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
As a Security Architect you will:
Have the opportunity to join a growing and exciting team of security architects within a global multinational organization, specializing highly sensitive and rewarding technology‑centric transformation programs.
On a day‑to‑day basis you will integrate and collaborate with technical and solutions architects to define the security architecture for high‑profile solutions within traditional and groundbreaking enterprise IT as well as custom operational technology systems.
In addition to working closely with Information Assurance and penetration testing teams to validate effectiveness of security controls or define new security solutions in an agile, innovative and team‑centric manner.
Qualifications
* Strong technical experience in at least one of the following areas: IP networking & OT, on‑premises architecture and virtualization, cloud platforms and containerization, databases and LLMs, threat‑modeling techniques to identify security threats to systems leading to the definition of security requirements.
* Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational lifecycle of a system.
* Provision of authoritative specialist security advice in risk and threat‑based mitigation to system designs.
* Control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS.
* Protective monitoring, authentication and authorization best practices.
* Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, peers and subordinates.
* Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including explaining complex technical solutions to a non‑technical audience, writing guiding documentation, delivering impactful presentations and articulating key points.
* Critical thinking and problem‑solving within information technology.
* Previous employment as a security architect is desirable but not essential; technical specialists with a strong lean towards security often make good security architects.
What’s in it for you
At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice.
Within security architecture we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities.
Closing Date for Applications 28/02/2025
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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