Security Consulting Consultant | Abu Dhabi, UAE

Accenture; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Security Consulting Consultant to join the Cyber Strategy team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop tailored cybersecurity strategies that enhance client resilience against cyber threats. Key responsibilities include risk management, compliance, and client relationship management. This role offers competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous coaching from senior colleagues

Access to state-of-the-art technology

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in security consulting or a cybersecurity role.
• Experience in developing and delivering cybersecurity strategies.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks like GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST.

Responsibilities

• Develop cybersecurity strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Identify security risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Analyze the evolving threat landscape to assess security posture.

Skills

Knowledge of security domains

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Information Security

Tools

IAM

PKI

SIEM

DLP

Job description

Security Consulting Consultant

Accenture Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Role: Security Consulting Consultant

Location: Dubai, UAE

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services - all powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 738,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

Accenture Technology

Through unmatched industry experience, leading technologies from our ecosystem partners and startups, and the largest delivery network in the world, we provide a powerful range of capabilities that can be tailored to our client's most complex business needs. With over 100 innovation hubs deployed around the world, we help clients continuously innovate at speed and at scale so they can outpace their peers. You will bring innovation, intelligence and industry experience together with the newest technologies to help clients innovate at scale and transform their businesses.

We are looking for a dynamic and results-driven Security Consulting Consultant to join our Cyber Strategy team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity, consulting, and strategy development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored cybersecurity solutions for our clients, driving business growth while enhancing their resilience to cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cybersecurity Strategy Development: Work with clients to develop and implement cybersecurity strategies aligned with their business objectives and risk appetite.
• Risk Management & Compliance: Assist clients in identifying security risks, developing risk mitigation strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Threat Landscape Analysis: Analyze the evolving threat landscape to help clients assess their security posture and create proactive defense strategies.
• Cybersecurity Maturity Assessments: Conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments and gap analyses to provide insights into clients' current security capabilities.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Manage client relationships and become a trusted advisor by providing insights and recommendations for improving their cybersecurity practices.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Partner with technical teams to design and implement cybersecurity solutions, aligning them with clients' strategy and operations.
• Thought Leadership: Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in cybersecurity, and contribute to Accenture's thought leadership by publishing articles, white papers, or speaking at industry conferences.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams across various domains, such as GRC, SOC, data privacy, cloud security, and AI, to deliver comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to clients.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Experience:
  • 3-5 years of experience in security consulting or a cybersecurity role.
  • Experience in developing and delivering cybersecurity strategies, risk assessments, or security frameworks.
  • Experience with regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI-DSS) and governance models.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of security domains, including governance, risk management, threat management, incident response, data protection, and cloud security.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience with cybersecurity tools and technologies is a plus (e.g., IAM, PKI, SIEM, DLP).
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Certifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent are preferred.

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps

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