CyberCX - Cloud Security Lead

Accenture; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCX, part of Accenture, seeks an Engagement Lead in Cloud Security & Solutions in Australia. You will lead governance structures, monitor strategy execution and promote capability building across the sub-practice to drive the cloud security agenda.

Day-to-day you will manage complex cloud security programs, coordinate with stakeholders, deliver high‑quality, tailored deliverables, and mentor teams while shaping strategic initiatives with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor level tertiary qualification is required.
• One major security certification (CISM, CISA, CISSP, ISO LA/LI) is preferred.
• PM qualifications such as Prince2, CAPM/PMP, PMI are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to deliver cloud security services aligned with industry standards.
• Lead large-scale, complex cyber security projects including planning, governance, risk mitigation and quality assurance.
• Prepare and present high-quality deliverables tailored to customer needs.
• Shape strategic initiatives alongside leadership and drive organisational success.
• Establish governance structures and reporting processes to monitor strategy execution.
• Identify and lead process improvements within the practice.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects driving operational efficiency and innovation.

Skills

Cloud security

Team leadership

Governance & reporting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor level tertiary qualification

CISM/CISA/CISSP/ISO LA/LI certification

Job description

The work we do matters

CyberCX, part of Accenture, protects and defends our customers and communities by providing the most comprehensive range of cyber security professional services in the region.

With more than 1,400 team members across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and US, we are a leading force in cyber security, offering services from strategy, GRC, managed security services, cloud security, digital forensics and cyber education.

If you’re ready to work with teammates that get you, a leader that supports you and customers that need you, then you’re ready for CyberCX.

How will you make an impact

Join CyberCX as an engagement Lead in Cloud Security & Solutions, playing a pivotal role in the sub-practice leadership team. You’ll lead governance and reporting to monitor strategy execution, drive capability building, promote cross-practice collaboration, and identify process improvements—all contributing to CyberCX’s vision of becoming a global leader in cloud security.

Day to day you will:

• Collaborate with customers to deliver exceptional cloud security services aligned with industry standards.
• Lead large-scale, complex cyber security projects, including planning, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, governance, and quality assurance.
• Prepare and present high-quality deliverables tailored to customer needs.
• Shape strategic initiatives alongside leadership, contributing to organisational success.
• Establish governance structures and reporting processes to monitor strategy execution.
• Identify, recommend, and lead process improvements within the practice.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects driving operational efficiency and innovation.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor level tertiary qualification
• Ideally hold one major security certification (CISM, CISA, CISSP, ISO LA/LI)
• Project management qualifications are preferred, specifically Prince2, CAPM/PMP, PMI
• Possess at least 7+ years of experience in developing and/or implementing security strategies, policies and frameworks across organisations of different complexity and maturity levels.
• Direct experience with and exposure to cloud technologies and platforms, as well as in-depth knowledge of cloud security principles and practices
• Direct experience with leading, managing, coaching and mentoring teams
• Please note that due to the nature of this role, it is a mandatory requirement that all applicants hold permanent working rights in Australia.

About Accenture

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