CyberCX - Principal Consultant, Cloud Security

Nearheal; Canberra; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

CyberCX is seeking a Principal Consultant to join the Canberra Cloud Security & Solutions leadership team. The role focuses on leading complex cloud security engagements, shaping strategy, and delivering high-impact outcomes in high-trust environments.

You will develop people, mentor consultants, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across government and enterprise to drive practice growth and client value.

Qualifications

• IRAP Assessor status is required.
• Strong knowledge of the Information Security Manual (ISM).
• Security certifications such as CISM, CISA, CISSP or ISO LA/LI are preferred.
• 7+ years delivering security strategies, policies and frameworks.
• Direct experience with cloud technologies and cloud security practices.
• Proven experience leading, coaching and mentoring teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities; agile under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cloud security consulting engagements in line with scope and CyberCX standards.
• Manage large, complex projects including planning, governance, risk and quality assurance.
• Build trusted client relationships and deliver high-quality, value-add outcomes.
• Prepare and present clear deliverables for technical and executive audiences.
• Support development and implementation of practice strategy.
• Establish and maintain governance, reporting and performance metrics.
• Identify and lead process improvements across the practice.
• Mentor consultants, lead training and capability development.
• Refine services and approaches with industry trends and threats.
• Collaborate across CyberCX to deliver a seamless client experience.

Skills

IRAP Assessor status

ISM knowledge

Cloud security

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organised & detail-oriented

Job description

CyberCX - Principal Consultant, Cloud Security

Accenture

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.

We're looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Canberra team. This senior role is suited to a leader who enjoys solving complex cloud security challenges, developing people, and delivering outcomes in high-trust, high-impact environments.

you'll combine strategic leadership, client delivery and practice development to help grow our Cloud Security & Solutions capability and deliver meaningful outcomes for customers.

This role is ideal for someone who wants to:

• lead complex cloud security engagements with real-world impact
• work with senior stakeholders across government and enterprise
• shape strategy and improve how services are delivered
• mentor consultants and build team capability

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your leadership makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do

As part of the Cloud Security & Solutions leadership team, you'll help shape and execute the sub-practice strategy in line with market trends and business priorities.

You will:

• lead cloud security consulting engagements in line with scope, CyberCX standards and relevant frameworks
• manage large, complex projects, including planning, governance, stakeholder management, risk and quality assurance
• build trusted client relationships and deliver high-quality, value-add outcomes
• prepare and present clear, high-quality deliverables for technical and executive audiences
• support the development and implementation of practice strategy
• establish and maintain governance, reporting and performance mechanisms
• identify and lead process improvement initiatives across the practice
• mentor consultants, lead training and support capability development
• refine services, methodologies and approaches in line with industry trends and emerging threats
• contribute to research, innovation and internal capability-building initiatives
• work across CyberCX to deliver a seamless client experience
• demonstrate CyberCX values in how you lead, deliver and collaborate

What we're looking for

You will bring:

• current IRAP Assessor status
• extensive knowledge of, and demonstrated experience applying, the Information Security Manual (ISM)
• ideally, at least one recognised security certification such as CISM, CISA, CISSP or ISO LA/LI
• 7+ years' experience developing and/or delivering security strategies, policies and frameworks across organisations of varying complexity and maturity
• direct experience with cloud technologies and platforms, along with strong knowledge of cloud security principles and practices
• proven experience leading, managing, coaching and mentoring teams
• strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• the ability to respond to setbacks with agility and resilience
• a proactive, organised and detail-oriented approach

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services-creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

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