Cybersecurity Director — Lead Strategic Security

Accenture PLC; Redmond; On-site; AUD 191,000 - 487,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to lead complex information security engagements within our Financial Services team. You will provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise and drive project delivery as the primary client contact, guiding analysts through managers to shape secure outcomes.

Travel may be required; you’ll work with C-level executives to align security with regulatory requirements and business objectives, while mentoring teams and partnering with industry colleagues

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of cybersecurity experience in financial services.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; advanced certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex information security engagements for clients.
• Provide cybersecurity expertise and drive project delivery as primary client contact.
• Lead project teams from Analyst to Manager levels across engagements.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to align security with business and regulatory requirements.
• Sponsor secure architecture designs and integration with risk management, resilience, and digital transformation.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Consulting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Director to lead complex information security engagements within our Financial Services team. You will provide cybersecurity subject matter expertise and drive project delivery as the primary client contact, guiding analysts through managers to shape secure outcomes.

Travel may be required; you’ll work with C-level executives to align security with regulatory requirements and business objectives, while mentoring teams and partnering with industry colleagues