Cybersecurity Expert – Account Lead

Accenture PLC; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Remote work options

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Cybersecurity Expert – Account Lead to direct cybersecurity initiatives for a designated client. You will define security strategy, own the client relationship, and oversee threat monitoring, incident response, and compliance, ensuring profitable delivery.

You will work within a hybrid model, coordinating with internal teams to align security outcomes with business goals, while pursuing growth opportunities and ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Solid background in cybersecurity technologies and information security.
• Proven ability to manage client accounts and translate needs into actionable security programs.
• Experience leading complex security initiatives with financial oversight and KPI tracking.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a client-specific cybersecurity strategy.
• Serve as the primary interface between Accenture and the client to maintain trust.
• Coordinate threat monitoring, incident management, and regulatory compliance for the account.
• Manage account budget, revenue, and cost optimization to ensure profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities and additional cybersecurity services for the client.
• Collaborate with sales, delivery, and support teams to achieve business objectives.
• Regularly present KPI reports, risks, and mitigation actions to stakeholders.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Client account management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Education

University degree in computer science or cybersecurity

Tools

CISSP

CISM

Job description

As a Cybersecurity Expert – Account Lead, you will be responsible for leading and overseeing all cybersecurity initiatives for a specific client account within our organization. You will act as the primary interface between our company and the client, and will be accountable for defining and implementing the cybersecurity strategy while ensuring ownership of the associated P&L

• Define and implement a cybersecurity strategy tailored to the specific needs of the client account.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client account, building and maintaining strong, trusted relationships.
• Oversee and coordinate all cybersecurity activities related to the client account, including threat monitoring, incident management, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the financial aspects of the account, including budget creation and tracking, revenue maximization, and cost optimization to ensure account profitability.
• Identify growth opportunities and the development of additional cybersecurity services for the client account.
• Work closely with internal sales, delivery, and support teams to ensure client satisfaction and achievement of business objectives.
• Regularly present reports on account performance, including key performance indicators (KPIs), identified risks, and mitigation actions.
• Maintain continuous technology vigilance to stay up to date with cybersecurity trends and best practices.

Why join us?

Be part of an AI-powered culture driving the transformation of industry leaders

Join an environment where continuous AI learning and cutting-edge technologies meet deep business expertise - empowering you to create real impact.

Unlock your potential through our global communities

Grow within a vibrant network of experts, both locally and internationally, where mentorship, knowledge sharing and continuous learning are part of everyday life.

Shape your career in a flexible and evolving environment

Work in a hybrid setup designed to adapt to your needs, with remote work options aligned with your role and your manager.

Experience a truly enriching journey at Accenture

Take part in sports events, community initiatives, themed coaching sessions and a wide range of internal experiences. Enjoy all the initiatives designed to enhance your daily life at work.

Your profile:

• You have solid experience in cybersecurity, with strong technical expertise in information security technologies.
• Strong client account management skills, with the ability to understand and address client-specific needs and requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid financial management skills, including the ability to build and manage budgets and analyze financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex cybersecurity initiatives and make strategic decisions.
• University degree in a relevant field (computer science, cybersecurity, engineering, etc.) or equivalent experience.
• Cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, etc.) are preferred.

Accenture is a global community of over 750,000 people united by a shared mission: to deliver on the promise of technology combined with human ingenuity.

In a constantly changing world, we accelerate the transformation of leading organizations — from strategy through to execution — by leveraging technology, data and AI. We create value for our clients and our people through our cross-industry expertise.

Our recruitment is based on skills, without distinction of origin, age, or gender, and all our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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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