Security Consultant

Accenture PLC; Brussel Hoofdstad; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Security is seeking a Security Consultant to join our Cyber Security practice in Belgium. You will advise clients, assess risk, and design tailored security programs across multiple domains.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, support proposals, and stay ahead of evolving threats and regulations. Strong communication and client-facing experience are essential, with certifications valued (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Experience in advisory roles for security posture and roadmaps.
• Ability to translate technical risk into business language.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2) and audit support.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on their security posture and design tailored solutions.
• Conduct assessments, gap analyses, and roadmap planning per industry standards.
• Collaborate with internal and client teams to deliver security programs end-to-end.
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies and regulations to inform engagements.
• Contribute to proposals and Accenture's security offerings.

Skills

Security consulting

Threat & risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory awareness

Tools

Splunk

QRadar

CyberArk

Sailpoint

BeyondTrust

Job description

Role description

Join Accenture's Cyber Security practice

At Accenture, we protect the world's leading organizations against an ever-evolving threat landscape. We're looking for a Security Consultant to join our growing Cyber Security practice, someone who brings deep expertise in at least one security domain and the drive to make a real impact for our clients.

What you'll do

• Advise clients on their security posture and help them design and implement tailored solutions
• Conduct assessments, gap analyses, and roadmap planning aligned to industry standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both internally and on the client side, to deliver security programs end to end
• Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and regulations to bring fresh thinking to every engagement
• Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and the development of Accenture's security offerings

We welcome candidates with a strong background in any of the following areas:

• Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): risk frameworks, regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2), policy development, and audit support
• Identity & Access Management / Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM): identity lifecycle, privileged access governance, SSO/MFA, directory services, and PAM tooling (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Sailpoint)
• Cloud Security: securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), cloud architecture reviews, CSPM, and DevSecOps practices
• Security Operations (SOC/SIEM): threat detection and response, SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), incident management, and security monitoring
• Application Security: secure SDLC, code reviews, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and OWASP frameworks
• Data Privacy & Protection: data classification, DLP strategies, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and data governance programs
• Threat Intelligence & Hunting: adversary profiling, IOC analysis, proactive threat hunting, and intelligence-led defense
• Network & Infrastructure Security: firewall and perimeter management, zero trust architecture, endpoint security, and network segmentation

What we're looking for

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in one or more cybersecurity domains
• A solid understanding of the security landscape and the ability to translate technical risk into business language
• Experience working in consulting, professional services, or a client-facing role is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant certifications are valued (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CyberArk Defender, Azure/AWS Security, or equivalent)
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Why Accenture?

You'll work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, on some of the most complex security challenges in the world. We invest in your growth through continuous learning, certifications, and career development and we celebrate the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives that make our teams stronger.

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer.