Cyber Information Assurance Manager

ACCA Careers; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for Information Assurance specialists to lead governance, risk, and compliance efforts in a dynamic environment. As a Cyber Information Assurance Manager, you will leverage your expertise to drive improvements in cybersecurity services, manage complex assurance projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate security risks. This role offers a chance to be at the forefront of cybersecurity, working with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks while enjoying a competitive salary and extensive benefits package. If you're passionate about making a difference in the cybersecurity landscape, this is the role for you.

Benefits

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Experience with security management and risk assessment methodologies.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze cyber security risks and provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Conduct assurance reviews and manage assurance lifecycle processes.
• Produce assurance evidence and reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud technologies (Azure, AWS)

Information security risk management

ISO standards knowledge

Security management systems design

Threat and vulnerability management

Security control assessment

Job description

Role: Cyber Information Assurance Manager
Location: Any Accenture UK location
Career Level: Level 7 - Manager

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) at the point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

As a team:

An exciting opportunity for Information Assurance specialists who are looking to drive governance, risk, and compliance capabilities forward and aid in the development of new and improved Cybersecurity services. As a senior Consultant, you will be recognised as a subject matter expert, responsible for strategic decision-making and expected to lead complex assurance projects.

In our team you will learn how to:

• Adapt quickly to new circumstances, requiring multiple assurance goals - including legislation, regulation, standards, and frameworks.
• Use your knowledge to identify real-world security risks and help stakeholders understand the best options available.
• Have a hands-on and consultative approach to assurance.
• Gain experience in operational assurance in a business context.
• Be a subject matter expert in security management with a broad understanding of other cybersecurity domains - including architecture, engineering, and operations.
• Have service delivery and project management experience; experience with Agile delivery methods and DevOps models is desirable.

As an Information Assurance Manager, you will:

• Identify and analyse cyber security risks by adopting various methodologies and providing advice to risk owners.
• Conduct assurance reviews against multiple standards-based compliance requirements.
• Undertake Privacy Impact Assessments.
• Manage assurance lifecycle processes within operational environments.
• Produce assurance evidence and reports for stakeholders.
• Production and implementation of cyber security policies.
• Evaluate security incidents and develop trend analysis.
• Provide guidance on meeting security-related statutory and regulatory requirements.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Familiarity with major Cloud technologies; working experience of at least one major PaaS provider - such as Azure or AWS.
• A natural collaborator with a genuine desire to help your team achieve a common goal.
• Knowledgeable about industry standards and good practices for information security risk; working experience of ISO standards.
• An understanding of designing security management systems.
• Experience with threat and vulnerability management systems.
• Assessment of security control designs and configurations for effectiveness in risk mitigation.

Set yourself apart:

• Develop trusted relationships with security stakeholders.
• Draft, implement, and maintain security processes.
• Manage the delivery of security assurance services for projects.
• Analyse security industry trends and risks associated with new technologies.

What's in it for you

At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 01/04/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
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