Cyber Information Assurance Specialist

Accenture; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company in the United Kingdom seeks a Cyber Information Assurance Specialist. This role is ideal for individuals in the early stage of their Information Assurance careers, offering opportunities to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance capabilities while working closely with seasoned consultants. You'll support assurance activities, manage security risks, and gain exposure to diverse cybersecurity projects, with a competitive salary and extensive benefits including vacation days and private medical insurance.

Benefits

25 days vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• Familiarity with major cloud technologies.
• Awareness of information security standards such as ISO 27001.
• Understanding of security management systems design.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of assurance activities.
• Gain exposure to various projects in information security.
• Work closely with experienced consultants on cybersecurity.

Skills

Collaboration

Cloud technologies

Information security standards

Security management systems

Threat and vulnerability management

Reviewing security controls

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Role and Location

Role: Cyber Information Assurance Specialist

Location: Any Accenture UK location

Career Level: Level 9 - Specialist

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which typically requires 5 years continuous UK address history usually 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.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

About the Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals early in their Information Assurance career who want to strengthen governance, risk, and compliance capabilities and contribute to the development of new and improved cybersecurity services.

As a Security Analyst, you will support the delivery of assurance activities, gain exposure to a range of projects, and develop your expertise across information security disciplines. You'll work closely with experienced consultants and be encouraged to take on increasing responsibility as your skills grow.

What You’ll Learn

• Apply assurance principles across different goals – including legislation, regulations, standards, and frameworks.
• Identify real-world security risks and support stakeholders in understanding and managing them effectively.
• Take a practical, hands‑on approach to assurance and control evaluation.
• Build experience in operational assurance within a business context.
• Broadening your understanding of cybersecurity domains such as security management, architecture, engineering, and operations.
• Contribute to service delivery and project work, with opportunities to gain experience in Agile and DevOps environments.

Required Experience

• Familiarity with major cloud technologies and practical experience with at least one platform such as Azure or AWS.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work with others to achieve common goals.
• Awareness of information security standards and good practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST).
• Understanding of how security management systems are designed and operated.
• Experience supporting threat and vulnerability management activities.
• Ability to review and assess security controls to understand their effectiveness in reducing risk.

Set Yourself Apart If You Can Demonstrate

• Building positive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders in security‑related roles.
• Contributing to the drafting or improvement of security policies and processes.
• Supporting the delivery of security assurance activities for projects or systems.
• Keeping up to date with emerging security threats, trends, and technologies.

Benefits

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.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organisations build their digital core, optimise their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.