Cyber Security Architect

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global organization as a Security Architect, where you'll be at the forefront of technology-centric transformation programs. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge security solutions and collaborate with a dynamic team of experts. You'll engage with clients, define security architectures, and contribute to innovative digital transformation strategies. With a competitive salary and an extensive benefits package, including generous vacation and medical insurance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of Cyber Security. If you're ready to advance your career and take on rewarding challenges, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Qualifications

• Strong technical experience in Cyber Security and IP Networking.
• Ability to communicate complex technical solutions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Define security architecture for high-profile solutions.
• Collaborate with technical architects on security requirements.

Skills

Cyber Security

IP Networking

On-premises Architecture

Cloud Platforms

Threat Modeling

Risk Management

Control Frameworks (NIST, ISO, CIS)

Critical Thinking

Problem Solving

Job description

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Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience

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) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

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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 of 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.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“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. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a Security Architect you will:

• Have the opportunity to join a growing and exciting team of security architects within a global multinational organization, specializing highly sensitive and rewarding technology centric transformation programs
• On a day to day basis you will integrates and collaborate with technical and solutions architects to define the security architecture for high-profile solutions within traditional and groundbreaking enterprise IT as well as custom operational technology systems.
• You will have a Cyber Security background, will perform as a client-facing role, and will be willing to contribute to our internal Digital Transformation strategy and expertise.
• In addition to working closely with Information assurance and pen test teams to validate effectiveness of security controls or define new security solutions in an agile, innovative and team centric manner.
• 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.
• Previous employment as a Security architect is desirable but not essential, technical specialists with a strong lean towards security often make good security architects.

Job Qualifications

• Strong technical experience of security in at least one of the following areas:
• IP networking & OT
• On-premises architecture and Virtualization
• cloud platforms and Containerization
• Databases and LLMs
• Threat modeling techniques to identify security threats to systems, leading to the definition of Security requirements.
• Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational life cycle of a system
• Provision of authoritative specialist security advice in
• Risk and threat-based mitigation to system designs
• Control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS
• Protective monitoring, Authentication and authorization best practices.
• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, peers and subordinates.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:
• Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience
• Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance
• Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points
• Critical thinking and problem solving within information technology.

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 30 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 may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

About Accenture

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 of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. 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. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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.