Cyber Security Architect

Accenture PLC; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days’ vacation per year

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave per year for Charit

Zusammenfassung

Accenture PLC is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join a growing security team across the UK. The role focuses on defining security architecture for enterprise IT and cutting-edge systems, with opportunities to work closely with information assurance and testing teams.

The successful candidate will lead threat modeling, provide security guidance across multiple domains, and collaborate with stakeholders to implement robust security controls in a demanding client environment.

Qualifikationen

• Strong technical experience across security domains such as networking, OT, on-premises architecture, cloud platforms and containerization.
• Experience with threat modeling to identify threats and define security requirements.
• Ability to advise on risk-, threat- and compliant-focused security controls.

Aufgaben

• Define security architecture for high-profile solutions within traditional IT and modern systems.
• Collaborate with information assurance and pen-test teams to validate controls.
• Advise on risk-based mitigations and secure design practices.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Security architecture

IP networking

On-premises architecture

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Threat modeling

Security compliance frameworks

Communication

Problem solving

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description – Cyber Security Architect

Role Location – Any UK

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Level: Accenture will be hiring at Associate Manager level

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 and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism 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 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 aSecurity 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.

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.

We are looking for experience in the following areas:

• 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
  
  
  • Mobile Technologies & Application security
  
  
  
  


• 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.

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.

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!

Within security architecture we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills.

Closing Date for Applications 30/11/2026

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

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