Cyber Security Architect

Remote Worker LTD.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

Extra charity leave

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join a growing security team. The role is UK‑wide with mobility to deliver security architecture across traditional and modern enterprise IT and OT environments.

This position requires collaboration with information assurance, pen tests, and solutions architects to implement robust security controls. You will validate security designs, provide specialist guidance, and communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders while supporting

Qualifications

• Experience in security across IP networking, OT, cloud, on‑prem, containerization and databases.
• Ability to model threats and translate security requirements into designs.
• Provide security guidance across risk-based mitigation and control frameworks (NIST/ISO/CIS).
• Proven stakeholder collaboration and clear written/spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern security architecture for high‑profile IT and OT solutions.
• Collaborate with technical and solutions architects to shape security across projects.
• Work with assurance and pen test teams to validate controls and design new solutions in Agile environments.
• Engage with stakeholders to explain complex security concepts clearly and effectively.

Skills

IP networking

OT

On‑premises architecture

Virtualization

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Databases

LLMs

Mobile technologies

Application security

Threat modeling

Security requirements lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Job description

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 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.

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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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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