Cyber Security Architect

Accenture; West of England; Teletrabalho; GBP 80 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Private medical insurance

25 days vacation

Volunteer days

Resumo da oferta

Accenture is seeking a Cyber Security Architect in the UK to lead security design across client engagements. The role requires strong expertise in security across multiple domains, threat modeling, and close collaboration with stakeholders.

Flexibility for onsite client work in the UK is required. The position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, with clear opportunities to develop in security architecture and leadership.

Qualificações

• Strong technical security experience in at least one of the listed areas (IP networking/OT, on-premises architecture/virtualization, cloud platforms, containerization, databases, LLMs, or mobile technologies and app security).
• Threat modeling techniques to identify threats and derive security requirements.
• Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational life cycle of a system.
• Provide authoritative security advice on risk-based mitigation and controls (NIST/ISO/CIS).
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and communicate complex security concepts clearly.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving in IT security.

Responsabilidades

• Lead security architecture efforts across client projects with UK-based teams and partners.
• Deliver threat modeling and security requirements throughout system lifecycles.
• Provide expert security guidance on design, controls, monitoring, authentication, and authorization.

Conhecimentos

IP networking

OT

On-premises architecture

Virtualization

Cloud platforms

Containerization

Databases

LLMs

Mobile security

Threat modeling

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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

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

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