Cyber Security Manager - Resources Industry

Accenture UK & Ireland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is recruiting a Cyber Security Manager to lead cybersecurity consulting engagements across energy, utilities, chemicals, and resources sectors. You will oversee delivery, provide strategic security guidance, and drive business growth with client relationships.

Responsibilities include managing projects, delivering security improvements, and coaching security consultants while contributing to thought leadership and capability development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of cybersecurity consulting, advisory, or programme delivery.
• Strong understanding of security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, CAF, NIS).
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead cybersecurity projects from initiation to delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, including senior leadership.
• Conduct security assessments, workshops, and risk reviews.

Skills

Cybersecurity consulting

Stakeholder management

Security frameworks

Project leadership

Security risk assessment

Job description

Location: London/ hybrid

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) at the point of application.

Location: London/ hybrid

As a Cyber Security Manager, you will lead cybersecurity consulting engagements for clients across the Energy, Utilities, Chemicals, and Resources sectors. You will help organisations strengthen their security posture, manage cyber risk, and deliver security transformation initiatives.

Working with senior client stakeholders, Accenture account teams, and technical specialists, you will oversee project delivery, provide strategic security advice, and support business growth through client relationship management and new opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Project Delivery

• Lead cybersecurity projects and programmes from initiation through to delivery.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, including senior leadership.
• Conduct security assessments, workshops, and risk reviews.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve security resilience and compliance.

Security Advisory & Technical Leadership

• Advise clients across areas such as: Cyber Strategy; Governance, Risk & Compliance; OT Security; Security Operations; Identity & Access Management (IAM); Emerging Technologies and AI Security
• Support the design and implementation of security improvements.
• Develop security frameworks, policies, and governance approaches.

Business Development

• Identify opportunities within existing and new client accounts.
• Support proposals, bids, and sales activities.
• Contribute to the growth of Accenture's Resources Security practice.

Team Leadership

• Manage, coach, and develop security consultants.
• Share knowledge and support capability development across the team.
• Contribute to thought leadership and industry engagement activities.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Significant experience( 7 years +) in cybersecurity consulting, advisory, or programme delivery.
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, CAF, and NIS.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and complex projects.
• Knowledge of one or more security domains - OT Security, Security Operations, IAM, Cyber Strategy, or Risk Management.
• Experience contributing to business development and account growth.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

• CISSP, CISM, GICSP, CRISC, or similar certifications.
• Experience within Energy, Utilities, Manufacturing, or Critical National Infrastructure sectors.
• Understanding of AI-related security risks and emerging technologies.

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 up to 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.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2026

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