IA & Secure-by-Design Consultant — Hybrid UK

Accenture UK & Ireland; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Consultant in Information Assurance & Secure by Design to deliver security outcomes across UK Government, Defence, and Supply Chain programmes. You will work autonomously on defined workstreams, engage with clients, and mentor Analysts while growing Accenture’s Secure by Design capability.

The role emphasizes security compliance, risk-based advice, and leadership across multi-functional teams, with flexibility to spend time onsite with clients and partners to

Qualifications

• Experience delivering information assurance, cybersecurity or Secure by Design activities in complex environments.
• Ability to explain security risks and recommendations to stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience in complex government or defence related programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver security assurance and Secure by Design outcomes across UK Government, Defence and Government Supply Chain programmes.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders to communicate cybersecurity value and align with best practices.
• Provide expert security compliance guidance to technical and non-technical teams within projects.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Security risk assessment

Communication skills

Project delivery

Public Sector experience

Education

CISSP or CISM

Job description

Accenture UK & Ireland is seeking a Consultant in Information Assurance & Secure by Design to deliver security outcomes across UK Government, Defence, and Supply Chain programmes. You will work autonomously on defined workstreams, engage with clients, and mentor Analysts while growing Accenture’s Secure by Design capability.

The role emphasizes security compliance, risk-based advice, and leadership across multi-functional teams, with flexibility to spend time onsite with clients and partners to