Security Analyst - Resources

Location: London/Birmingham/Bristol/Manchester

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

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.

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As a team:

You will work with some of the best in the industry, on prestigious projects with the world’s most high-profile clients within the Resources sector (covering Energy, Utilities, Chemicals and Natural Resources) and enjoy the benefits of being part of Accenture Security. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level.

If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.

In our team you will:

• Experience working within the Resources sector covering Energy, Utilities, Chemicals and Natural Resources. Our clients include critical national infrastructure and clients of national significance with both IT and OT cyber risks.

• Support the delivery of Accenture's security offerings across our cyber resilience, cyber protect and cyber strategy domains that cover areas like security governance, cloud, AI, cyber strategy, risk assessments, identity and access management and managed security services.

• Learn skills to implement security compliance measures to complex technical transformation and capability enhancement projects.

As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will:

• Engage with Resources clients to support a broad range of cyber projects, including developing and proposing cyber security solutions and best practices that meet the clients' needs and align with their strategic goals and priorities.

• Deliver cyber security strategy, readiness and discovery assessments.

• Support the implementation and delivery of large SI technology projects, ensuring that they embed security requirements to the required quality and risk standard.

• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, such as project managers, technical teams and client stakeholders.

• Conduct technical analysis, deploy security controls, and produce documentation to support technical delivery of security programmes.

• Stay updated on the latest cyber security trends, developments, and regulations, maintaining a high level of professional knowledge and skills.

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• At least three years of relevant experience in cyber security consulting.

• A professional certification or accreditation in cyber security, such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or ISO 27001 or working towards such qualifications.

• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex cyber security concepts and issues to various stakeholders.

• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

• Demonstrate ability to contribute content to business development/proposal efforts.

Set yourself apart:

• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience, with the ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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!

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.

About Accenture

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. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2025

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