Security Consultant - H&PS

Accenture PLC; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybride; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

30 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days leave for charitable work

Onsite client visits

Résumé du poste

Accenture plc in the United Kingdom is seeking a Security Consultant - H&PS to tackle complex security challenges across health, public sector, Defence and Central Government projects, blending strategy with hands-on delivery.

Hybrid role in Newcastle with access to training and a global network of experts; you will work across Threat & Vulnerability Management, IAM, GRC and Secure by Design while growing technical and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in cloud services or application security with DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of threat modelling, security controls and risk analysis.
• Familiarity with security frameworks such as NIST, NCSC, MITRE, CyberEssentials, DCC.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with evidence-based recommendations.
• Ability to translate security concepts for delivery teams and stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Work across Security services including Threat & Vulnerability Management, IAM, GRC, Secure by Design.
• Help clients gain visibility and control of risks and deliver secure services.
• Maintain traceability linking obligations, threats, controls, and risks.
• Provide assurance evidence to support go-live and in-service risk decisions.
• Interpret laws, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements into practical security requirements.
• Support compliance and governance by ensuring security requirements are understood and evidenced.
• Collaborate with project teams to embed security controls from design to operation.

Connaissances

Cloud Azure/AWS

App security DevSecOps

Identity & Vulnerability

Security Architecture

AI Security

Description du poste

Security Consultant - H&PS

Location: Newcastle (hybrid)

Security Consultant - H&PS

Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)

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. This role also requires full British Nationality at point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

As a team:

You’ll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to work in an environment where you will be part of a thriving team working on the most complex security challenges in the UK health, public sector, Defence and Central Government.

You’ll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.

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. As part of our global team, you’ll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

Responsibilities:

• There are opportunities to work in and across multiple Security services – including Threat & Vulnerability Management, Identity and Access Management, Governance Risk and Compliance, Secure by Design inc DevSecOps.
• You will be part of our team helping our Clients gain visibility and control of the risks they face and deliver services that secure them against these.
• Maintain traceability and evidence linking security obligations, threats, requirements, controls, testing outcomes, risks, and decision‑making.
• Provide assurance evidence to support risk owners' go‑live and in‑service risk decisions.
• Interpret relevant laws, policies, standards, and regulatory requirements and translate them into practical security requirements for project teams.
• Support compliance and governance activities by ensuring security requirements are understood, implemented, and evidenced throughout delivery.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to embed security controls and risk management practices into technology solutions from design through to operation.

We are ideally looking for experience in the following skills:

• Strong technical knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
  • Cloud Services – i.e. Azure and or AWS
  • Application security – DevSecOps and Secure by Design (SbD)
  • Identity and or Vulnerability Management
  • Security Architecture (across all levels – from aspiring to experienced)
  • Embracing AI Securely
• Other desirable knowledge and experience areas:
  • Understanding of threat modelling, security controls, and risk analysis principles.
  • Ability to assess risks and recommend proportionate security controls and monitoring measures, rather than relying solely on templates or standard security checklists.
  • Familiarity with at least one recognised security framework – e.g. NIST, NCSC, MITRE, CyberEssentials, DCC.
• General attributes required:
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make informed security recommendations based on technical evidence.
  • Ability to translate technical security concepts into practical guidance for delivery teams and stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working within varying levels of service complexity autonomously and great stakeholder management.

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.

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