Security Consulting Consultant - Products

Accenture PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Security in the United Kingdom seeks a Security Consulting Consultant for the Products sector. You will oversee security activities for client programmes, bridging clients, account teams and domain experts to deliver secure outcomes.

You will support security assessments, risk analysis and the development of policies, controls and compliance evidence while staying current with evolving threats and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of work experience in Cyber Security.
• Consultancy projects or work in large organisations.
• Experience in one or more security domains (GRC, IAM, Cloud Security, App Security, OT Security or Security Operations).
• Familiarity with at least one recognised security framework (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience delivering security assessments, initiatives or technical implementations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cybersecurity strategy assessments, maturity and readiness evaluations and discovery workshops.
• Lead security workstreams, manage activities and ensure delivery quality.
• Analyze risks, identify vulnerabilities and propose mitigations.
• Create deliverables such as threat and risk assessments, security policies and compliance evidence.
• Embed security controls into technology solutions across design to operation.

Skills

Cyber security

Consultancy

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Job Role: Security Consulting Consultant - Products Location: UK (Hybrid) Career Level: Manager (CL9)

As a team

Accenture Security helps organisations build cyber resilience and navigate complex business and technology transformation. We work with some of the world's leading organisations to manage cyber risk, modernise security capabilities and drive secure innovation.

Joining our team means working alongside a global network of security professionals who combine deep technical expertise with industry insight to help clients solve their most pressing security challenges. You will have the opportunity to work on complex programmes, develop new skills, and grow your career in an environment that values collaboration, innovation and continuous learning.

About the Role

As a Security Consulting Consultant in the Products Security industry group, you will be responsible for overseeing security-related activities at one of our clients in areas such as Retail, Consumer Goods, Industrials and Life Sciences.

You will support clients in addressing cybersecurity challenges by combining technical, business and industry knowledge across a range of security domains.

We are looking for candidates with experience in one or more cybersecurity domains and an interest in developing industry and commercial skills.

In this role, you will work with delivery teams to ensure existing projects are operating as expected, while also building relationships and developing new opportunities with clients. You will act as a bridge between the client, the client account team, and our group of experts in the security domain teams.

In this role you will

• Conduct cybersecurity strategy assessments, maturity and readiness evaluations, and discovery workshops using industry frameworks and compliance mandates
• Lead security workstreams and deliver agreed outcomes, managing activities, dependencies and quality throughout delivery.
• Perform detailed analysis of risks, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending mitigations aligned with industry standards
• Create high-quality deliverables including threat and risk assessments, security policies, procedures, and compliance evidence
• Work collaboratively with project teams to embed security controls and risk management practices into technology solutions from design through to operation.
• Support design and implementation of robust cybersecurity solutions tailored to client environments and risk profiles
• Stay current on emerging threats, AI-driven security solutions, and regulatory developments, contributing insights to shape client strategies
• Contribute to sales pursuits, proposals, and commercial responses
• Develop strong industry-specific knowledge to help clients define, implement, and run tailored security solutions.
• Develop expertise in a wide range of innovative tools, technologies, and methodologies across all Security offerings.

We are looking for experience in the following skills

• 3–5 years of work experience in Cyber Security
• Proven experience in consultancy projects and/ or large organizations
• Relevant experience in one of these domains: GRC, IAM, Cloud Security, Application Security, Operational Technology (OT) security and Security Operations.
• Familiarity with at least one recognised security framework
• Experience delivering cybersecurity assessments, security initiatives or technical implementation projects.
• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams across security, technology and business functions.
• Experience producing client-facing deliverables, reports, presentations and recommendations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed security recommendations based on technical evidence.
• High attention to detail and rigorous logical thinking ability
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage client stakeholders
• Willingness to travel across the UK as projects require

Set yourself apart

• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP or equivalent.
• Experience in one of these sectors: Retail, Consumer Goods, Industrials or Life Sciences.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in understanding how cybersecurity supports business outcomes.
• Familiarity with AI security risks, AI-enabled security capabilities, and other emerging technologies and practices, with an understanding of how they are influencing the cybersecurity landscape.

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