Data Protect & InfoSec Compl Sr Analyst

Accenture; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture in Chennai seeks an experienced security professional to conduct V&A security assessments for retained applications post-acquisition, identify applicable security controls, and collaborate with technical teams and global stakeholders to drive secure integration.

The role requires 5–7 years of experience in information security risk management, familiarity with OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Must understand information security risk management.
• Familiar with OWASP Top 10, NIST, ISO 27001, SANS Top 25.
• Experience reviewing app security controls for web, mobile, and API apps.

Responsibilities

• Review and assess application security controls for web, mobile (Android & iOS), and API-based applications.
• Evaluate security compliance against Accenture policies and established industry standards (OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Identify and document security control gaps and risks; recommend and track mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with acquisition stakeholders, application owners, and internal security teams to support secure integration of acquired applications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security assessment processes, templates, and standards.
• Communicate technical security findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Skills

Information security risk management

Application security risk assessment

Security control evaluation

Communication & collaboration

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Self-motivated & independent

Stakeholder management

Education

B.Tech/BE in Computer Science/Information Technology

Job description

Must have skills:

• Should have a good understanding of information security risk management.
• Application Security Risk Assessment
• Security Control Evaluation
• Good communication and collaboration skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Office applications (Excel; Word; PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated, team player who also works well independently.
• Strong stakeholder management skill

Understand and work with a culturally diverse team.

Good to have skills:

Security certificates such as CISA, CISSP.

Experience in application integration with Azure AD.

Should be open to flexible working hours to support global teams across time zones.

Experience:

Minimum 5-7 year(s) of experience is required

Educational Qualification:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering - B.Tech/ B.E in Computer Science, Information Technology.

Job Summary:

The role involves conducting V&A Security Assessments for retained applications post-acquisition (PMI), identifying applicable security controls, and collaborating with technical teams and global stakeholders to drive implementation.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review and assess application security controls for web, mobile (Android & iOS), and API-based applications coming through the Ventures & Acquisitions pipeline.
• Evaluate security compliance of applications against Accenture policies and established industry standards (e.g., OWASP, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Identify and document security control gaps and risks; recommend and track mitigation actions.
• Collaborate with acquisition stakeholders, application owners, and internal security teams to support secure integration of acquired applications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of security assessment processes, templates, and standards.
• Communicate technical security findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

Professional & Technical Skills:

• Should have a good understanding of information security risk management.
• Working knowledge in security frameworks like OWASP top 10, GDPR, ISO 27001, and SANS top 25

Knowledge of common security attacks and threat vectors

• Basic knowledge of web applications, audit and assessments, security frameworks

Good analytical skills.

To be filled by recruiter

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