Security Transformation Manager

Accenture PLC; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC in Bengaluru seeks a Manager for Info Sec – Tools & Operations to lead information security initiatives, governance, and risk management across inventory-related security programs. The role partners with business and technology teams to strengthen security posture and regulatory alignment.

The role requires 10+ years in information security with 3+ years in leadership, strong problem-solving, and robust stakeholder communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any domain is required.
• 10+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or Security Operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Information Security Governance, Risk Management, Security Operations, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Security Architecture & Compliance Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage information security programs, policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Oversee security asset inventory, asset classification, ownership, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal policies (e.g., ISO 27001).
• Conduct risk assessments and drive remediation plans to mitigate identified security risks.
• Manage security operations, security governance, and incident response coordination.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application, and business teams to improve security controls and governance.
• Define and enforce security-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Establish security metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting on risk, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security visibility and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop security professionals while managing performance and capability growth.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and stakeholder engagements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Security governance

Risk management

Security operations

Incident response

Cloud security

Vulnerability management

Security architecture

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Automation tools

Job description

Job Title

Manager for Info Sec – Tools & Operations -Inventory team

Management Level

Level 7 - Security Transformation Manager

Role Description

The Information Security Manager is responsible for leading the organization's information security initiatives, ensuring effective governance, risk management, compliance, security operations, and protection of enterprise assets. The role partners with business, technology, and security teams to establish a strong security posture and support regulatory and organizational requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage information security programs, policies, standards, and governance processes.
• Oversee security asset inventory, asset classification, ownership, and lifecycle management. [
• Ensure compliance with security frameworks, regulatory requirements, and internal policies (e.g., ISO 27001).
• Conduct risk assessments and drive remediation plans to mitigate identified secure asset inventory discrepancies security risks.
• Manage security operations, security governance, and incident response coordination.
• Partner with infrastructure, cloud, application, and business teams to improve security controls and governance.
• Define and enforce security-related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Establish security metrics, dashboards, and executive reporting on risk, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security visibility and operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop security professionals while managing performance and capability growth.
• Support audits, regulatory reviews, and stakeholder engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any domain
• 10+ years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, or Security Operations.
• 3+ years of leadership or people management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of: Information Security Governance, Risk Management, Security Operations, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Security Architecture & Compliance Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, etc.)

Good to have

• Certification such as CISSP, CISM
• Experience in automation tools for reconciliations
• Prior involvement in security tool deployment or vulnerability management integration

Additional Comments

To be filled by recruiter

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