Cloud Security Architect & Transformation Advisor

7801 Accenture Solutions Sdn B Company; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cloud Security Consultant (Career Level 9) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will serve as a trusted advisor, designing secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and establishing governance frameworks to enable secure cloud adoption at scale.

You will assess environments, lead security reviews, define target-state architectures, and collaborate with DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, and PMO teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in cloud security, cloud transformation, cybersecurity consulting, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles, security architecture, governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience conducting security assessments, risk evaluations, and cloud security reviews.
• Proficiency with security assessment methodologies, tools, and industry best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze complex security challenges and develop practical, business-aligned solutions.
• Proactive and self-driven mindset with a strong focus on continuous learning and improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assess existing IT environments, identify business and security requirements, and translate findings into secure cloud strategies and technology solutions.
• Conduct cloud security assessments, cloud security posture reviews, and risk and compliance evaluations to identify vulnerabilities and improvement opportunities.
• Design target-state cloud architectures, operating models, and governance frameworks aligned with business objectives and security requirements.
• Integrate security controls and best practices into cloud infrastructure design while considering broader enterprise architecture and technology strategies.
• Support legacy infrastructure transformation and cloud migration initiatives, ensuring security, compliance, and operational resilience throughout the journey.
• Advise clients on scalable and secure cloud architecture patterns, hosting strategies, and cloud operating models.
• Define and evaluate cloud security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and industry requirements.
• Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Cybersecurity, and PMO teams to embed security throughout the software development lifecycle and CI/CD pipelines.
• Engage stakeholders to develop cloud security strategies that support broader business and technology objectives.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, thought leadership, and business development initiatives.

Skills

Cloud Security

Cloud Architecture

Risk & Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Cybersecurity

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cloud Security Consultant (Career Level 9) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You will serve as a trusted advisor, designing secure cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, and establishing governance frameworks to enable secure cloud adoption at scale.

You will assess environments, lead security reviews, define target-state architectures, and collaborate with DevOps, Enterprise Architecture, and PMO teams to embed security throughout the lifecycle.