Security Architect (Associate Manager / Lead)

Accenture Southeast Asia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Southeast Asia is seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions that enable secure business transformation. You will develop scalable security architectures and provide technical leadership across security initiatives.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, define security requirements, and deliver security controls across cloud, data, and enterprise platforms, aligning with industry standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional cybersecurity/security architecture experience.
• Proven track record designing and implementing security architectures and technology solutions.
• Hands-on expertise in at least one domain: Cloud Security, IAM, SOC, Network Security, Data Security, App Security or GRC.
• Familiar with NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop security architectures across Cloud, IAM, Network, Data, App Security, SOC and GRC.
• Conduct architecture assessments, threat modeling, and risk assessments.
• Translate business needs into secure technology solutions.
• Define security controls and reference architectures aligned with requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cloud, and business teams to embed security.
• Identify gaps, evaluate risks, and recommend remediation.
• Provide guidance to security engineers and project teams.
• Support governance, compliance, risk management and audits.
• Engage in client workshops, solution development and program delivery.
• Maintain security architecture documentation and implementation roadmaps.

Skills

Security architecture

Stakeholder management

Presentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

SIEM platforms

Identity governance

Endpoint protection

Cloud-native security tools

Data protection solutions

Job description

Accenture is seeking an experienced Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions that enable secure business transformation. This role focuses on developing scalable security architectures, providing technical leadership across security initiatives, and helping organizations strengthen their security posture while supporting strategic business objectives.

As a Security Architect, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, define security requirements, and deliver security solutions across cloud, infrastructure, applications, data, and enterprise platforms. You will play a key role in driving cybersecurity programs and ensuring alignment with industry standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop security architectures and solution designs across Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Network Security, Data Security, Application Security, Security Operations (SOC), and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC).
• Conduct security architecture assessments, design reviews, threat modeling exercises, and security risk assessments.
• Translate business requirements and technical objectives into secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions.
• Define and implement security controls, standards, and reference architectures aligned with organizational security requirements.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, application, cloud, and business teams to embed security into technology initiatives and transformation programs.
• Identify security gaps, evaluate risks, and recommend practical remediation strategies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to security engineers, consultants, and project teams.
• Support security governance, compliance, risk management, and audit-related activities.
• Participate in client engagements, workshops, solution development activities, and cybersecurity program delivery.
• Develop and maintain security architecture documentation, technical standards, design patterns, and implementation roadmaps.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, or security architecture roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing security architectures and security technology solutions.
• Strong hands-on expertise in at least one cybersecurity domain, including Cloud Security, IAM, SOC, Network Security, Data Security, Application Security, or GRC.
• Working knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards such as NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, and Zero Trust principles.
• Experience conducting security assessments, architecture reviews, and risk evaluations.
• Strong stakeholder management, presentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while leading collaboration across diverse technical and business teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with security services and controls within Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Knowledge of SIEM platforms, identity governance solutions, endpoint protection technologies, cloud-native security tools, and data protection solutions.
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale cybersecurity transformation programs.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CCSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent.
• Consulting and client-facing experience in large enterprise environments.
• Experience managing technical deliverables, project milestones, and architecture governance activities.