Cloud, Infrastructure & App Security Consultant

Accenture; Matosinhos; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture CyberSecurity is seeking a senior security consultant to lead and deliver Zero Trust and AWS Cloud Security initiatives across European clients. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into cloud migrations, define security strategies and implement cloud-native controls in AWS, while guiding clients toward robust posture and regulatory compliance.

Fluency in English is essential, and the role requires strong communication of complex concepts to diverse

Qualifications

• Experience in security consulting, cloud security, or Zero Trust initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust models and their application across identity, networks, workloads, endpoints and data.
• Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Security including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, logging, monitoring and threat detection.
• Solid knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards such as NIST 800-207, CIS AWS Benchmark and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the design, implementation and delivery of Zero Trust architectures and AWS Cloud Security solutions.
• Assess client environments and define security strategies aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Design and deploy cloud-native security controls in AWS, covering:
• Implement and manage AWS security services such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, Macie and Inspector.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed security into DevOps, cloud migration and digital transformation programs.
• Support clients in improving cloud security posture, detection and response capabilities, and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to architecture reviews, implementation roadmaps, technical documentation and client presentations.
• At Manager level, mentor junior team members and support project delivery governance.

Skills

Zero Trust concepts

AWS Cloud Security

Security frameworks (NIST/CIS/ISO)

Security communication

English proficiency

Security consulting experience

Education

AWS Security Specialty certification

AWS certifications (Solutions Architect)

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CI/CD pipelines

SIEM / SOAR

Job description

Accenture CyberSecurity

Accenture CyberSecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover across all aspects of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business and industry. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, end‑to‑end solutions tailored to our clients’ needs across their entire value chain, helping them build cyber resilience and grow with confidence.

Selected candidates will take part in Security projects for global and leading companies across Europe.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 5 years of experience in security consulting, cloud security, or Zero Trust–related initiatives
• Strong understanding of Zero Trust security models and their practical application across identity, networks, workloads, endpoints and data
• Hands‑on experience with AWS Cloud Security, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, logging, monitoring and threat detection
• Solid knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards, such as NIST 800‑207, CIS AWS Benchmark and ISO/IEC 27001
• Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Fluency in English

Legal: Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.

What You’ll Do

• Lead or support the design, implementation and delivery of Zero Trust architectures and AWS Cloud Security solutions
• Assess client environments and define security strategies aligned with Zero Trust principles
• Design and deploy cloud‑native security controls in AWS, covering:
• Implement and manage AWS security services such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, Macie and Inspector
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security into DevOps, cloud migration and digital transformation programs
• Support clients in improving cloud security posture, detection and response capabilities, and regulatory compliance
• Contribute to architecture reviews, implementation roadmaps, technical documentation and client presentations
• At Manager level, mentor junior team members and support project delivery governance

What Will Set You Apart

• AWS Security Specialty or other relevant AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate/Professional)
• Experience with DevSecOps practices, IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipeline integration
• Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR and threat detection tooling in cloud environments
• Experience with identity federation, MFA and endpoint security in Zero Trust contexts
• Project management or team leadership experience (Manager level)
• Fluency in other European languages is a plus

Additional Information

Flexibilityfor regular travel within Europe for key project deliveries and client meetings.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com

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