Data & AI Security Consultant

Accenture; Portugal; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a skilled Data & AI Security Professional to develop and implement innovative security solutions in Portugal. Your role will involve designing secure Data & AI architectures and managing data protection solutions across cloud environments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, alongside 5-10 years of cybersecurity experience. Strong analytical skills and fluency in English are essential, along with hands-on knowledge of data protection tools.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience advising on security controls.
• Hands-on experience with data protection solutions.
• Programming knowledge in Python, R, Scala or similar.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in secure Data & AI architecture design.
• Implement and manage data protection solutions.
• Troubleshoot complex technical security issues.

Skills

Data Security design and implementation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business IT, Security or related field

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Data protection platforms

Job description

Accenture CyberSecurity

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Data & AI Security Professional to join our team. As a Data & AI Security Professional, you will play a crucial role in developing and implementing innovative Data & AI‑driven solutions to address complex business challenges. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams to collect, analyze, and interpret data to drive actionable insights and enhance decision‑making processes.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical leadership in the design and deployment of secure Data & AI architectures across on‑premises and cloud environments
• Define, implement and standardize Data & AI security methods, controls and procedures, including automation and system integration
• Implement and manage data protection solutions covering discovery, classification, anonymization and encryption
• Prepare system security and governance reports, collecting, analysing and summarising data, trends and metrics for operational and project reporting
• Troubleshoot complex technical security issues, managing multiple priorities in fast‑paced delivery environments
• Partner closely with clients to identify, design and implement the most effective Data & AI security solutions aligned with business and regulatory needs

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business IT, Security or a related field (e.g. Business Informatics, Computer Security, ICT & Business, Business Analytics, Data Science or equivalent)
• 5‑10 years of experience in cyber security technical roles, advising on security controls design, implementation and testing
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Purview (DLP) or equivalent data protection platforms
• Strong knowledge in at least one core Data Security domain:
• Discovery & Classification (e.g. Microsoft, Varonis, SailPoint)
• Data Anonymization (e.g. Microsoft, Thales, IBM)
• Data Encryption (e.g. Microsoft, Thales, Gemalto)
• Programming knowledge in Python, R, Scala or similar languages
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration skills, ideally within global and multi‑functional teams
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
• Fluency in English

Legal:

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

What Will Set You Apart

• Cloud Security (Azure AZ-900, AZ-500, and AWS (Amazon Web Services) Security an advantage)
• Data Security related vendor certification(s). (Microsoft, Varonis, SailPoint, etc.)
• Hands‑on experience in any of the major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

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