Senior Cybersecurity Advisor & Account Executive

Accenture Nordics; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

Continuous learning opportunities

Global cybersecurity community

Job summary

Accenture Nordics is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor & Account Executive in the Stockholm area. You will lead strategic directions with C-suite stakeholders and drive client cyber initiatives across advisory and delivery.

Role requires 5–10 years in cybersecurity, strong communication, and a business-focused mindset. Hybrid work in Stockholm and Swedish/English fluency are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with CISO and senior IT stakeholders to shape strategy.
• Experience in business development within consulting or IT/security services.
• 5–10 years of relevant professional cybersecurity experience.
• Based in the Stockholm area and able to work in Sweden.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with executives to shape strategic direction.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identifying cybersecurity needs.
• Act as trusted advisor translating business challenges into cybersecurity solutions.
• Contribute to delivery while handling business development duties.
• Collaborate with internal cybersecurity teams and stakeholders.
• Support clients across advisory to implementation.
• Work hands-on within IT security to assist delivery.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Business development

Cybersecurity domains

Swedish & English fluency

Job description

About Accenture Cybersecurity

Would you like to be part of a team of over 19,000 cybersecurity specialists worldwide? Accenture has an opportunity for you to join our Cybersecurity team.

Would you like to be part of a team of over 19,000 cybersecurity specialists worldwide? Accenture has an opportunity for you to join our Cybersecurity team. At Accenture Cybersecurity, we help organizations protect what matters most by combining deep security expertise with cutting‑edge technology. We support our clients across the entire security journey, from strategy and advisory to implementation and managed security services – helping them navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape with confidence.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Advisor & Account Executive with proven experience working with CISO, CIO, and senior IT and business stakeholders to develop strategic directions, establish operating models, and lead transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience working with C-level executives and cybersecurity leadership to build long‑term relationships and jointly develop strategic direction.
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term client relationships, shaping their cybersecurity needs
• Act as a trusted advisor, translating business challenges into tailored cybersecurity solutions
• Work hands‑on within IT security, contributing to delivery alongside your business development responsibilities
• Collaborate closely with internal cybersecurity teams and stakeholders
• Support clients across a broad range of cybersecurity areas, from advisory to implementation
• 5–10 years of relevant professional experience
• Experience in business development, ideally within consulting or IT/security services
• Experience within cybersecurity – either from consulting or in‑house roles
• Based in the Stockholm area
• Fluent in Swedish and English, both written and spoken

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience across one or more cybersecurity domains such as:
• Identity & Access Management
• Information Security / GRC
• AI Security
• Application Security
• OT Security
• Strong ability to understand customer needs and translate them into value‑driven solutions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial mindset combined with technical credibility

Nice to have

• Experience working with complex enterprise clients
• Experience identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CCSP, ISO 27001)

Location

• Stockholm area
• Hybrid working model

What We Offer

At Accenture, you will join a collaborative and inclusive environment where people are supported to grow and succeed. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to work with leading clients on meaningful cybersecurity challenges.

You will be part of a strong Cybersecurity community that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional development.

For questions about the role, please reach out to our recruiter: [e-mail]

During July, most of our recruitment team will be on summer holiday. As a result, response times may be longer than usual, and you can expect to receive an update regarding your application in early August.