Cyber Security Architect

Job Description

Cyber Security Architect

Role Location - Any UK

Salary: Competitive (based on experience)

Level: Accenture will be hiring at Associate Manager level

Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which typically requires 5 years continuous UK address history, no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside the UK, and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationality at the point of application.

The above information relates to a specific client requirement.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity.

Responsibilities

As a Security Architect you will:

• Integrate and collaborate with technical and solutions architects to define the security architecture for high profile solutions within traditional and groundbreaking enterprise IT as well as custom operational technology systems.
• Work closely with Information Assurance and pen testing teams to validate the effectiveness of security controls or define new security solutions in an agile, innovative and team centric manner.

Required Experience

• Strong technical experience of security in at least one of the following areas:
  • IP networking & OT
  • On premises architecture and Virtualisation
  • Cloud platforms and Containerisation
  • Databases and LLMs
  • Mobile technologies & application security
• Threat modelling techniques to identify security threats to systems, leading to the definition of security requirements.
• Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational life cycle of a system.
• Provision of authoritative specialist security advice in:
  • Risk and threat based mitigation to system designs
  • Control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS
  • Protective monitoring, authentication and authorisation best practices.
• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, peers and subordinates.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:
  • Effectively explaining complex technical solutions to a non technical audience
  • Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information and guidance
  • Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points
• Critical thinking and problem solving within information technology.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with clients and partners.

Previous employment as a Security Architect is desirable but not essential; technical specialists with a strong lean towards security often make good security architects.

What's in it for you

You will receive a competitive basic salary, up to 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice. Within security architecture we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills.

Location

London

Closing Date for Applications

28/02/2025

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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About Accenture - Final Thoughts

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We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.

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