Security Consultant - Resources

Role: Security Consultant - Resources

Location: London

Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

As a Security Consultant - Resources, you will:

Drive Accenture's cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the security of both client and internal systems, and providing strategic direction to enhance cybersecurity posture. You will seek out opportunities to create value using different Accenture offerings and services.

Be part of the delivery of complex cyber security projects, ensuring they meet client requirements, are delivered on time, and within budget. This role demands a deep understanding of cyber security principles, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Engage with clients to understand their business needs and align security measures accordingly.

• Planning, execution, and delivery of cyber security projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and compliance with industry standards.

• Communicate cybersecurity strategies, risks, and incidents to senior management and clients.

• Develop and deliver cybersecurity strategies and solutions tailored to client needs.

• Manage delivery of complex security projects in regulated environments.

• Conduct cybersecurity strategy, readiness, and discovery assessments; be familiar with security frameworks, compliance requirements, and security operations.

• Provide expert security compliance advice, guidance, and support to both technical and non-technical teams within complex projects (e.g., Enhanced CAF, ISO 27001, NIST).

• Assess and articulate project, information, and business risks and propose proportionate mitigations.

• Produce project deliverables such as threat and risk assessments, security policies and procedures, security assurance management plans, and accreditation evidence.

• Provide leadership and guidance to security project teams to deliver high quality outputs encompassing both technical and procedural controls.

• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and providing cybersecurity expertise during proposal development.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to drive repeat business and referrals.

• Evaluate and manage relationships with cybersecurity vendors and service providers.

• Ensure all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and comply with relevant regulations and best practices.

• Understanding of both IT and OT cyber security risks.

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies. Hands-on experience with security tools and platforms is critical.

• Knowledgeable about the threat landscape, regulatory landscape, and cyber risks for clients within the Resources sector.

• Knowledge and experience with security standards, industry best practices, and security technologies.

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity.

• Familiarity with common frameworks within the Resources sector (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO27001, Enhanced CAF, and CIS controls).

• Knowledge and experience with security processes, operating models, and third-party landscape.

• Experience with public cloud services that assist in providing robust security solutions.

• Familiarity with IT and OT security risks, challenges, and solutions.

• Comfortable working with both waterfall and agile methodologies, and exposure across the full delivery lifecycle.

• Demonstrable ability to contribute content to business development/proposal efforts.

• Comfortable working with senior management (CISO, CIO, CTO) and various technical teams (Security, Enterprise/Security Architects, Application teams, Cloud engineers, Ops, and SecOps).

• Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and encryption.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Effective resource allocation to meet project demands and deadlines.

• Manage project budgets, track expenditures, and ensure cost-efficiency.

Set yourself apart:

• Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar.

• Knowledge and experience of OT security.

• Experience of delivering cloud-based solutions and platforms.

What is in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Closing Date for Applications: 30/11/2024

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.