Role: Security Architect
Location: SouthWest
Salary: Competitive salary and package dependent on experience
Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.
As a Security Architect you will:
Have the opportunity to join a growing and exciting team of security architects within a global multinational organization, specializing in highly sensitive and rewarding technology-centric transformation programs.
On a day-to-day basis 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.
You will have a Cyber Security background, will perform in a client-facing role, and will be willing to contribute to our internal Digital Transformation strategy and expertise.
In addition to working closely with Information assurance and pen test teams to validate the effectiveness of security controls or define new security solutions in an agile, innovative, and team-centric manner.
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
* Strong technical experience of security in at least one of the following areas:
o IP networking & OT
o On-premises architecture and Virtualization
o cloud platforms and Containerization
o Databases and LLMs
o Mobile Technologies & Application security
* Threat modeling 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
o Risk and threat-based mitigation to system designs.
o Control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS.
o Protective monitoring, Authentication, and authorization best practices.
* Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, peers, and subordinates.
* Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:
o Effectively explaining complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience.
o Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information and guidance.
o Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points.
* Critical thinking and problem-solving within information technology.
What's in it for you
At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Closing Date for Applications: 28/2/25
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. #J-18808-Ljbffr