Cyber Security Architect

Cyber Security Architect

Location – Any UK
Salary – Competitive (based on experience)
Level – Associate Manager
Security clearance – BPSS and SC required, with 5 years UK address history, British passport, no dual nationality.

Qualifications & Experience

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‑Test teams to validate effectiveness of security controls or define new security solutions in an agile, innovative and team‑centric manner.
• Have strong technical experience 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
• Apply threat‑modeling techniques to identify security threats and define security requirements.
• Manage security requirements through the delivery and operational life cycle of a system.
• Provide authoritative specialist security advice in risk and threat‑based mitigation, control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS, and protective monitoring, authentication and authorisation best practices.
• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, peers and subordinates.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing: explain complex technical solutions to non‑technical audiences, deliver clear written guidance, give impactful presentations.
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving within information technology.

Flexibility & Mobility

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

Desirability

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

Benefits & Training

At Accenture you will receive a competitive basic salary and an extensive benefits package including 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work.

Training

Within security architecture we offer continual training and upskilling opportunities for both technical and soft skills.

Closing Date

Closing Date for Applications: 31/03/2025. Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

Locations

• London
• Manchester

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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