Security Consultant

Role description

Join Accenture's Cyber Security practice

At Accenture, we protect the world's leading organizations against an ever-evolving threat landscape. We're looking for a Security Consultant to join our growing Cyber Security practice, someone who brings deep expertise in at least one security domain and the drive to make a real impact for our clients.

What You'll Do

Advise clients on their security posture and help them design and implement tailored solutions

Conduct assessments, gap analyses, and roadmap planning aligned to industry standards

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, both internally and on the client side, to deliver security programs end to end

Stay ahead of emerging threats, technologies, and regulations to bring fresh thinking to every engagement

Contribute to proposals, thought leadership, and the development of Accenture's security offerings

We welcome candidates with a strong background in any of the following areas:

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC): risk frameworks, regulatory compliance (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC2), policy development, and audit support

Identity & Access Management / Privileged Access Management (IAM/PAM): identity lifecycle, privileged access governance, SSO/MFA, directory services, and PAM tooling (CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Sailpoint)

Cloud Security: securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), cloud architecture reviews, CSPM, and DevSecOps practices

Security Operations (SOC/SIEM): threat detection and response, SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, QRadar), incident management, and security monitoring

Application Security: secure SDLC, code reviews, penetration testing, vulnerability management, and OWASP frameworks

Data Privacy & Protection: data classification, DLP strategies, privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), and data governance programs

Threat Intelligence & Hunting: adversary profiling, IOC analysis, proactive threat hunting, and intelligence-led defense

Network & Infrastructure Security: firewall and perimeter management, zero trust architecture, endpoint security, and network segmentation

What We're Looking For

3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in one or more cybersecurity domains

A solid understanding of the security landscape and the ability to translate technical risk into business language

Experience working in consulting, professional services, or a client-facing role is a plus

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Relevant certifications are valued (e.g. CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCSP, CyberArk Defender, Azure/AWS Security, or equivalent)

A collaborative mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, project-driven environment

Why Accenture?

You'll work alongside some of the sharpest minds in the industry, on some of the most complex security challenges in the world. We invest in your growth through continuous learning, certifications, and career development and we celebrate the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives that make our teams stronger.

Accenture is an equal opportunity employer.