Consultant – Cybersecurity Integration

About Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. We bring together deep industry expertise, advanced technology, and global delivery capabilities to help clients transform and secure their businesses at scale.

Within Accenture Security, we help clients build cyber resilience across enterprise IT, operational technology (OT), and digital ecosystems.

Role Overview

As a Consultant – Cybersecurity Integration, you will support the cybersecurity workstream of large-scale integration programmes (e.g., acquisitions, divestments, and transformations). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to assess current security posture, identify risks, and enable secure Day 1 and post-integration readiness.

This role requires a strong blend of cybersecurity fundamentals, structured problem solving, and stakeholder coordination across business, IT, and OT environments.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cybersecurity Assessment & Analysis

• Conduct asset discovery and inventory validation across IT, OT, and business environments
• Perform security control assessments against defined frameworks and integration requirements
• Identify gaps, risks, and dependencies impacting integration outcomes

2. Integration Execution Support

• Support the execution of cybersecurity integration plans across multiple workstreams
• Coordinate with IT, OT, and business teams to gather required data and inputs
• Assist in tracking progress of integration activities and resolving blockers

3. Risk & Remediation Management

• Maintain and track risk logs, issues, and remediation actions
• Support prioritization of security remediation aligned with Day 1 and transition milestones
• Monitor closure of gaps and provide status updates to leadership

4. Day 1 & Transition Readiness

• Support activities required to ensure Day 1 security readiness
• Contribute to transition planning and stabilization efforts post Day 1
• Assist in validating readiness checkpoints and acceptance criteria

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
• Maintain project documentation, including assessment outputs, risk registers, and action trackers
• Ensure documentation is structured, traceable, and audit-ready

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in cybersecurity, IT risk, or technology consulting
• Experience in one or more domains:
• Security assessments / GRC
• IT infrastructure and cloud security
• OT/industrial environments
• Familiarity with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Experience supporting complex projects or transformations is preferred
• Open to Malaysians and expatriates who do not require a visa to work in Malaysia.

Key Skills:

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and track multiple workstreams and dependencies
• Excellent stakeholder coordination across technical and business teams
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with modern AI technologies (for example, Claude, OpenAI, Gemini)

Professional Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on actions
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure project environments
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams
• Strong ownership and accountability for deliverables

Good to Have:

• Exposure to M&A or large-scale integration programmes
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, Security+
• Experience working in regulated industries (e.g., energy, financial services)

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Consultant – Cybersecurity Integration