Security Consultant

• 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

• 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

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.