Job description
Security Compliance Consultant
Location: Cheltenham
Please Note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this , which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.
We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO
As a team:
You will work with some of the best in the industry, on prestigious projects with the world’s most high-profile blue-chip companies and enjoy the benefits of being part of Accenture Security. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level.
Do you want to work in an environment where…? You’ll learn, grown and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.
If you’re looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and global network of experts, this could be the for you.
In our team you will learn:
Skills to implement security compliance measures to complex technical transformation and capability enhancement projects
Experience working within cross functional teams
Skills across a range of Cyber Security domains
As a Security Compliance Consultant you will:
Provide expert security compliance advice, guidance and support to both technical and non-technical teams within complex projects
Assess and articulate project, information and business risks and propose proportionate mitigations
Produce project deliverables such as threat and risk assessments, security policies and procedures, security assurance management plans and accreditation evidence
Introduce holistic security compliance processes to projects, encompassing both technical and procedural controls
The following skills and experience are essential for this role:
Demonstrable experience of working to HMG and MOD Information Assurance (IA) requirements and security accreditation processes, including Secure by Design
Familiarity with NIST, NCSC guidance and HMG policy such as GovS 007
Knowledge of Industry best practice and applicable standards for Cloud Security
ISO 27001 qualification and experience of implementing Information Security Management controls and processes
Strong stakeholder communication skills
Set yourself apart:
Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar
Experience of providing security compliance expertise to projects delivering complex technical cloud based solutions and platforms
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 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries — powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at www.accenture.com
Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2023
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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