Is cybersecurity, particularly the convergence of IT and OT landscapes, your area of expertise and enthusiasm? Are you inspired by the rapid digitalization of industrial facilities and production environments?  you looking for a challenging role in a dynamic and innovative environment where you can make a real impact and build your own team?

If so, we’re looking for you!

Your mission
As part of the expansion of our Resources Security Industry Practice in German-speaking markets, you will shape pioneering security solutions within the energy, chemicals, utilities, and renewable energy sectors. Together we lead our customers safely into the digitized future while strengthening and trustfully building further business relationships. You'll make cyber risks feel less threatening by designing security solutions that take our customers in the resources industry to the next level of resilience. 

At Accenture, you create the environment in which you thrive – with ways of working that suit you. You remain flexible - whether full-time or part-time. And become part of a team full of unique people who make a difference together. 

The earliest start date for this role is autumn 2025.

What awaits you

• Leverage your experience
  As a cybersecurity professional you manage customer requests and projects across industries such as energy, chemical production, and utility companies, including critical infrastructure. Depending on your background and experience, you focus on cybersecurity domains such as governance and risk management (e.g. ISO2700x), regulatory compliance (e.g. NIS2, KRITIS) or Managed Security Services (e.g. SIEM/SOC). You will guide clients through the entire project lifecycle and various phases of remediation until transition to service readiness, to secure their business. From needs assessment and proposal management to technical solution design and implementation planning. In parallel, you support Key Account Management by addressing security-related topics for key clients in the resources industry and you support the sales process by preparing client presentations, workshops, proposals and proof of concepts. 

• Design outstanding solutions
  For complex client challenges you will develop and implement comprehensive security solutions that address IT and OT systems holistically, converging both worlds to meet future demands. You conduct security maturity assessments, considering an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, develop security concepts and risk mitigation approaches for securing client environments and ensure their compliance with regulations, standards, and policies. Together we are stronger, you build and lead a cybersecurity team tailored to market trends, emerging technologies, and client needs.

• Ensure outstanding service quality 
  You act as a trusted advisor throughout the proposal and project lifecycle. Whether you are leading multidisciplinary expert teams and oversee program activities in both national and international client environments or collaborating with client stakeholders to deliver results on time and within budget, our clients can count on your advice and support.

What we look forward to 

• Relevant degree or equivalent qualifications in engineering, technology, economics or a similar field
• At least five years of experience in IT OT cybersecurity and industry expertise in energy, chemicals, utilities, or renewable energy, particularly in the context of critical infrastructure
• A team player with proven track record in managing and executing complex projects, including team leadership, and client management
• High level of initiative, resilience and strategic mindset coupled with analytical thinking, strong communication and presentation skills that you enjoy showing to customers on site
• Fluency in German and English, with excellent negotiation skills in both languages
  
  Please note that the interview process will be conducted in German.

What we offer you

• Work where you are needed - at one of Accenture's locations, remotely or at the client's site
• Extensive training and development opportunities
• Individual mentoring
• Attractive career opportunities
• A work culture that promotes diversity and inclusion

You and Accenture

In this role, you will be part of Accenture Security. Our mission is to secure the world by delivering on our promise of technology and human ingenuity. With services ranging from strategy and consulting to implementation and operations, we support our clients as a trusted partner throughout the security process.

At Accenture, you work with authentic professionals who have one thing in common: A passion for change. We are constantly on the lookout for new employees who have the personality, knowledge, and skills to make our agile and interdisciplinary teams even better. As facilitators, we use the synergy of technology and human intelligence to spark digital innovation and protect the foundations of digital production and connected infrastructures. Join our team and implement innovative solutions that enable our clients to seize the opportunities of digital transformation.

Your Kontact

Still have questions? Write to your personal contact person Lara at lara.hauptfleisch@accenture.com.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About Accenture

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