Cloud Security Senior Manager

Location: London

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 role, 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.

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In our team you will learn:

• Working with IT and Security stakeholders to develop security requirements with a strong understanding of external regulations and best practices as well as unique business needs and capabilities.

• Participate in IT system design and architecture reviews to provide security planning advice and requirements

• Coordinate with Agile / DevOps teams to advocate secure coding and system architecture practices and escalate concerns

As a cloud security senior manager, you will:

• As a Mid-Level Security Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing cloud security architecture solutions. You will work closely with the project team to analyze client requirements, develop technical designs, and provide expert guidance throughout the implementation lifecycle. Your primary skill proficiency in Cloud Security Architecture will be critical to your success in this role.

• Working to ensure that IT solutions are built, tested, and deployed with secure designs and incorporating key business priorities.

• Active collaboration with a variety of different technology teams within IT and IS to promote secure engineering practices.

• The candidate has expertise in one or more of the following areas: cloud security, application security, network security.

• Validate IT software and platform architectures for security best practices and recommend changes to enhance security and reduce risks, where applicable

• Determine baseline security configuration standards.

• Determine strategies for security configuration monitoring and reviewing application changes.

• Articulate security concerns related to the solution being developed and providing guidance to minimize risks associated with the proposed solutions.

• Identify security requirements by evaluating business needs and technical. requirements and relate them to required/desired security controls.

• Support the Risk Management Team as necessary in conducting security assessments of existing and potential vendors, contractors, and software.

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• 8+ years of experience in information security architecture and/or engineering

• Strong knowledge of cloud security posture management, workload protection, application and network security principles

• Strong understanding of secure web application network protocols (HTTP(S), TLS, SFTP, etc.)

• Understanding of the OWASP Top 10 application security risks and its mitigations

• 5+ years of experience in cloud security, application security, and/or network security

Set yourself apart:

• 5+ years direct architectural experience

• Prior experience performing ongoing maintenance and operations of security technologies (e.g. management of firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint security, etc.)

• Knowledge of various security requirements related to regulations/standards such as NIST SP 800-171, 800-53, RMF, ISO 27001, SOX, NCSC standards etc.

• Experience using Agile within project or development teams

• Certifications: CISSP, CISSP-IASSP, CISM, SSCP, SANS GIAC (e.g. GCIA, GCIH, GPEN), CASP, CCNP Security

• An active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required for this role

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: 31/12/2024

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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