Security Associate Director

Posted:
9/8/2024, 9:01:00 PM

Location(s):
Melbourne, Florida, United States ⋅ Florida, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

THE WORK:

APAC Lead for incident readiness and proactive services for the Cyber Readiness and Response team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the APAC Incident Readiness and Proactive Services team, driving initiatives to improve clients' cyber readiness and response capabilities.

  • Develop and implement strategies for incident readiness, including incident response planning, playbook development, and tabletop exercises.

  • Conduct readiness assessments and gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in clients' cyber security posture.

  • Collaborate with clients to design and execute proactive security measures, including threat hunting, vulnerability management, and security awareness training.

  • Provide expert guidance on best practices for incident detection, response, and recovery.

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to integrate cyber readiness initiatives with overall security strategies and business objectives.

  • Lead the development and delivery of training programs to enhance clients' incident response capabilities.

  • Stay updated on the latest cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends to inform proactive security measures.

  • Prepare and present detailed reports on readiness activities, findings, and recommendations to clients and senior management.

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the Cyber Readiness and Response team, encouraging innovation and excellence.

HERE'S WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Incident Response Operations, Incident Management, Security Threat Hunting, Threat Intelligence

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ACCENTURE:

  • Holistic well-being program including health insurance

  • Life & Salary Continuance Insurance

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave

  • Long & short-term career break opportunities

  • Structured career development program

  • Local and international career opportunities.

  • Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™

  • Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.

  • We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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