Security Engineering Consultant

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The Role

You will need to be a passionate, experienced, highly motivated professional with a passion for Security Engineering. Being a thought leader, while having a strong security operations or platform engineering background, working in large teams and will be comfortable in a client-facing role. Delivering innovative and effective security solutions for our clients, while also contributing to digital transformation strategies.You will work closely with clients to provide expert advice and guidance on all aspects of security engineering. Responsible for assisting, designing and implementing effective security solutions that meet the unique needs of each client. While providing mentorship, leadership, and technical expertise to other engineers on the team.

You will have a deep understanding of current and emerging security technologies, as well as the ability to effectively communicate complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will lead security assessments, supporting development of security policies and procedures, and oversee the implementation of security controls to ensure the protection of critical assets.

Additionally, you will be responsible for managing project timelines, budgets, and resources, as well as providing mentorship and guidance to junior team members. The role requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and colleagues.

This role is critical in driving the growth and success of the organisation, providing expert guidance to clients, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and excellence in security engineering services.

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

• Comprehensive experience in vulnerability management and Tenable tooling.

• A deep understanding of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, anti-virus software, encryption, SIEM and authentication mechanisms with experience in implementing, configuring, and troubleshooting most of these technologies.

• A broad knowledge of industry standards and best practices for security engineering. This includes standards such as ISO 27001, CAF, and NIST, as well as best practices for security architecture, risk assessment, and compliance.

• A deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including network architecture, servers, storage, and cloud computing. Being experienced in designing and implementing secure infrastructure solutions.

• A good understanding of business operations, including business processes, workflows, and systems. Being able to identify security risks and threats that may impact business operations and provide recommendations for mitigating those risks.

• Experience in project management, including scoping, planning, budgeting, and resource allocation. Should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ensure that they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the client's satisfaction.

Set yourself apart:

• Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience

• Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information, and guidance

• Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points

• Analysing and evaluating information

• Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions

• Displaying familiarity and comfort with a breadth of technologies (appropriate to the level of the role) and an appreciation of how they can be combined and applied to solve customer problems

• Effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders to ensure synergy

• Collaborate meaningfully with all parties to ensure outcomes are reached effectively

What is in it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 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 will 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 30/10/2024

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

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 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. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, 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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