System Security Practitioner
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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 approximately 784,000 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**.
Accenture Security
Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services.
Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.
Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models.
Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth.
Role Overview
As a **Security Transformation Practitioner** , you will lead the design and delivery of enterprise security solutions that protect digital assets and business operations.
You will operate as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, owning security workstreams, guiding teams, and ensuring security is integrated across systems, applications, and processes.
This role combines hands‑on technical expertise with leadership, stakeholder management, and solution design responsibilities.
Functions to Be Performed
- Lead the design and implementation of security architectures and controls across enterprise platforms, cloud environments, applications, and data layers.
- Drive security transformation initiatives by embedding security requirements throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Conduct security risk assessments and architecture reviews aligned with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.
- Support solution planning, effort estimation, and pre‑sales activities for security engagements.
Responsibilities
- Act as a **Security Subject Matter Expert**, independently owning complex deliverables and leading security workstreams.
- Perform and oversee **security risk assessments**, threat modeling, and control gap analysis using frameworks such as **ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and OWASP**.
- Lead **security administration and data security** initiatives, including IAM concepts, privileged access management, encryption, and data protection strategies.
- Guide **application security** practices, including secure SDLC integration, vulnerability remediation, and DevSecOps enablement.
- Plan and oversee **security testing activities**, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing coordination, and remediation tracking.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of security policies, standards, and procedures based on emerging threats and industry best practices.
- Evaluate and support the adoption of new security tools and technologies to strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
- Communicate security risks, findings, and recommendations clearly to senior technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
- Mentor junior team members and actively contribute to knowledge sharing within the security practice.
Experience
- **8–12 years of overall experience** in information security, cybersecurity, or IT risk management.
- **Minimum 3–5 years of experience** in a lead or supervisory role delivering security solutions or managing security workstreams.
- Proven experience in **enterprise security architecture, security transformation programs, or large‑scale security implementations**.
- Hands‑on experience with **security risk assessments, security testing, and control design** in complex environments.
- Prior experience in **client‑facing or consulting roles** is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with **cloud, application, and data security initiatives** in regulated or large enterprise environments.
Required
- Advanced proficiency in **Security Administration**
- Advanced proficiency in **Security Risk Assessment**
- Advanced proficiency in **Security Testing and Vulnerability Management**
- Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work independently and lead small to mid‑sized teams
Preferred
- Advanced proficiency in **Data Security** (encryption, data classification, data loss prevention)
- Intermediate proficiency in **Application Security** and secure SDLC practices
- Experience with cloud security and modern security architectures
- Excellent communication skills and executive‑level reporting experience
Why join
us?
We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live Next Steps If this sounds like the ideal role, career, and company for you, click below to apply.
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