Security Architect Senior Manager

Job Description

Job Title:Cyber Security Architect

Locations:Any UK- must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis

Level: Senior Manager

Salary: Competitive salary andpackage(Dependent on Experience)

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC+ security clearance which typicallyrequires 10years continuous UK address history usually including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.

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As aCyberSecurity Architect- Senior Manageryou will:

• Lead the end-to-end deliveryof security projectsin complex, regulated, public sector environments
  

• Act as the primary point of contact for client stakeholders,building trust-based relationships and ensuring seamless execution
  

• Be the Security Architecture SMEfor projects,leading teams of specialists in defining securitysolutions,strategyand roadmaps, and be a technical authorityfor alignment tonational (HMG and NCSC) and industry standards and good practice.
  

• Drive business development byidentifyingopportunities within existing accounts and building new client relationships. Support and lead bid activities, delivering security responses to RFPsand SoWs.
  

• Support the development of the Security Architecture andCyber practice,mentoringteam members,developingbest practice approaches to support delivery, and contributing to thought leadership.
  

Qualification

We are looking for experience in the following skills:

Significanttechnical experience of security in at least one of the following areas:

• IP networking & OT
  

• Software and Application Security
  

• Public cloud platforms and Containerization technologies
  

• Mobile technologies (Mobile application security, device/embedded systems security)
  

• On-premises architecture and Virtualization
  

• AI solutions
  

Excellence in technical securitydeliveryincluding:

• Define the security architecture for high-profile, public facing, government digital services
  

• Define the security strategy, enterprisearchitectureand roadmap for largeprogrammesof work aligned toorganisationand business objectives
  

• Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational lifecycle of the system
  

• Provideauthoritative specialist security advice
  

• Review and thoroughly understand applications from a security perspective, using your knowledge of Secure by design, NCSC bestpracticeand control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS
  

• Threat modellingtechniques toidentifysecurity threats to systems
  

• Provide risk and threat-based mitigation advice on system designs
  

• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders
  

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing,demonstratedthrough:

• 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
  

Demonstrate critical thinking by:

• Analysingand evaluating information
  

• Using information gathered to present solutions and reach decisions
  

Work in partnership with others to:

• Effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders to ensuresynergy
  

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

Whilst having experience in a consultancy is beneficial, demonstrable experience in working with clients/external partners in other settings will always be considered.

What’sin it for you

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes up to 30 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility arerequiredto 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.

Closing Date for Applications31/05/26

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

Locations

Birmingham

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