Information Assurance Consultant - UK

Job Description

Job Title: Information Assurance Consultant

Career Level: Consultant

Location: Nationwide - London, Cheltenham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Bristol

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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Join Accenture and help secure the systems that matter most

At Accenture, we help organisations build digital systems that are secure, resilient and trusted from day one. As an Information Assurance & Secure by Design Consultant you will be responsible for delivering security assurance and Secure by Design outcomes across complex UK Government, Defence and Government Supply Chain programmes. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking ownership of defined workstreams, engaging directly with clients, and providing clear, risk based security advice. The role bridges delivery and leadership, supporting Managers while mentoring Analysts and contributing to the growth and maturity of Accenture’s Secure by Design capability.

Qualification

In our team you will:

• Support our clients in complex security landscapes to shape and deliver Security Information Assurance, Secure by Design and Security Strategy activities which impact our Clients across their businesses.
• Facilitate and manage stakeholder engagements across multi-functional teams and with senior stakeholders to effectively communicate the value of cybersecurity initiatives and align with industry best practice.
• Build trusted relationships with our Clients to ensure requirements, outcomes and expectations are met and exceeded.
• Engage and collaborate with clients to understand their Security challenges and identify how to drive their Security strategy and impact across various industries and sectors.
• Drive strategic implementation of Security using your knowledge and experience of Security, industry requirements and trends to improve their Security. Including the delivery of compliance, information assurance and Secure by Design measures to complex technical transformation and capability enhancement projects to support clients in their Security transformation journey.
• Provide expert security compliance advice , guidance and support to both technical and non-technical teams within complex projects. This includes assessing and articulate project, information and business risks and propose proportionate mitigations.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert in Security Information Assurance and Secure by Design , creating impactful project deliverables to our clients, such as threat and risk assessments, security policies and procedures, security assurance management plans and accreditation evidence. This includes introducing holistic security compliance processes to projects, encompassing both technical and procedural controls.
• Team Leadership and Practice contribution providing day to day guidance and mentoring to Analysts, reviewing work and supporting their development.
• Contribution to internal Secure by Design activity including developing new assets, methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support business development activities such as input to bids, proposals or client thought leadership, where required.

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

• Strong understanding of secure system lifecycle principles and risk-based assurance with experience and familiarity with NIST, NCSC guidance and HMG policy such as GovS 007 and Secure by Design. Familiarity with recognised security standards and frameworks for Cloud Security.
• Strong stakeholder management skills , with the ability to explain security risks and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at various levels.
• Communication and engagement skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills, with experience delivering and presenting deliverables and/or ideas to diverse audiences.
• Project Delivery capabilities with the ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and manage multiple delivery commitments.
• Industry experience within the Public Sector, Critical National Infrastructure and/or HMG Supply Chain Security.
• Demonstrable experience delivering information assurance, cyber security or Secure by Design activities in complex environments.

Desirable experience for this role:

• Exposure to assurance and compliance activities in regulated environments.

Set yourself apart:

• Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar
• Experience of providing security compliance expertise to projects delivering complex technical cloud-based solutions and platforms
• Experience in Information Assurance / Secure by Design delivery
• Progress towards, or holding, relevant security certifications (e.g. ISO 27001, CISSP, CISM or equivalent).

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 30 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 centre's. With 764,000 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

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: 31/08/2023

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. RROOTS #LI-EU

Locations

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