Consultant – Information Assurance & Secure by Design

Overview

In this role you help secure critical UK government and defense programs by delivering security assurance and Secure by Design outcomes. You work with cross-functional client teams, take ownership of workstreams, and provide risk-based security advice to senior stakeholders. You bridge delivery and leadership, mentoring analysts and growing Accenture’s Secure by Design capability. This position offers autonomy, client-facing impact, and opportunities to shape security strategy across complex transformations.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver Security Information Assurance, Secure by Design and Security Strategy activities for clients
• Facilitate stakeholder engagements with senior leadership to communicate cybersecurity value
• Build trusted client relationships to meet requirements and expectations
• Collaborate with clients to drive Security strategy across industries
• Lead strategic security implementations and compliance measures in complex transformations
• Provide expert security compliance guidance to technical and non-technical teams
• Develop deliverables such as threat and risk assessments, security policies, and accreditation evidence
• Mentor Analysts and contribute to internal Secure by Design practice and asset development
• Support business development activities including bids and thought leadership

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of secure system lifecycle principles and risk-based assurance
• Experience with NIST, NCSC guidance and HMG policy (GovS 007) and cloud security standards
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to communicate risks to diverse audiences
• Proven project delivery capability with independence and prioritization
• Industry experience in Public Sector, Critical National Infrastructure, or HMG Supply Chain Security
• Demonstrable experience delivering information assurance, cybersecurity, or Secure by Design activities

• Stakeholder management
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Adaptability and autonomy
• Security Information Assurance
• Secure by Design
• Risk assessment techniques

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