Cyber Security Manager – Resources Industry

Overview

As Security Resources Manager, lead security delivery for clients in energy, chemicals, and utilities. You’ll combine technical security expertise with commercial know-how to grow Accenture’s security business and ensure successful program outcomes. You’ll bridge client needs with Accenture’s domain experts, shaping security solutions in regulated environments. The role offers high-impact projects with cross-functional collaboration and career progression in a growing practice.

Pay / Benefits

• up to 30 days’ vacation per year
• private medical insurance
• 3 extra days leave for charitable work
• hybrid working
• structured career progression
• competitive total compensation package

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end security project delivery in regulated environments, managing timelines, budgets, and quality
• Serve as the primary client contact across technical and executive stakeholders to ensure seamless execution
• Conduct cybersecurity strategy assessments and readiness evaluations using industry frameworks
• Identify risks at multiple levels and propose proportionate mitigations
• Analyze secure architectures, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend improvements
• Design and implement tailored security solutions and control frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001)
• Produce high-quality deliverables (threat/risk assessments, policies, assurance plans, compliance evidence)
• Stay informed on emerging threats and AI-driven security, informing client strategy
• Drive business development within existing accounts and support new opportunities
• Lead and develop security consultants and contribute to thought leadership
• Collaborate with industry and alliance teams to create differentiated security offerings
• Participate in hybrid delivery with client and project-based flexibility

Key requirements

• 12+ years of cybersecurity experience, with focus on critical infrastructure or regulated environments
• Proven track record leading complex, multi-workstream security programs
• Familiarity with security regulations and frameworks (NIST, NIS, CAF)
• Experience engaging both technical teams and executive stakeholders
• Commercial awareness including bids, proposals, or account growth
• Excellent communication translating risks into business impact
• Willingness to travel across the UK

• strong communication
• commercial acumen
• leadership and mentoring
• OT security
• security operations (vulnerability management, detect & respond)
• security architecture analysis

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