Security Consultant - NewcastleSecurity Consultant
Location Flexible:Newcastle
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.
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As a team:
We are one of the world's leading providers of data engineering. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. Do you want to work in an environment where you will be part of a thriving team working on the mostplex security challenges in the UK health, public sector, Defence and Centralernment.
You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways
If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you. As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.
In our team you will learn:
How to identify and deploy innovative security solutions to real world problems, across a variety of industries How to work with both clients and internal stakeholders, across a wide range of disciplines, providing expert input and influencing design of large andplex IT solutions How to apply a range of risk methodologies, advising both internal and external stakeholders on risk mitigations. How to work with a wide range of security technologies, including new and emerging technologies Get to work with leading technologies, experts, and industry leaders
As a Security Analyst, you will:
Design security architectures for a range of IT solutions, including large digital transformational programmes Provide advisory to widerplex transformation programmes that shape the future of the UK Solve challenging security problems via research and innovation Identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures and articulate these via risk terminology
We are looking for experience in the following skills:
Passion for improving the UK public sector security posture Experience applying security technologies to architectures and solution designs, such as Privilege Access Management, SSO, IDAM, Network security and encryption Understanding of IT infrastructure, technical concepts, and design methodologies Understand threat modelling and development of reference architecture Ability to learn and adapt quickly Preferred hands on experience in Network and/or Cloud security Ideally hold SABSA/TOGAF or similar certification Preferred currenternment Security Clearance (SC, DV etc.) or ability to gain clearance
What's in it for you
At Accenture in addition to apetitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 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.
Closing Date for Applications: 31/08/2025
Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.
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