Senior Technical Security Consultant - H&PS
Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cybersecurity · Software Architecture
In short
Are you a seasoned Security Architect or Engineer looking to tackle complex security challenges in the UK's health, public sector, Defence, and Government? This Senior Technical Security Consultant role offers the opportunity to lead security reviews, advise on secure design principles, and collaborate with clients using cutting-edge technologies. Based in Accenture UK offices with client travel, this is a full-time, manager-level position.
Responsibilities
- Act as a senior Security Architect and technical authority across a portfolio of projects and services.
- Lead security architecture reviews and provide expert guidance on secure design principles.
- Assess and advise on cloud, network, infrastructure and application security controls.
- Review complex technical solutions to ensure alignment with security, regulatory, and business requirements.
- Conduct and support threat modelling, risk assessments, and vulnerability assessments.
- Provide technical oversight and recommendations for security testing and penetration testing activities.
- Support vulnerability management activities, helping teams prioritize and remediate security risks.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers, and assurance teams to deliver secure solutions.
- Act as an escalation point for complex technical security challenges.
- Coach and mentor security practitioners, improving the quality and consistency of technical security outputs.
- Promote security best practice and contribute to the development of technical standards.
- Engage with senior stakeholders and technical delivery teams to communicate security risks and recommendations effectively.
Requirements
- Significant experience in one or more of: Security Architecture, Security Engineering, Cloud Security, Network Security, Application Security, Penetration Testing.
- Strong understanding of modern cyber threats, attack techniques, and security risks.
- Experience applying secure-by-design principles across enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of cloud, infrastructure, and enterprise security technologies.
- Ability to translate complex technical security concepts into clear business-focused recommendations.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Experience reviewing security designs, risk assessments, and security testing outputs.
- Full British Nationality at point of application.
- Ability to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance (requires 5 years continuous UK address history).
Desired Qualifications
- CISSP
- CCSP
- SABSA
- TOGAF
- OSCP / OSWP
- CRTO / CRTE
- GXPN
- CREST CRT / CCT
- Microsoft Azure Cybersecurity Architect Expert
- AWS Security Specialty
- Other recognised security industry certifications
- Red Teaming and adversary simulation experience
- DevSecOps experience
- Secure software development and secure coding practices experience
- Advanced penetration testing and technical security assessments experience
- Experience working within large, complex enterprise environments.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)
- 30 days vacation per year
- Private medical insurance
- 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work
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Company
Accenture
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Executive
Locations
London, United Kingdom
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Bristol, United Kingdom
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
Newcastle, United Kingdom
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