Cybersecurity Senior Manager - London

London, 30 Fenchurch Street, United Kingdom

Accenture

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Cybersecurity Senior Manager

Location: London

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.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a team:

You will work with some of the best in the industry, on prestigious projects with the world’s most high-profile clients within the Products sector (covering Life Sciences, Automotive, Consumer Products and Retail, Industrials and Business Services) and enjoy the benefits of being part of Accenture Security. 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 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 are looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and global network of experts, this could be the role for you. 

In our team you will learn:

  • Experience working within the Products sector covering Life Sciences, Automotive, Consumer Products and Retail, Industrials and Business Services. Our clients include many FTSE 100 and High Street Brands, who we work alongside to secure their IT and OT infrastructures. 

  • Lead the delivery of Accenture's security offerings across our cyber resilience, cyber protect and cyber strategy domains that covers areas like security governance, cloud, AI, cyber strategy, risk assessments, identity and access management and managed security services. 

  • Enhance skills to implement security compliance measures to complex technical transformation and capability enhancement projects

As a Senior Manager, you will:

Lead and manage Accenture's cybersecurity initiatives, ensuring the security of both client and internal systems, and providing strategic direction to enhance cybersecurity posture. You will seek out opportunities to create value using different Accenture offerings and services.

You will act as the business architect by partnering with clients and identify accountable client counterparts to deliver complex, transformational, data-driven solutions.

We expect you to be distinguished by a deep understanding of your clients’ business needs and to constantly find innovative ways to deliver data-driven outcomes that align with Accenture’s practice offerings and services. With this leadership position, you will also be an integral part of the Products security practice and help nurture the careers of other practitioners, participate in recruiting new talent and cultivate a close practice community.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Engage with clients to understand their business needs and align security measures accordingly.

  • Communicate cybersecurity strategies, risks, and incidents to senior management and clients.

  • Develop and deliver cybersecurity strategies and solutions tailored to client needs.

  • Manage delivery of complex security projects in complex environments

  • Conduct cybersecurity strategy, readiness, and discovery assessments; be familiar with security frameworks, compliance requirements, and security operations.

  • Provide expert security compliance advice, guidance, and support to both technical and non-technical teams within complex projects (e.g., Enhanced CAF, ISO 27001, NIST).

  • Assess and articulate project, information, and business risks and propose proportionate mitigations.

  • Produce project deliverables such as threat and risk assessments, security policies and procedures, security assurance management plans, and accreditation evidence.

  • Provide leadership and guidance to security project teams to deliver high quality outputs encompassing both technical and procedural controls.

  • Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and providing cybersecurity expertise during proposal development.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to drive repeat business and referrals.

  • Evaluate and manage relationships with cybersecurity vendors and service providers.

  • Understanding of both IT and OT cyber security risks

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:  

  • Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, practices, and technologies.

  • Knowledgeable about the threat landscape and cyber risks for clients within the Products sector.

  • Knowledge and experience of security standards, industry best practices and security technologies.

  • 7+ years of working experience in cyber security with both IT and OT experience

  • Familiarity with common frameworks within the Products sector (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO27001, Enhanced CAF, and CIS controls).

  • Knowledge and experience of security processes and operating models.

  • Familiarity with IT and OT security risks, challenges, and solutions.

  • Knowledge and experience of third-party landscape and public cloud services that can assist in providing robust security solutions.

  • Comfortable working with both waterfall and agile methodologies and exposure across the full delivery lifecycle.

  • Demonstratable ability to contribute content to business development/proposal efforts.

  • Comfortable working with senior management (CISO, CIO, CTO, Security teams, Enterprise/Security Architects, Application teams, Cloud engineers, Ops, and SecOps).

  • Proficiency in security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and encryption.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. 

Set yourself apart:

  • Relevant qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar 

  • Knowledge and experience of OT security 

  • Experience of delivering cloud-based solutions and platforms 

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 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.

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 centers. With 509,000 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 www.accenture.com

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: 30/08/25

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

About Accenture

We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.

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Tags: Agile CISM CISO CISSP Clearance Cloud Compliance Encryption Firewalls Governance IAM IDS IPS ISO 27001 NIST Risk assessment SecOps Security Clearance SIEM Strategy

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Region: Europe
Country: United Kingdom

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