Cyber Security Architect

Role: Cyber Security Architect

Location: Manchester or Bristol (must be willing to travel to client sites throughout the UK on an ad hoc basis)

Salary: Competitive salary and package ( Depending on level of experience)

Accenture are hiring at the following levels for this role (Associate Manager or Specialist level)

Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history (typically including no periods of 30 consecutive days or more spent outside of the UK) and declaration of being a British passport holder with no dual nationalism at the point of application.
Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

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.

As a Security Architect you will:

Have the opportunity to join a growing and exciting team of security architects within a global multinational organization, specializing highly sensitive and rewarding technology centric transformation programs.

On a day to day basis you will integrate and collaborate with technical and solutions architects to define the security architecture for high-profile solutions within traditional and groundbreaking enterprise IT as well as custom operational technology systems.

You will have a Cyber Security background, will perform as a client-facing role, and will be willing to contribute to our internal Digital Transformation strategy and expertise.

In addition to working closely with Information assurance and pen test teams to validate effectiveness of security controls or define new security solutions in an agile, innovative and team centric manner.

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strong technical experience of security in at least one of the following areas:

  • IP networking & OT

  • On-premises architecture and Virtualization

  • Cloud platforms and Containerization

  • Databases and LLMs

  • Mobile Technologies & Application security

• Threat modeling techniques to identify security threats to systems, leading to the definition of Security requirements.

• Managing security requirements through the delivery and operational life cycle of a system.

• Provision of authoritative specialist security advice in:

  • Risk and threat-based mitigation to system designs.

  • Control frameworks such as NIST, ISO, CIS.

  • Protective monitoring, Authentication and authorization best practices.

• Develop excellent working relationships with key stakeholders, peers and subordinates.

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, demonstrated through:

  • Effectively explain complex technical solutions to a non-technical audience.

  • Writing meaningfully to deliver clear information and guidance.

  • Giving impactful presentations, articulating clearly key points.

• Critical thinking and problem solving within information technology.

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!

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

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: 31/8/25

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