Cyber Security Architect – Enterprise & OT Solutions

About the role

Accenture is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to join a growing team of security specialists within a global multinational environment. You will work on highly sensitive, technology‑centric transformation programmes, shaping security architecture for both traditional enterprise IT and innovative operational technology solutions across the UK.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with technical and solutions architects to define security architecture for high‑profile solutions.
• Integrate security controls into on‑premises, cloud, and OT environments.
• Work closely with information assurance and penetration‑testing teams to validate and enhance security measures.
• Develop and maintain security requirements throughout the delivery and operational lifecycle.
• Provide specialist security advice and risk‑based mitigation strategies.

Required profile

• Strong technical experience in at least one area such as IP networking & OT, on‑premises architecture & virtualization, cloud platforms & containerization, databases & LLMs, or mobile technologies & application security.
• Proficiency in threat modeling techniques and defining security requirements.
• Experience managing security requirements through system lifecycles.
• Knowledge of control frameworks like NIST, ISO, and CIS.
• Understanding of protective monitoring, authentication and authorization best practices.

Required skills

• IP networking
• Operational Technology (OT)
• On‑premises architecture
• Virtualization
• Cloud platforms
• Containerization
• Databases
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• Mobile technologies
• Application security
• Threat modeling
• NIST framework
• ISO standards
• CIS controls
• Protective monitoring
• Authentication
• Authorization

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Opportunities to work on high‑profile, technology‑centric transformation programmes