Security Consultant - H&PS

Accenture
London

Job Description

Security Consultant - H&PS

Location Flexible: UK (With Client Travel)

Career Level: Consultant

Salary: Competitive Salary & Package (Dependent on Experience)

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) at the point of application. This role also requires full British Nationality at point of application.

Note: The above information relates to a specific client requirement

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 most complex security challenges in the UK health, public sector, Defence and Central Government.

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 and complex 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 Consultant, you will:
  • Design security architectures for a range of IT solutions, including large digital transformational programmes
  • Provide advisory to wider complex transformation programmes that shape the future of the UK
  • Advise clients on regulatory compliance (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, PCI-DSS)
  • Communicate to a wide range of stakeholders on secure design solutions and IT risk mitigation strategies
  • Solve challenging security problems via research and innovation
  • Identify security vulnerabilities in system architectures and articulate these via risk terminology

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 30 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: 31/03/2026

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

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Qualification

W e are looking for experience in the following skills:
  • Passion for improving the UK public sector security posture
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and risk management
  • 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/CISSP or similar certification
  • Preferred current Government Security Clearance (SC, DV etc.) or ability to gain clearance

Locations

London

Birmingham

Edinburgh

Manchester

Additional Information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Please read Accenture’s Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process.

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™.

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Posted 2026-02-06

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