Overview
In this role you will act as a senior security architect guiding a portfolio of projects across health, public sector, defence and government. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess, design and implement secure solutions using up‑to‑date technologies. You will lead risk assessments, threat modelling and security testing activities, mentoring practitioners to raise the quality of security outputs. This position offers a chance to influence security standards and work on complex challenges within a global network.
Pay / Benefits
- 30 days’ vacation per year
- private medical insurance
- 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work
Responsibilities
- Act as senior Security Architect and technical authority across multiple projects
- Lead security architecture reviews and provide guidance on secure design principles
- Assess cloud, network, infrastructure and application security controls
- Review complex solutions to ensure alignment with security, regulatory and business requirements
- Conduct threat modelling, risk assessments and vulnerability assessments
- Oversee security testing and penetration testing activities
- Support vulnerability management and remediation prioritisation
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, testers and assurance teams to deliver secure solutions
- Escalation point for complex technical security challenges
- Coach and mentor security practitioners to improve quality and consistency of outputs
- Promote security best practices and contribute to technical standards across security community
- Engage with senior stakeholders and delivery teams to communicate risks and recommendations effectively
Key requirements
- Security Architecture
- Security Engineering
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- Application Security
- Penetration Testing
- Strong understanding of modern cyber threats and risks
- Secure-by-design principles across enterprise environments
- Knowledge of cloud, infrastructure and enterprise security technologies
- Ability to translate complex security concepts into business-focused recommendations
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience reviewing security designs, risk assessments and security testing outputs
- Stakeholder management
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Security Architecture
- Security Engineering
- Cloud Security
Senior Technical Security Consultant - H&PS in Edinburgh employer: Accenture
Accenture is an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in a dynamic environment, particularly in the role of Operations Engineer. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with senior colleagues while enjoying flexible work arrangements that promote a healthy work-life balance. The company's commitment to continuous improvement and innovation makes it a rewarding place to build your career.
