Accenture

• Location: Canberra or Ballarat
• Start Date: Targeted start date: ASAP
• Employment Type: Full‑time, On-site
• Working Rights: Due to the nature of the work and client requirements, preference will be given to Australian Citizens who are able to obtain or currently hold a security clearance.

WHO WE ARE:​ 

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent and innovation led company with 738,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients succeed and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com  

Job Description:

Are you ready to shape the future?

Join us in shaping the future of security solutions! You will have the opportunity to perform independently and become a subject matter expert while actively participating in discussions that contribute to innovative solutions for work-related challenges. Your expertise in Cybersecurity Analytics will be invaluable as we work together to create a safer digital environment. We are excited to see how your contributions will make a difference!

What You'll Do:

• Conduct security risk assessments and assist in identifying vulnerabilities and remediation pathways.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of security controls aligned to industry and government standards.
• Perform security analysis across systems, applications, processes, and data to identify gaps and potential threats.
• Contribute to security assurance activities, maintaining documentation for audits, governance, and compliance.
• Assist with client engagement, including workshops, requirement gathering, and preparation of reports.

Expanded Technical Responsibilities

• Design and implement security solutions that enhance overall organizational security posture.
• Govern the use of enterprise security tools and architecture frameworks, ensuring consistent and secure adoption.
• Build and maintain digital identity and platform security capabilities, including IAM, PAM, and zero‑trust components.
• Develop strategies for data protection and cloud security, incorporating encryption, classification, and secure architecture principles.
• Establish and operate Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities, supporting threat detection, incident triage, and response workflows.

What We're Looking For:

• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, National Security (International Relations) or any related field.
• Skills and Attributes:
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Understanding of security risk frameworks and assessments
  • Working knowledge of security controls and industry standards
  • Strong attention to detail, structured thinking, and communication skills
  • Adaptability, eagerness to learn, and willingness to work onsite in secure environments

Nice to have:

• Proficiency in Cybersecurity Analytics
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in relevant or related security skills
• Advanced knowledge of threat intelligence
• Intermediate proficiency in incident response
• Expert understanding of risk management frameworks
• Advanced skills in designing security architecture
• Intermediate proficiency in compliance and regulatory standards

Why You'll Love Working Here: 

• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. 
• Career Growth: We provide opportunities for continuous learning and development, so you can grow your career and reach your full potential. 
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements to help you achieve it. 
• Impactful Work: You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real impact on our clients and the world. 
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Long & short-term career break opportunities
• Structured career development program
• Local and international career opportunities.
• Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
• Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
• We are proud to be in the top 3 of last year’s Diversity & Inclusion Index!

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia:

At Accenture, we recognize that our people are multi-dimensional, and we create a work environment where all people feel like they can bring their authentic selves to work, every day.

Our unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity unleashes innovation and creates a culture where everyone feels they have equal opportunity. Our range of progressive policies support flexibility in ‘where’, ‘when’ and ‘how’ our people work to ensure that Accenture is an organisation where you can strive for more, achieve great things and maintain the balance and wellbeing you need. 

We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email exectalent@accenture.com and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.

To ensure our workplace is inclusive and diverse we are setting bold goals and taking comprehensive action. To achieve these goals, we collect information that allows us to track the effectiveness of our Inclusion and Diversity programs. Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.

Visit us at www.accenture.com 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement for Australia:

At Accenture, our intention is to foster a culture and a workplace in which all of our people feel a sense of belonging and are respected and empowered to do their best work. 

As part of our talent strategy, we hire and develop people who have different backgrounds, different perspectives and different lived experiences. These differences ensure that we have and attract the cognitive diversity to deliver a variety of perspectives, observations and insights which are essential to drive the innovation needed to reinvent, and we hold our leaders accountable for ensuring we have the most innovative and talented people in our industry.

We encourage applications from all people, and we are committed to removing barriers to the recruitment process and employee lifecycle. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, religion or sexual orientation and we do not tolerate discrimination. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process or have a preferred communication method, please email exectalent@accenture.com and cite the relevant Job Number, or contact us on +61 2 9005 5000.

Learn how Accenture protects your personal data and know your rights in relation to your personal data. Read more about our Privacy Statement