Cyber Security Engineer

Job Description Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services—all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centres. Our approximately 750,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners, and communities! We are looking for passionate, tech-savvy and innovative professionals with expertise and experience in security engineering. All our professionals receive comprehensive training covering business, technical and professional skills development. You will have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in Cyber Security as part of our global security practice. What will you do?

1. Participate in the implementation of interesting assignments with Irish clients. Your tasks will include:
2. Analysing security requirements for implementation in a wide variety of on-premise and/or cloud-based security tools.
3. Assessing and measuring the implementation of security controls and architecture across a range of environments.
4. Reviewing and performing gap analysis of security tooling, its implementation, configuration, and operationalisation.
5. Implementation and configuration of security controls to set-up or improve defences.

Qualifications What we expect from you?

1. Good understanding of how to secure a broad range of IT infrastructure and apply tools, techniques and Standard Methodologies through implementation.
2. Deep working knowledge and hands-on experience with some security tooling, e.g. Endpoint Detection and Response, Identity Management, Anti-Malware, Web Proxy, Firewalls, Security Information and Event Management, Cloud Access Security Broker, Data Leakage Prevention, Web Application Firewall, Multi-Factor Authentication, Data Rights Management etc.
3. Familiarity with cloud platforms in IaaS, PaaS and SaaS (Azure, AWS, Salesforce, etc.).
4. Experience with setting up and operating DevSecOps environments and associated tooling.
5. Experience in the documentation and design of Standard Operating Procedures.
6. Experience in reviewing, creating or updating organisational IT security standards.
7. Experience in operational security roles, and adjusting security tooling in response to evolving threat landscape.
8. Familiarity with industry standards, guidelines, and regulatory compliance requirements related to information security and cloud computing such as GDPR, ISO 27001, Cloud Security Alliance, NIST 800-53, etc.
9. Ability to work in complex organisations directly with clients and under little supervision.
10. Problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively and creatively while maintaining a high level of flexibility, professionalism and integrity.
11. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
12. The individual should have a passion for new emerging security technology!
13. Ability to influence technical discussions and decisions.

Nice to haves:

1. 3+ years of security engineering experience.
2. Certification(s) in the security tools which you have in-depth experience of.
3. Relevant security certifications such as SSCP, Comptia Security+, CISSP, CISM and security vendor certifications.
4. Relevant third-level qualification.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and encourages 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. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Please advise if you have any requirements, so we can investigate into arranging reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. You can contact us at accessIErecruitment@accenture.com. What’s in it for you: At Accenture Ireland, in addition to a competitive base salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes pension, private health insurance, discounted gym membership, emergency caring facilities, and 2 days’ leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexible working arrangements can be discussed depending on the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr