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Accenture Security

Join Accenture Security to pioneer security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed services. Using the coolest next-gen tech, you’ll have every chance to stay one step ahead of cybercrime and out-hack the hackers.

Accenture Security provides comprehensive security services – from security strategy development to business transformation, to managed security services – on demand and at a global scale to help mitigate risks and take full advantage of advanced technologies and proven risk management models. Our experienced team of global security professionals helps businesses understand their risks and build resilience from the inside out, giving them the confidence to focus on what matters most: innovation and business growth.

About the Role

Join our team as a Managed Services Project Lead supporting one of our strategic aviation clients. In this role, you will lead end-to-end delivery of critical cybersecurity and infrastructure services while driving operational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. You will manage a high-performing team, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and ensure the resilience, security, and reliability of client environments in a mission-critical sector.

What You’ll Do

Lead & Inspire

• Manage and develop a team of 15+ security and infrastructure specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and high performance.

• Provide guidance, coaching, and career development aligned with Accenture leadership standards.

• Drive operational governance, ensuring service excellence and adherence to SLAs, KPIs, and client expectations.

Deliver Operational Excellence

• Oversee day-to-day managed security operations across the client environment.

• Ensure effective implementation and continuous enhancement of:

  • Identity & Access Management (IAM) – SailPoint

  • Privileged Access Management (PAM) – BeyondTrust

  • Network Security – firewalls, DDoS protection, IDS/IPS, email security

  • Endpoint Security – Kaspersky, Cybereason EDR or equivalent

  • Vulnerability Management – assessment, prioritization, remediation governance

  • Act as the escalation point for complex technical and security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and root-cause analysis.

Support the Aviation Mission

• Apply your experience in the aviation sector to support highly regulated, high-availability operational environments.

• Align operations with aviation standards, compliance requirements, and safety-critical processes.

• Partner with client stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant services.

Drive Continuous Improvement & Transformation

• Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery through automation, standardization, analytics, and innovation.

• Contribute to transformation initiatives, operational maturity roadmaps, and security posture improvements.

• Ensure alignment with Accenture delivery methodologies, quality frameworks, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, infrastructure operations, or managed services.

• Proven leadership experience managing large technical teams (15+ members) in a complex environment.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • IAM technologies (SailPoint)

  • PAM solutions (BeyondTrust)

  • Network security architectures (firewalls, DDoS mitigation, email security, IDS/IPS)

  • Endpoint detection & response (Kaspersky, Cybereason EDR or similar)

  • Vulnerability management processes and tooling

• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and client-facing skills.

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and support critical operational demands.

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant certifications such as CCIE, CISSP, CISM, Security+, CCSP, ITIL, or technology-specific credentials.

• Experience in global delivery models and managed service frameworks.

• Background in compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, aviation regulatory standards).

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues

• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools

• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards

• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends

• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps

If this sounds like the ideal role, career and company for you, click below to apply.

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