Cloud, Infrastructure & App Security Consultant
Accenture CyberSecurity
Accenture CyberSecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover across all aspects of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business and industry. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, end‑to‑end solutions tailored to our clients’ needs across their entire value chain, helping them build cyber resilience and grow with confidence.
Selected candidates will take part in Security projects for global and leading companies across Europe.
What You’ll Bring
At least 5 years of experience in security consulting, cloud security, or Zero Trust–related initiatives
Strong understanding of Zero Trust security models and their practical application across identity, networks, workloads, endpoints and data
Hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Security, including IAM, network segmentation, encryption, logging, monitoring and threat detection
Solid knowledge of cloud security frameworks and standards, such as NIST 800‑207, CIS AWS Benchmark and ISO/IEC 27001
Ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Fluency in English
Legal: Must own a valid work permit or EU/Schengen Space Nationality to legally work in Portugal.
What You’ll Do
Lead or support the design, implementation and delivery of Zero Trust architectures and AWS Cloud Security solutions
Assess client environments and define security strategies aligned with Zero Trust principles
Design and deploy cloud‑native security controls in AWS, covering:
IAM and access policies
Network segmentation and security groups
Encryption using AWS KMS
Logging, monitoring and threat detection
Implement and manage AWS security services such as CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, Macie and Inspector
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to embed security into DevOps, cloud migration and digital transformation programs
Support clients in improving cloud security posture, detection and response capabilities, and regulatory compliance
Contribute to architecture reviews, implementation roadmaps, technical documentation and client presentations
At Manager level, mentor junior team members and support project delivery governance
What Will Set You Apart
AWS Security Specialty or other relevant AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect Associate/Professional)
Experience with DevSecOps practices, IaC security (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipeline integration
Knowledge of SIEM, SOAR and threat detection tooling in cloud environments
Experience with identity federation, MFA and endpoint security in Zero Trust contexts
Project management or team leadership experience (Manager level)
Fluency in other European languages is a plus
Additional Information
Flexibility for regular travel within Europe for key project deliveries and client meetings.
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