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Offensive Security Lead

multiple locations +view all Job No. 13004036 Full-time - Hybrid

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About Accenture Security

Looking to be part of a ground-breaking Cyber Security practice?

Thanks to the unmatched scale, speed and capabilities at Accenture, we have the unique position as trusted partners to world-leading organizations, including over 80% of the global Fortune 100.

This is an exceptional opportunity to collaborate across our Accenture ecosystem to co-create and deliver transformative security strategies that bring 360° Value to our clients and support our mission to secure the world.

About Accenture Security

Vision - We tackle the most critical Cyber security challenges head-on, working with the brightest minds in the sector and innovating security solutions to help clients grow confidently and move faster, securely.​ 

What we sell and deliver- 

            Cyber Protection: Protecting the business as it transforms, applying zero trust principles to secure the entire digital core.

Cyber Resilience: Pressure test defences, understand emerging threats and prepare and respond quickly to attacks.

Cyber Strategy: Design and operationalize cyber risk strategies to protect & accelerate transformations & enable customer trust.

Cyber Physical Security: Protect operational reliability and integrity by securing industrial control systems ad connected products at all stages of their lifecycle.

Cyber Industry: Build resilience and mitigate risk across each industry’s value chain.

Our People - We’re a diverse and global powerhouse of 13,000+ security experts.​ 

Our Partners - We work with government, regulators and a large ecosystem of sector specialists who provide continuous cyber defense support, trend analysis, threat hunting, advanced threat analytics and more. Some of our top ecosystem partners include: AWS, Google., Microsoft, SAP, Cyberark, VMware and Crowdstrike. 

What’s in it for you?

  • Gain exposure to diverse industries and advanced security architectures, as you lead sophisticated simulated cyber-attacks against our globally renowned clients, employing the very latest threat actor tools and techniques.
  • Work closely with top-tier security experts in our threat intelligence and incident response teams, strengthening your already strong offensive security skills and pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity innovation.
  • Engage in ongoing training & certifications to stay at the forefront of the cyber security landscape, equipped with the latest tools and methodologies.
  • Contribute to enhancing the cybersecurity resilience of some of the world’s largest organisations, leaving a lasting impact on their security.

As a Simulated Attack/Offensive Security Lead you will:

  • Lead and execute Red Team / Purple Team / Simulated Attack engagements.
  • Manage the safe, compliant, and effective technical delivery of testing for regulatory frameworks.
  • Provide expert SME input for clients, scoping new simulated attack projects, as well as development of our simulated attack service offering. 
  • Help cultivate the technical skills of more junior colleagues, as well as contribute to the technical capability development of our tools and systems for delivery of simulated attack exercises.
  • Form strong, trusting relationships with clients at a senior level, as well as with internal stakeholders (CALs/SALs/MU Security Leads).
  • Manage all Offensive Security sales processes such as business development, RFP responses, scoping and pricing, contract negotiation, and delivery processes.
  • Provide leadership to grow new Offensive Security practices in regions such as Japan and Greater China, in terms of business development, mentoring practice leads, resourcing, training and tooling.
  • Bring together Offensive Security practices across APAC, set up and build towards the vision, standards, and culture. Encourage connections and collaborations across the Offensive Security teams.
  • Work with peer teams such as Incident Response, Detection and Response, and Threat Intelligence to develop cross team services.
  • Direct delivery in key engagements such as CORIE red teams and major client engagements in new regions.
  • Collaborate with global Offensive Security peers on global standards, new initiatives and projects.
  • Manage APAC team performance (ANZ, SEA, Japan), ensuring delivery is of the highest quality, within budget and maximising utilisation.
  • Identify new opportunities and provide thought leadership to teams and clients, such as in red teaming, OT testing, AI testing.
     

Qualifications

Experience ideal for this role:

Red Team / Simulated Attack testing experience – either consultancy or in-house.

Experience in leading offensive security teams.

Knowledge and prior experience of delivering CBEST, TIBER, iCAST, CORIE or similar assessments.

Experience in blue team, purple team or defensive security roles is also beneficial.

Key Skills and Experience Requirements:

Strong technical security background, with pen testing experience a must have.

Strong interpersonal skills and passion to help clients to solve their problems.

Ability to influence internal stakeholders and external clients. Presentation skills to C-level clients in sales and delivery.

Business skills in pricing, managing KPIs, profit/loss etc.

Prior experience in a consultancy role would be advantageous, but not essential

Prior experience working across multiple APAC countries would be ideal.

Locations

Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney

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