Consulting Cybersecurity Manager
About Accenture Security
Accenture Security helps organizations build resilience, protect what matters most, and enable business transformation securely. As part of Accenture Security, our consulting teams work with clients across industries to design, assess, and improve security strategies, processes, and capabilities—going far beyond purely technical operations. #LI-EU
What you will do
As a Security Consulting Manager, you will lead delivery of security governance, risk, and regulatory compliance engagements for Accenture clients, with a strong focus on European cybersecurity and operational resilience regulations, including NIS2, DORA, and ISO/IEC 27001.
You will be responsible for end‑to‑end delivery of defined engagements or workstreams, acting as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders while managing teams, ensuring quality of deliverables, and contributing to growth of the Security Consulting practice.
Client Delivery & Advisory
Lead and manage security consulting engagements focused on:
NIS2 readiness and compliance programs
DORA implementation and operational resilience
ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS design, implementation, and audit support
Own security assessments, gap analyses, and maturity reviews, ensuring high‑quality, regulator‑ready outputs
Translate regulatory and security requirements into pragmatic, business‑aligned recommendations
Act as a primary point of contact for client stakeholders across Security, IT, Risk, Compliance, and Business
Ensure delivery aligns with Accenture methodologies, quality standards, and timelines
Delivery & Team Leadership
Lead project teams, typically consisting of analysts and senior analysts, providing direction, coaching, and feedback
Review and assure quality of:
Policies and standards
Control frameworks and mappings
Risk registers and remediation roadmaps
Executive‑level presentations and reports
Manage delivery risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
Support onboarding and development of junior team members, fostering consulting and domain skills
Practice & Business Development
Drive proposal & business development, including shaping solution approaches, effort estimates, and delivery models, meeting new clients
Be responsible for financial of projects, from beginning, i.e. creating of pricing, all the way to delivery at budget and on time
Support client discussions, workshops, and sales pursuits related to security governance and regulatory compliance
Contribute to asset development, reusable accelerators, and internal knowledge related to NIS2, DORA, and ISO 27001
Actively participate in the Accenture Security professional community, sharing lessons learned and best practices
Who we are looking for
We are looking for consultant-level professionals who combine cybersecurity knowledge with strong consulting skills and are motivated to help organizations transform securely in a GenAI-enabled world.
Required qualifications:
6+ years of experience in security consulting, risk management, or regulatory compliance
Proven experience in selling cybersecurity services
Knowledge of business operations, financial management and P&L management
Hands on delivery experience with at least one of:
NIS2
DORA
ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS)
Proven ability to lead project workstreams or small engagements
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Ability to structure complex topics into clear, actionable outputs
Fluency in English; Czech or Slovak at professional level
University degree (technical field is an advantage)
Nice to have:
Hands-on experience in one or more domains: Cyber Security, IAM, Risk & Compliance, Data Protection, Security Strategy
Familiarity with additional frameworks (e.g. NIST, EBA, COBIT)
Professional certifications such as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CISM, CISSP, or equivalent
What we offer
Leadership role in a fast‑growing Security Consulting practice in the Czech Republic
Opportunity to lead high‑visibility NIS2 and DORA programs for major clients
Exposure to board‑level and senior management discussions on cyber risk and resilience
Access to global Accenture Security expertise, assets, and communities
Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements
Exposure to diverse client projects across multiple industries and markets
Opportunity to build a long‑term career in Security Consulting with clear growth paths
Access to internal and external trainings, certifications, and conferences
Insight into the latest trends in cybersecurity, risk, and digital trust
Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance
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