Junior Cyber Security Consultant

What will I be doing as a Junior Security Consultant? 

As a Junior Security Consultant, you will provide guidance and consulting to our clients and design and implement solutions for the transformation and optimization of our clients’ Security organization. You will be given the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and skills on a wide range of the most innovative tools, technologies and methodologies across all Security offerings. 

 
In practice, that might mean deploying cutting-edge security systems, using AI to analyze security risks, or developing defense strategies based on a combination of technology and user behavior. You won't be limited to a single set of tools to offer security for our clients, so you will be able to take a proactive and creative approach to find the best solutions for every security problem.  

How will I be working together with my team? 

You will be part of a project team with a variety of people in background and seniority needed to deliver what we promise. Next to Dutch colleagues, we often work with international colleagues from our global technology centers. During your time in the Security General Practice, you can work in different security related projects, giving you the opportunity to drive your career path within Accenture based on your experiences and personal development conversations. 

You will be given the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and skills on a wide range of the most innovative tools, technologies, and methodologies across all Security offerings: 

People: You are part of the Security team which is divided in different sub teams, and work in projects across multiple organizations. You will be part of a growing network of technology experts who are highly collaborative taking on today’s biggest, most complex challenges. 

Processes: The consultants within our Security department have the distinction of being able to work with clients across all of our industries, depending on your skills: Products, Communication, Media, Entertainment & High Tech, Public Services & Health, Resources and Financial Services. 

Technology: You will be given the opportunity to develop specialized knowledge and skills on a wide range of the most innovative tools, technologies and methodologies across all Security offerings: Cloud Security and DevSecOps, Identity and Access Management, Internet of Things (IoT) Security and Security Monitoring. 

Data: Translating data into usable insights, for example through analytical software. 
 

What is the Security General Practice? 

The Security General Practice (SGP) is the Accenture Technology group in which all our graduates are hired. In the SGP we will give you the opportunity to get to know what Accenture Security has to offer and help you to discover what your career path will be. In the SGP you will receive an extensive learning and development program, will have different project experiences and regular (fun&learning) connects with other graduates. After 1-2 years you will move to a specific industry or platform group of your choice.  

Here’s what you’ll need 

In the Technology Junior General Practice, you are aligning Security and Technology with the strategy and business goals of our clients. Therefore, it is important that you are a good communicator and team player and have strong analytical skills. Besides this, you are eager to learn about different organizations, technologies, and different ways to apply these technologies. 

Moreover: 

• You have a finished bachelor’s or master’s degree – this could be a beta study, a business processes-oriented study and a study with a Security/technical component. 

• You have a maximum of 2 years of relevant experience.  

• You have affinity, experience, or interest with Security and consulting. Please elaborate in your motivation letter. 

• You’re fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.