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Accenture Data & AI Security Consultant - Location Negotiable in Boise, Idaho

Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning and a global community of diverse talent, we drive success in new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices. And we are looking to add an experienced Data & AI Security Consultant to an already outstanding team.

Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover, at all points of the security lifecycle. We hire the very best security talent and arm them with the coolest tools and latest tech so they can help our clients build resilience as we create integrated, customized turnkey solutions. We blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed service solutions to rethink the entire security lifecycle.

You Are passionate about security, love what you do and have a genuine desire to outsmart the bad guys. You have the experience to analyze a clients’ security posture, anticipate security requirements and help find right-sized solutions based on industry leading practices. You have a proven track record working successfully in a fast-paced, agile environment. You’re a creative, analytical problem solver with above average documentation skills who can speak to both technical and non-technical audiences. You are eager to put your skills to use by helping us help our clients inject security at every level of their organization. The Data & AI Security Consultant plays a pivotal role in implementing and managing solutions to protect our clients from internal and external security threats. The Data Security Consultant should be able to understand, communicate, and implement end-to-end data security capabilities such as the following:

  • Data Protection Strategy and Governance: The consultant would ideally help organizations outline a coherent strategy for data protection. This includes setting up governance models, considering risk management frameworks, and aligning with relevant laws and regulations.

  • Data Protection Reporting & Analytics; Insider Threat Integration: Skills in generating reports and analytics on data protection activities are valued. The consultant should ideally be able to integrate these insights into an organization's broader security measures, such as monitoring for insider threats.

  • Secure Data Management: The consultant should have an understanding of how to handle data securely throughout its lifecycle—from creation and storage to use and deletion.

  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP): The consultant should be conversant with DLP technologies and approaches. This involves setting up policies and solutions aimed at preventing unauthorized access and sharing of sensitive data.

  • Microsoft Security: Familiarity with Microsoft Security technologies, including but not limited to Microsoft Purview Information Protection, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint DLP, and Microsoft 365 Compliance Center.

  • Data Classification and Information Rights Management (IRM) / Digital Rights Management (DRM): The consultant might facilitate the classification of data based on its sensitivity levels and look into implementing IRM/DRM solutions that manage data usage and sharing in line with organizational policies.

  • CASB/ZTNA/SASE Data Protection: Familiarity with Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB), Zero Trust Network Architecture (ZTNA), and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) would be beneficial for safeguarding data in various environments including the cloud and remote work settings.

The following areas are also valued and can provide added depth to the role of a Data Security Consultant:

  • Data Discovery: Familiarity with cataloging, tagging, and monitoring sensitive data types for enhancing data visibility and control would be of value to the role.

  • Trust Solutions (Privacy): Experience with managing data subject access requests and implementing privacy governance models for strengthening compliance measures would be beneficial to the role.

  • Data Security Architecture: Understanding how to integrate data protection measures, key management, and data de-identification into an architectural framework for bolstering an organization's overall security posture would be advantageous to the role.

Key Responsibilities:- Act as the technical lead for client projects- Ability to lead junior security analysts while fostering opportunities for growth- Contribute to the development of innovative principles and ideas- Identify and capitalize on opportunities to improve program performance, capitalize on mission achievement, and contribute to the process for improving operations

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 2 years hands on experience with data protection capabilities

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with general understanding of data security risks and mitigation strategies

  • Minimum of 2 years of hands on experience with Data Security vendors, product capabilities, and solutions that focus on Data Protection and not limited to Data Loss Prevention, Rights Management, Data Classification and Data Privacy

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s degree must have minimum 6 years work experience.)

Preferred Skills:

  • Industry recognized Professional Security Certification preferred (CISSP< CIPP/IT, CRISC)

  • Experience for the Big 4 or Global Solution Integrator

  • Knowledge of Data Security vendors and product capabilities

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York or Washington as set forth below.We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here. (https://www.accenture.com/us-en/careers/local/total-rewards)

Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $63,200 to $188,600

Colorado $63,200 to $163,000

New York $58,500 to $188,600

Washington $67,300 to $173,500

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