Job description

The Cyber Strategy Consultant role at Accenture focuses on shaping and delivering cybersecurity strategy engagements that align security governance, risk management, and compliance with organizational and regulatory objectives. The role operates within Accenture’s Security Transformation practice and involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders across government and enterprise organizations. The consultant is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and governance models that meet legal, regulatory, and industry requirements. The role emphasizes governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), leveraging frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001, supported by eGRC platforms, risk monitoring tools, and compliance management processes. The consultant leads risk assessments, defines mitigation strategies, supports continuous monitoring, and manages compliance initiatives including audits for internal and third-party services. The position also requires translating complex cybersecurity and regulatory risks into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership, strengthening organizational resilience and ensuring alignment with global standards. Additional exposure includes supply chain risk management, cloud security frameworks, and evolving regulatory trends impacting cybersecurity strategy.