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Senior Security Consultant (GRC)

Accenture
Portugalfull_timeVerifiedPosted 8 Sept 2025

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<p><b>Accenture Technology</b><span> powers our clients to achieve high performance. We combine business and industry insights with innovative technology to drive growth for your business. We extend our technology and business capabilities through a powerful alliance ecosystem of market leaders and innovators to provide our clients the best specialized skills and tailored solutions.</span></p><p></p><p>We’re looking for Senior Security Consultant (GRC) to help us reinforce our teams:</p><ul><li><p>Experienced GRC Consultant, experience of conducting security assurance assessments and managing remediation and mitigation plans</p></li><li><p>Experience across the different domains of Governance Risk and Compliance (Strategy, advisory, risk management and situation awareness)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of best practices, Standards, Security Frameworks and legislation (ISO 27001, ISO 23301 and NIST, etc. Legislation: DORA, NIS, etc.)</p></li><li><p>Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Minimum of 5 years of experience in Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) within IT or cybersecurity</p></li><li><p>Proven expertise in designing and implementing GRC frameworks, policies, and processes</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of regulatory standards such as GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, or PCI DSS</p></li><li><p>Experience with risk assessment methodologies and tools.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in GRC platforms such as RSA Archer, ServiceNow GRC, or MetricStream</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><p>Master’s degree in Information Security, Risk Management, or a related field</p></li><li><p>Nice to have professional certifications in Cyber Security such as CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 2001 lead implementer, etc.</p></li><li><p>Experience in managing GRC programs for large-scale organizations or global enterprises</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with emerging technologies and their impact on GRC (e.g., cloud security, AI governance)</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of third-party risk management and vendor compliance</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>About Accenture</u></b></p>We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders, communities, and each other.We believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best work.At Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people’s physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World’s Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.<p><span>Visit us at</span><span> </span><a href="http://www.accenture.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.accenture.com</a><span> </span></p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Igualdade de oportunidade de emprego </b><span><b><span><span><span>      </span></span></span></b><span><span><span>                                               </span></span></span></span><br/>A Accenture rege-se pelos princípios da meritocracia e da igualdade de oportunidades, não discriminando nem tolerando qualquer discriminação em razão de ascendência, origem étnica, raça, cor, sexo, estado civil, território de origem, grau de instrução, posição social, orientação sexual, religião, convicções e/ou opções políticas ou ideológicas, situação económica ou social, ou em função de qualquer outro factor considerado discriminatório e proibido nos termos da lei.<span><span><span><span>                                                        </span></span></span> </span></p><p></p><p>Para mais informações sobre as oportunidades de emprego na Accenture e se necessitas de assistência especial, material ou infraestrutura adaptada, por favor envia um email para <span><span><span>Portugal_careers@accenture.com.</span></span></span></p><p></p><p></p>

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