About this Cloud Security Analyst role at Accenture
Accenture Technology 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.
We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team as a Cloud Security Analyst. As an essential part of our Security Transformation team, you will be responsible for supporting the secure adoption, governance, and continuous improvement of Azure cloud environments. We are looking for a professional with strong expertise in cloud security, risk assessment, compliance, and secure cloud architecture.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Cybersecurity, Cloud Security, Infrastructure, or related technical roles
Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, cloud computing concepts, and Azure security capabilities
Understanding of cloud security principles, risk assessment methodologies, and security control validation
Knowledge of cloud governance, compliance, and security frameworks
Familiarity with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions
Basic understanding of CI/CD processes and cloud security best practices
Experience collaborating with infrastructure, engineering, and DevOps teams
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Fluent in English (C1 or above), with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Support business and technology projects by providing cloud security expertise throughout the project lifecycle
Conduct security assessments and architecture reviews to validate security requirements and identify risks
Perform cloud compliance assessments and gap analyses against organizational standards and policies
Contribute to the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure Azure cloud architectures
Define, maintain, and promote Azure security baselines, hardening standards, and security best practices
Assess cloud services and workloads to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies
Support the implementation of security controls across Azure environments and CI/CD pipelines
Conduct risk assessments and provide actionable remediation recommendations
Collaborate with Infrastructure, Development, and DevOps teams to embed security into cloud solutions
Monitor cloud security posture and support remediation activities identified through CSPM findings
Configure and maintain Azure Policies to enforce governance and security controls
Support the adoption and enforcement of cloud governance standards across the organization
Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends
Nice to Have
Hands-on experience with Azure cloud environments
Experience with CSPM solutions and cloud security monitoring
Experience performing cloud security assessments and secure architecture reviews
Knowledge of Azure Policy configuration and governance controls
Familiarity with cloud hardening practices and security baseline development
Understanding of cloud risk management and remediation processes
Experience implementing security controls within CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and secure software delivery practices
Relevant certifications such as:
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
Additional Information
Location: Lisbon (hybrid)
Travel: Flexibility to travel within Europe as required for project activities and stakeholder engagements. It's mandatory 3 days on Alfragide office.
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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