Cloud Security Architect

About the role

Accenture is hiring a Cloud Security Architect in Lisbon. The role assesses and strengthens the security posture of client cloud environments, identifies vulnerabilities and recommends remediation strategies, combining technical security controls with process governance. It involves direct client engagement, covering security assessments, architecture reviews and implementation plans.

Key responsibilities

• Assess the security posture of customer cloud workloads and environments to identify vulnerabilities and gaps.
• Recommend and design security interventions aligned with best practices and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and strengthen configurations for Azure security services such as Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Azure AD (Entra ID), PIM, Azure Policy, Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Lead security architecture workshops, risk assessments and governance reviews with client teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align security, operations and business objectives.
• Conduct security risk assessments and ensure mitigation strategies are implemented.
• Drive continuous improvement of security processes and controls, and ensure adherence to frameworks such as NIST, ISO/IEC 27001, HIPAA, GDPR and FedRAMP.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cloud security architecture and assessment, specifically in Microsoft Azure environments.
• Direct client-facing experience delivering security assessments and solutions.
• Ability to explain complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders, with strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Preferred: consulting experience, SOC integration and incident response coordination, and a track record of executive-level security architecture reviews.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience with Azure security and governance services (Defender for Cloud, Sentinel, Key Vault, Entra ID, PIM, Azure Policy, Monitor, Log Analytics).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Security Assessments such as the Well-Architected Review Assessment.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as NIST CSF and ISO/IEC 27001; preferred: HIPAA, GDPR, FedRAMP.
• Preferred: SIEM/SOAR tools, automation and security orchestration.
• Certifications required: Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert and ITIL Foundation; preferred: Azure Security Engineer Associate, CISSP, Security Operations Analyst Associate, Identity and Access Administrator Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, and BC/DR certifications.