Client Data Protection Architect
Job Description
Working in the Information Security group as part of the Client Data Protection Opportunity Support team based in Canada the Security Delivery Associate Manager will work with Accenture business development teams to structure security controls and requirements for new Accenture engagements, as well as manage such controls and requirements specified in security contracts. The role will interact with both Accenture internal teams (including Legal and Contract Management representatives) and external clients to help identify key areas of information security risk / concern and to provide management guidance on appropriate information security controls and mitigations that will be required to support a respective client engagement. Role includes the provision of support to business development teams across global geographies in responding to client requests related to Accenture policies / standards / processes related to information security, data privacy and recognized security frameworks.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of commercial experience arranging contract security and data protection obligations with prospective clients, particularly in a pre-contract business development cycle
Knowledge of existing and emerging privacy and security regulatory requirements, including European Union General Date Protection Regulations (GDPR), with practical experience interpreting and applying core concepts of the regulatory framework
Bachelor’s Degree
English is required for this position as this role will regularly interact with stakeholders across Canada, US and other countries across our Global footprint where English is the common language. Due to the significant high volume of interactions with these English-speaking stakeholders, which is inherent to this position, it is not possible to reorganize the company's activities to avoid this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in assessing and applying information security and data protection controls
Experience with ISO 27001 / ISO 27002 or similar information security controls and framework
Knowledge of how a typical contract is structured (including the core terms common to such a contract)
Hold a security or privacy certification such as CISSP, CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CIPP
Change Management capability
Cross-border data protection and data privacy experience
Proficient in any language in addition to English
Strong relationship development skills with an ability to influence and interact with organizational leadership across multiple countries
Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment and / or with little management direction
Ability to prioritize multiple demands
Professional Skill Requirements
Some off hours work to support global structure
Ability to travel local/internationally
Leadership/program/project management experience
Ability to be flexible and work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
Strong organizational and analytical skills