Accenture is a global professional services company that helps organizations reinvent through digital, AI, technology, and cybersecurity solutions. The Cyber Security Graduate Programme offers recent and soon-to-be graduates the opportunity to work on pioneering security solutions across the security lifecycle, while developing skills through training, project work, security assessments, and solutions delivery.
Our Cyber Security graduates work on pioneering security solutions that blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defence, application security and managed services for our wide range of clients
You’ll also work alongside managers and senior managers with big-name client organisations -enabling you to develop skills in project management methodology, solutions delivery and security assessment
Through your project work, you will learn to design a plan of action for ongoing training using an extensive range of Accenture training resources, including our global learning portal
Qualification
Required
We're looking for graduates from STEM disciplines (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to join the Cyber Security stream of our graduate programme
Graduates who have studied cyber security or relevant topics is a distinct advantage
We also welcome applications from graduates who have relevant work experience, e.g. an internship in cyber security
All candidates will have a minimum 2:2 degree, obtained or predicted
Experience or demonstrated interest in cyber security is an advantage
Strong teamwork skills
Proven adaptability and experience learning in a continuously changing technology environment
An eagerness to learn, and willingness to use that curiosity to solve technology problems
An aptitude for solving problems; for example, breaking complex problems into smaller parts, before proposing potential solutions
Effective communication skills; for example, listening to and accurately capturing others' ideas, feedback and concerns, plus the ability to articulate ideas in a clear and engaging manner
A willingness to push yourself outside of your comfort zone to discover something new. Therefore, a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn is key
A desire for self-improvement
Strong work ethic
Flexibility to work on a diverse range of projects in various locations
There is an expectation for all graduates to be based within a commutable distance of your assigned office which will be **Dublin**
There may also be opportunities to travel further afield for training or client work. Therefore, flexibility is key
Preferred
Benefits
Structured and detailed induction programme with a supportive graduate community
Mentorship from successful leaders
Individual self-study leading towards SSCP, ISO/IEC62443, CISSP and ISO27001 lead auditor qualifications
Dedicated training in a Technology Centre in one of the international core schools, followed by advanced cyber-security specialist training related to the role
Support to develop skills, gain industry certifications and engage in formal and informal leadership development opportunities
Access to an extensive range of Accenture training resources, including the global learning portal
Flexible hybrid working model
Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
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Accenture is a professional services company that provides solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations.
