Security Architect
Accenture
IT
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Jul 18, 2025
Project Role : Security Architect
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Competitor Analysis
Good to have skills : Security Architecture Design
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: To drive competitive intelligence initiatives focused exclusively on cybersecurity services. This role supports strategic stakeholders by delivering deep-dive insights on peer organizations in the cybersecurity services space. The analyst will research, track, and interpret competitor strategies, offerings, market moves, and client positioning to inform go-to-market actions and service differentiation. Roles & Responsibilities: • Conduct in-depth competitive research on global and regional cybersecurity service providers, including consulting-led firms, MSSPs, and niche players. • Develop and maintain competitor profiles that include service offerings (e.g., MxDR, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, OT Security), delivery models, alliances, certifications, and client segments. • Monitor market movements such as deal wins/losses, acquisitions, leadership changes, analyst rankings, investments, and capability launches. • Support the creation of battle cards, SWOT analyses, benchmarking reports, and win-loss summaries tailored to specific cybersecurity service lines. • Track and interpret positioning of competitors across analyst reports (e.g., Gartner, IDC, Forrester, ISG, HFS, Everest Group) and translate these insights for sales, marketing, and delivery teams. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Client account teams, Cyber industry leads, MU leads) to refine competitive narratives and validate field intel. • Contribute to periodic competitive landscape reports and newsletters focused on trends in the cybersecurity services market. • Maintain an internal repository of intelligence assets, including slides, transcripts, and data extracts for easy consumption and reuse. Professional & Technical Skills: -• Basic understanding of cybersecurity domains such as threat detection, managed services, incident response, IAM, and zero trust. • Proficiency in secondary research techniques and comfort with navigating open-source and premium databases (e.g., Gartner, IDC, LinkedIn, company filings). • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure insights from fragmented data points. • Excellent PowerPoint and business writing skills – able to write succinct, executive-ready outputs. • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, balancing ad hoc requests with structured deliverables. • A collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn from technical and business stakeholders. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Competitor Analysis. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required. • Exposure to market intelligence or strategy support functions within a services organization is a plus. • Understanding of cybersecurity services value chain: advisory, implementation, and managed services. • Familiarity with analyst frameworks like Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, and ISG Provider Lens in cybersecurity.15 years full time education
Project Role Description : Define the cloud security framework and architecture, ensuring it meets the business requirements and performance goals. Document the implementation of the cloud security controls and transition to cloud security-managed operations.
Must have skills : Competitor Analysis
Good to have skills : Security Architecture Design
Minimum 3 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary: To drive competitive intelligence initiatives focused exclusively on cybersecurity services. This role supports strategic stakeholders by delivering deep-dive insights on peer organizations in the cybersecurity services space. The analyst will research, track, and interpret competitor strategies, offerings, market moves, and client positioning to inform go-to-market actions and service differentiation. Roles & Responsibilities: • Conduct in-depth competitive research on global and regional cybersecurity service providers, including consulting-led firms, MSSPs, and niche players. • Develop and maintain competitor profiles that include service offerings (e.g., MxDR, Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, OT Security), delivery models, alliances, certifications, and client segments. • Monitor market movements such as deal wins/losses, acquisitions, leadership changes, analyst rankings, investments, and capability launches. • Support the creation of battle cards, SWOT analyses, benchmarking reports, and win-loss summaries tailored to specific cybersecurity service lines. • Track and interpret positioning of competitors across analyst reports (e.g., Gartner, IDC, Forrester, ISG, HFS, Everest Group) and translate these insights for sales, marketing, and delivery teams. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Client account teams, Cyber industry leads, MU leads) to refine competitive narratives and validate field intel. • Contribute to periodic competitive landscape reports and newsletters focused on trends in the cybersecurity services market. • Maintain an internal repository of intelligence assets, including slides, transcripts, and data extracts for easy consumption and reuse. Professional & Technical Skills: -• Basic understanding of cybersecurity domains such as threat detection, managed services, incident response, IAM, and zero trust. • Proficiency in secondary research techniques and comfort with navigating open-source and premium databases (e.g., Gartner, IDC, LinkedIn, company filings). • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to structure insights from fragmented data points. • Excellent PowerPoint and business writing skills – able to write succinct, executive-ready outputs. • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, balancing ad hoc requests with structured deliverables. • A collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn from technical and business stakeholders. Additional Information: - The candidate should have minimum 3 years of experience in Competitor Analysis. - This position is based at our Bengaluru office. - A 15 years full time education is required. • Exposure to market intelligence or strategy support functions within a services organization is a plus. • Understanding of cybersecurity services value chain: advisory, implementation, and managed services. • Familiarity with analyst frameworks like Gartner Magic Quadrants, Forrester Waves, and ISG Provider Lens in cybersecurity.15 years full time education
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