Accenture CyberSecurity helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond and recover across all aspects of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business and industry. Leveraging our global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, end‑to‑end solutions tailored to our clients’ needs across their entire value chain, helping them build cyber resilience and grow with confidence.
We are seeking a highly qualified professional to join our team as a Cloud Security Operations Analyst. As an essential part of our Security Transformation team, you will be responsible for monitoring, investigating, and responding to cloud-native security threats across enterprise environments. We are looking for a professional with strong expertise in Cloud Security Operations, Kubernetes security, and incident response, with hands-on experience in Sysdig CNAPP and cloud-native technologies.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in Security Operations, Cloud Security, or SOC environments
Hands-on experience with Sysdig CNAPP / Sysdig Secure for security monitoring, alert triage, and incident investigation
Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native security concepts
Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, and remediation processes
Knowledge of Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs), Web Application Firewalls (WAFs), and security monitoring tools
Experience working with incident management and ticketing systems
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Experience operating in production environments with critical business services
Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or Terraform
Fluent in English (C1 or above), with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Monitor Kubernetes runtime security across enterprise containerized environments using Sysdig CNAPP
Investigate, triage, and respond to security alerts affecting containers, pods, and namespaces
Analyze and optimize runtime detection rules to improve alert quality and reduce false positives
Escalate security incidents to Application, Platform, and Infrastructure teams, providing remediation guidance and technical recommendations
Monitor NGFW and WAF security events and support incident response activities
Identify, analyze, and report security policy violations, misconfigurations, and configuration drift
Coordinate remediation efforts to ensure timely resolution of identified security risks
Manage security incidents throughout the full lifecycle, from detection to remediation and closure
Produce operational reports, security metrics, and activity summaries for internal stakeholders
Maintain runbooks, technical documentation, and operational procedures
Identify opportunities for automation and future auto-remediation capabilities
Collaborate with Security, Platform, and Infrastructure teams to enhance cloud-native security operations and runtime protection
Participate in on-call support rotations and respond to critical production security incidents
Nice to Have
Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification
Kubernetes certifications such as KCNA, CKA, or CKS
Sysdig Certified Security Analyst certification
Additional Information
Location: Porto (Hybrid)
On-Call Requirement: Participation in an on-call rotation is required to support critical security incidents outside business hours
Travel: Flexibility for occasional travel across Europe for project deliveries and client meetings is required.
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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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Security Operations, Cloud Security, or SOC environments
- Hands-on experience with Sysdig CNAPP or Sysdig Secure
- Strong understanding of Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native security concepts
- Experience with vulnerability management, incident response, and remediation processes
- Knowledge of Next-Generation Firewalls, Web Application Firewalls, and security monitoring tools
- Experience with incident management and ticketing systems
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Experience operating in production environments with critical business services
- Experience with scripting and automation using Python, Bash, or Terraform
- Fluent English at C1 level or above
- Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer certification
- Kubernetes certification such as KCNA, CKA, or CKS
- Sysdig Certified Security Analyst certification
Accenture Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Pay is considered competitive when paired with robust insurance options and other perks that compare well with large consulting and IT services peers. Multiple national medical plan options plus dental and vision are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a standout feature through a 401(k) dollar-for-dollar match up to a set percentage after eligibility. The package is reinforced by additional financial programs such as savings tools and related resources.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental and caregiving supports are presented as a meaningful benefit differentiator through substantial paid parental leave and multiple caregiver-oriented programs. Backup care and fertility/adoption/surrogacy navigation and reimbursements add breadth to family support beyond leave alone.
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