A Security Associate position is available at Accenture Off Campus. Accenture will hold an off-campus recruitment drive in 2023 for students from various disciplines. Below are more details for those who are interested and eligible.
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Recruitment for Accenture in 2023 can be summarized as follows:
| Name of the Company | Accenture |
| Name of the Post | Security Associate |
| Salary | up to ₹6 LPA* |
| Experience | 0-2 yrs |
| Job Location | Bengaluru |
| Batch | 2023/22/21/20/19/18 |
Description of the job:
The Accenture Company is seeking candidates for the position of Security Associate.
Responsibilities of the position include:
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Our bread and butter is information security (IS) assessments for projects. Your first step into the big bad world of risk assessments as an IT professional will be to conduct an IS assessment for each project across the India centers. This will be your first step into the big bad world of risk assessments. In this role, you will be checking if the project meets the Accenture standard as well as the requirements of the client in terms of security.
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You identified some very significant risks that Accenture and our clients must be aware of in order to protect their data; this will ensure that Accenture complies with the agreements it made with the clients.
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As one of the largest companies of its size, Accenture is the only company of its size across the globe to be ISO27001 certified (the equivalent of the Academy Awards for information security) and our team is responsible for maintaining this prestigious certificate. It is a requirement for us to be audited every year by third parties in order to keep the certificate in good standing. Therefore, we need to be on our toes all the time and keep everything in order. There will be a number of activities that you will be carrying out during the course of this project, such as.
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Assuring (through assessments) that all the wonderful people in support functions like Workplace, HR, IT, Finance, Legal, Procurement, etc., are compliant with the ISO27001 security requirements with respect to their roles and responsibilities.
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It is imperative to carry out risk assessments in order to identify any risks that could derail Accenture’s goals. Monitor these risks to make sure they are managed properly.
The following criteria must be met in order to qualify:
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The candidate must be a graduate in any field
Skills that are preferred:
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Skills in oral and written communication as well as effective verbal communication
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Possess superior analytical and problem-solving skills
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A high level of problem-solving ability
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In order to succeed in this role, you must have a genuine interest in the information security field. You must also have the drive and passion to make a positive difference in the organization as a whole.
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Since we work as a team, it’s critical for you to be a reliable team player and able to collaborate well. There is no room for a lone wolf here. Keep in mind that we are responsible for interacting with multiple business stakeholders at all times. Therefore, we need to be able to talk to new people all of the time in order to perform our job effectively.
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goes comes without saying that effective communication skills are an essential requirement for anyone who wants to succeed in this job, both written and verbal.
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There is no doubt that information security is one of the fastest-changing domains in the industry, so you should be capable of learning, adapting, and evolving quickly in order to stay relevant in this field. Learning never ends in this field.
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There is a requirement that you have at least a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools like Word/Excel/Power-point – the rest of the tools you will learn on the job as you go along. You will be at an advantage if you have a background in project management or technical IT skills such as network, telecommunication, security tools, etc. You will be able to do the job well.
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Currently, we are working remotely, but in order for us to be able to conduct assessments on site and to conduct other IS activities on the ground, we should be able to travel both within our designated cities as well as across cities.
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And last but not least, curiosity is a very valuable attribute for our IS soldiers to have. This is a passion for learning and a desire to gain knowledge. There is an old saying that says half knowledge can be dangerous, so we are always open to folks who are willing to learn more every day.
Accenture’s mission:
Accenture is one of the world’s leading professional services companies in the digital, cloud, and security fields. As one team, we work towards creating 360° Value everywhere by embracing change, combining unmatched experience across more than 40 industries.
Frequently Asked Questions – Accenture Recruitment 2023
How does Accenture select candidates?
Written tests will be followed by technical and HR interviews as part of the selection process.
How much does Accenture pay freshers?
According to Glassdoor and Ambition Box, the average salary is 6 lakh per year.