The WorkThe Americas AMBG Security Lead serves as the deputy to the Global AMBG Security Lead, owning the security agenda across the Americas market. This individual will act as the senior security authority for the region, partnering closely with market and account leaders to embed security and risk practices across our Microsoft business.
Reporting & StructureThis role reports to the Global AMBG Security Lead and works in close coordination with market security leads across the Americas. The position is part of a global network of regional security leads spanning all AMBG markets.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the primary security point of contact for the Americas market, acting as deputy to the Global AMBG Security Lead.
- Drive cybersecurity and risk & compliance priorities across the region, aligned to global AMBG strategy.
- Collaborate with regional market leads to embed security practices into accounts, pursuits, and delivery.
- Escalate regional security issues, risks, and incidents to the Global Security Lead and relevant stakeholders.
- Represent Americas in global security forums, contributing regional perspective to policy and program development.
- Support the development and performance of market-level security leads across the Americas geography.
- Champion a security-first culture within the AMBG community.
Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.
Here's what you need
- Minimum of 12 years of experience in cybersecurity and/or risk & compliance, ideally within a large consulting or technology environment.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience with the Microsoft ecosystem and Accenture's AMBG business is a strong advantage.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
Professional Skills Requirements- Demonstrated ability to operate at a senior level, influencing without direct authority across a matrixed organization.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills - comfortable engaging with market leads, clients, and global leadership.
- Experience managing or coordinating across geographies and time zones.
- Self-starter who can navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes with limited oversight.
Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below.
We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 08/20/2026.
Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:
U.S. Employee Benefits | Accenture
Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $163,000 to $413,600
Cleveland $150,900 to $330,900
Colorado $163,000 to $357,400
District of Columbia $173,500 to $380,500
Illinois $150,900 to $357,400
Maine $138,800 to $304,400
Maryland $163,000 to $357,400
Massachusetts $163,000 to $380,500
Minnesota $163,000 to $357,400
New York $150,900 to $413,600
New Jersey $173,500 to $413,600
Virginia $150,900 to $380,500
Washington $173,500 to $380,500
