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We are currently looking for professionals for our Security Solution Architect team with extensive experience in the following:•

• Proven success in contributing to a team-oriented environment
• Desire to work in a fast paced and highly collaborative environment
• Can apply deep security skills to design, build and protect enterprise systems, applications, data, assets and people for Accenture and our clients

The Work

Security Solution Architect professionals analyze and translate client requirements and objectives and own the end-to-end solution development process to produce winning proposals and value proposition, at the right cost to client. Scope may also include the transformation of a client's security capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads solution development in situations in which analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Accountable for identifying and assessing complex problems for area of responsibility
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment; required to apply critical thinking skills to solve for unique scenarios and challenges where there is no well-defined solution
• Ownership for applying the appropriate methods and procedures on deal pursuits
• Collaborates across the ecosystem to engage with the appropriate SMEs for solution inputs/ outputs as needed (consulting/ transformation, delivery/ operations, pricing performance and proposal response etc.)
• Leads large/ complex deal shaping activities at a client or within Accenture, including client workshops/ co-innovation, solution validation and due diligence/ contracting deliverables
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management and interaction with senior leadership at a client and/or within Accenture, involving matters that may require acceptance of an alternate approach
• Accountable for executing strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to the team

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 15 years of IT experience (cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, software development) with a minimum of 7 years in at least one Cybersecurity domain (e.g., Threat Detection and Response, Cloud Security, Identity and Access Management, Threat and Vulnerability Management, Application Security)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in delivery or solution architecture of one or more of the cybersecurity capability domains mentioned above
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Professional Skills Requirements

• Must have foundation and practical knowledge on usage of AI (demonstrate AI fluency)
• Solid understanding of cloud delivered services/ platforms (IaaS/ PaaS/ SaaS)
• Experience in leading proposal response to RFPs, clarifying requirements, confirming scope, and developing a solution with the right considerations and levers
• Experience in leading cost modelling, resource planning and pricing workstreams
• Deep understanding of the delivery aspects of security operations support engagements
• Client interfacing and strong communication skills
• Experience interfacing with Client stakeholders to showcase value proposition
• Effective communicator with great interpersonal skills and the ability to be credible with clients
• Ability to take business problems, existing processes and technology and translate these into service and process requirements

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 11/30/2026.

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:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range
California $132,500 to $338,300
Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200
Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maine $112,900 to $249,000
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York $122,700 to $338,300
New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300
Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200