AI Security Engineering Manager

Accenture; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 294,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking Managers for its Secure AI & Data Protection practice. You will lead day-to-day client workstreams, deliver high-quality security work, and guide teams across multiple Secure AI disciplines.

Exposure to agentic coding tools, AI security, and governance is essential as you drive trusted AI deployments. Role includes travel up to 0-100%, collaboration across diverse teams, and ongoing professional development within a global security practice.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of total experience in Cybersecurity with depth in at least one area (AppSec, SecOps, IAM, cloud security, offensive security, GRC, or responsible AI).
• Minimum 1 year hands-on with agentic coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Codex.
• Minimum 1 year of AI architecture fundamentals: LLMs, agentic systems, A2A, RAG, MLOps pipelines, MCP, AI Gateway, model serving.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in AI-specific security: OWASP LLM Top 10, prompt injection, AI supply chain risks.

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity secure AI solutions that transform clients’ Enterprise AI adoption and secure AI-enabled operations.
• Design, set-up, and test secure AI deployment solutions and ensure components work together seamlessly.
• Work with project teams to create stand-out AI Security and Governance offerings powered by LLM platforms and agentic frameworks.
• Develop relationships with clients and gain trust of key advisors.
• Make the business case for secure AI solutions and support sales efforts when needed.
• Continue to learn and develop foundational AI, AI security, and emerging tech expertise.

Skills

Cybersecurity

AI security

GRC

Threat modeling

Cloud security

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Codex

Job description

Accenture is seeking Managers for its Secure AI & Data Protection practice. You will lead day-to-day client workstreams, deliver high-quality security work, and guide teams across multiple Secure AI disciplines.

Exposure to agentic coding tools, AI security, and governance is essential as you drive trusted AI deployments. Role includes travel up to 0-100%, collaboration across diverse teams, and ongoing professional development within a global security practice.