Application Security Modernization Advisor

Accenture PLC; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Security and Risk professional specializing in application security, DevSecOps and modernization, focused on updating and transforming existing applications to cloud-first models. You will develop and implement advanced policies, practices, automation, AI and tool integrations that safeguard modernized applications from unauthorized access.

You will lead engagements, design secure architectures for .NET, Java, SAP, and SQL in cloud settings, and mentor junior practitioners

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in application security, with a strong focus on modernizing security frameworks and implementing secure, scalable solutions in cloud environments using DevSecOps.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in migrating, assessing and securing .NET apps, Java apps, SAP apps, and/or SQL databases in cloud settings.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in application security tooling; including SAST, SCA, DAST, ASPM, CNAPP, WAF, Secrets Scanning, Container Scanning, API Security Scanning, AI Security assessments and Infrastructure as Code scanning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to strong client relationships through direct interactions, understanding client security needs for modernized applications.
• Design modern security architectures for a range of applications including .NET, Linux web apps, Java apps, and SQL databases, ensuring secure by default deployments in the cloud.
• Provide expertise during the migration of legacy applications to cloud environments, ensuring compliance and security standards are met.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge in application security with a focus on security challenges associated with cloud migration and modernization.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of DevSecOps including implementation and integration of security through the secure SDLC.
• Deliver modern Application security solutions that include the implementation of AI agents and Harnesses.
• Communicate client expectations to the engagement team effectively and ensure alignment with project security objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, particularly focusing on modernized environments.

Skills

Application security

DevSecOps

Cloud security

Security assessments

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAST

SCA

DAST

APSM

CNAPP

WAF

Secrets Scanning

Container Scanning

API Security Scanning

AI Security assessments

IaC scanning

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Security and Risk professional specializing in application security, DevSecOps and modernization, focused on updating and transforming existing applications to cloud-first models. You will develop and implement advanced policies, practices, automation, AI and tool integrations that safeguard modernized applications from unauthorized access.

You will lead engagements, design secure architectures for .NET, Java, SAP, and SQL in cloud settings, and mentor junior practitioners