Cloud-First App Security & DevSecOps Consultant

Accenture PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture Security seeks a Security and Risk professional specializing in application security, DevSecOps, and modernization to modernize and transform existing applications for cloud-first environments. You will implement AI and automation, secure SDLC practices, and guide clients through secure cloud migrations.

The role emphasizes designing secure architectures for .NET, Java, Linux web apps, and SQL databases, along with leading client engagements and mentoring junior practitioners.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in application security, focusing 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.
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop strong client relationships by understanding security needs for modernized applications.
• Design modern security architectures for applications ( .NET, Java, SAP, SQL) across cloud deployments with secure-by-default principles.
• Provide expertise during migration of legacy apps to cloud environments, ensuring security and compliance.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge in application security with a focus on cloud migration and modernization.
• Coach junior practitioners and contribute reusable assets and best practices.

Skills

Application Security

DevSecOps

Cloud Security

Legacy modernization

AI Security

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience

Tools

SAST

SCA

DAST

CNAPP

WAF

Secrets Scanning

Container Scanning

API Security Scanning

IaC scanning

Job description

Accenture Security seeks a Security and Risk professional specializing in application security, DevSecOps, and modernization to modernize and transform existing applications for cloud-first environments. You will implement AI and automation, secure SDLC practices, and guide clients through secure cloud migrations.

The role emphasizes designing secure architectures for .NET, Java, Linux web apps, and SQL databases, along with leading client engagements and mentoring junior practitioners.