Cloud-Native App Security & Modernization Consultant

Accenture PLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Security is seeking a Security professional specializing in application security, DevSecOps, and modernization to transform legacy apps to cloud-first architectures. You will lead security design across .NET, Java, SAP apps, and SQL databases in cloud settings.

Required 3+ years in application security with cloud migration expertise; proficient in SAST, SCA, DAST, CNAPP, WAF, and IaC scanning. Travel 0–100% may be required depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in application security with modernizing security frameworks and cloud-based solutions using DevSecOps.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in migrating, assessing and securing .NET/Java/SAP apps and SQL databases in cloud settings.
• Experience with SAST, SCA, DAST, CNAPP, WAF, Secrets Scanning and IaC scanning.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships and understand security needs for modernized applications.
• Design modern security architectures for apps deployed in cloud environments.
• Provide expertise during migration of legacy apps to cloud while ensuring security standards.
• Demonstrate deep knowledge of DevSecOps and Secure SDLC practices.
• Deliver modern application security solutions including AI agents and tooling integration.
• Communicate client expectations to engage with project security objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments for modernized environments.

Skills

Application security

DevSecOps

Cloud security

Security assessments

AI security

Education

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

Tools

SAST

SCA

DAST

ASPM

CNAPP

WAF

Secrets Scanning

Container Scanning

API Security Scanning

AI Security assessments

Infrastructure as Code scanning

Job description

Accenture Security is seeking a Security professional specializing in application security, DevSecOps, and modernization to transform legacy apps to cloud-first architectures. You will lead security design across .NET, Java, SAP apps, and SQL databases in cloud settings.

Required 3+ years in application security with cloud migration expertise; proficient in SAST, SCA, DAST, CNAPP, WAF, and IaC scanning. Travel 0–100% may be required depending on client needs.