Cybersecurity Manager, Utilities & Grid Modernization

Accenture PLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture’s Cybersecurity practice in the Utilities sector seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to oversee complex information security engagements for electric, gas, and water utilities, aligning security initiatives with business and regulatory requirements across IT and OT environments.

You will lead teams, manage plans, risks, budgets, and deliverables, and mentor colleagues while advancing grid modernization and energy transition through practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of work experience designing, developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity solutions across multiple domains.
• Minimum of 3 years leading a team and managing security accounts.
• Experience delivering cybersecurity solutions for electric, gas, or water utilities across IT and OT environments.
• Familiarity with utility cybersecurity regulatory frameworks (NERC CIP, NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Manage cybersecurity assessments, strategy workstreams, and implementation activities across IT, OT/ICS, cloud, and field systems.
• Support leaders in advising on risk management, resilience, and energy transition initiatives.
• Lead IT/OT convergence, network segmentation, threat detection modernization, and identity management for critical infrastructure.
• Facilitate threat modeling, incident response, and recovery-readiness activities for major risks.
• Work with architects and vendors to develop scalable cybersecurity solutions for grid modernization and digital services.
• Contribute cybersecurity expertise to proposals and internal forums.
• Support differentiated offerings and go-to-market materials for utility clients.
• Establish trusted relationships with clients.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Security operations

Risk management

Digital identity

IT/OT convergence

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience

Job description

Accenture’s Cybersecurity practice in the Utilities sector seeks a Cybersecurity Manager to oversee complex information security engagements for electric, gas, and water utilities, aligning security initiatives with business and regulatory requirements across IT and OT environments.

You will lead teams, manage plans, risks, budgets, and deliverables, and mentor colleagues while advancing grid modernization and energy transition through practical, scalable cybersecurity solutions.