Lead Secure AI & Data Protection Manager

Accenture PLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture PLC is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Secure AI and Data Protection initiatives in the US, focusing on enterprise AI security, governance, and client outcomes. The role combines hands-on delivery with strategy, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration across AI platforms and security disciplines.

Travel may be required; candidates should have 5+ years in cybersecurity and 1+ year in agentic AI tools and AI security practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of total experience in Cybersecurity discipline with depth in at least one area: AppSec, SecOps / detection engineering, IAM, cloud security, offensive security / penetration testing, GRC, or responsible AI.
• Minimum 1 year of experience Hands-on proficiency with agentic coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Codex — active daily use required
• Minimum 1 year of experience with 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, adversarial inputs, AI supply chain risks
• Minimum 1 year ofexperience in threat modeling for AI systems (STRIDE, PASTA, or equivalent) applied to LLM deployments and agentic pipelines
• Cloud platform security fundamentals certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Responsibilities

• Cybersecurity Secure AI solutions that transform clients’ Enterprise AI adoption and secure their AI-enabled operations
• Design, set-up, and test prototype and production secure AI deployment solutions and ensure that all the pieces work together seamlessly
• Work with the project team, team leaders, project delivery leads, and client stakeholders to create stand-out AI Security and Governance offerings powered by LLM platforms, frontier grade models, agentic frameworks, and AI/MCP gateways
• Develop strong relationships with clients and gain the trust of key advisors
• Make the business case for the most effective and appropriate secure AI solution recommended to the client
• Pitch in on Accenture sales efforts when needed
• Continue to learn and develop your technical foundational AI, AI security, emerging technology and business expertise

Skills

Cybersecurity

AppSec

SecOps

IAM

Cloud security

Penetration testing

GRC

Responsible AI

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree + 6 years

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Codex

Job description

Accenture PLC is seeking a Senior Manager to lead Secure AI and Data Protection initiatives in the US, focusing on enterprise AI security, governance, and client outcomes. The role combines hands-on delivery with strategy, workshops, and cross-functional collaboration across AI platforms and security disciplines.

Travel may be required; candidates should have 5+ years in cybersecurity and 1+ year in agentic AI tools and AI security practices.