Lead Secure AI Engineering Manager

Accenture; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking experienced professionals for its Secure AI & Data Protection practice. You will lead day-to-day client workstreams, develop secure AI deployments, and build tools and playbooks across AI security disciplines.

This role emphasizes collaboration with clients, delivery teams, and executive stakeholders in a dynamic security-first environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with agentic coding tools, strong AI security knowledge, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of total experience in cybersecurity with depth in at least one area.
• Hands-on proficiency with agentic coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Codex — active daily use required.
• Experience with AI architecture fundamentals: LLMs, agentic systems, A2A, RAG, MLOps pipelines.
• Experience in AI-specific security: OWASP LLM Top 10, prompt injection, adversarial inputs, AI supply chain risks.
• Experience in threat modeling for AI systems (STRIDE, PASTA) applied to LLM deployments and agentic pipelines.
• Cloud platform security fundamentals certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (min 12 years)

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 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.
• Travel may be required for this role. The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Skills

Cybersecurity

AI security

GRC

Threat modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Codex

Job description

Accenture is seeking experienced professionals for its Secure AI & Data Protection practice. You will lead day-to-day client workstreams, develop secure AI deployments, and build tools and playbooks across AI security disciplines.

This role emphasizes collaboration with clients, delivery teams, and executive stakeholders in a dynamic security-first environment. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience with agentic coding tools, strong AI security knowledge, and a track record of delivering