Lead Security Solutions Architect – Drive Cyber Innovation

Accenture; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Security is seeking a seasoned Security Solution Architect in New York to design and deliver end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for client environments. The role requires deep expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains, with focus on threat detection, cloud security, identity and access management, and application security.

You will lead proposal responses, shape large deals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive value propositions at the right cost for clients.

Qualifications

• Must have foundation and practical knowledge on usage of AI (demonstrate AI fluency)
• Solid understanding of cloud delivered services/ platforms (IaaS/ PaaS/ SaaS)
• Experience in leading proposal response to RFPs, clarifying requirements, confirming scope, and developing a solution with the right considerations and levers
• Experience in leading cost modelling, resource planning and pricing workstreams
• Deep understanding of the delivery aspects of security operations support engagements
• Client interfacing and strong communication skills
• Experience interfacing with Client stakeholders to showcase value proposition
• Effective communicator with great interpersonal skills and the ability to be credible with clients
• Ability to take business problems, existing processes and technology and translate these into service and process requirements

Responsibilities

• Leads solution development and analyses complex problems within area of responsibility
• Apply critical thinking to solve unique scenarios with no well-defined solution
• Own the deal pursuits and ensure appropriate methods and procedures are used
• Collaborates with SMEs across consulting, delivery, pricing, and proposals
• Leads large/complex deal shaping activities including client workshops and due diligence
• Exhibits excellent leadership, written and oral communication
• Interacts with senior client/Accenture leadership and aligns on approach
• Executes strategic direction set by senior management for the team
• Travel may be required (0–100%), depending on business needs and client requirements

Skills

AI fluency

Cloud platforms

Proposal responses

Cost modelling

Security operations

Client interfacing

Stakeholder management

Translating business problems

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture Security is seeking a seasoned Security Solution Architect in New York to design and deliver end-to-end cybersecurity solutions for client environments. The role requires deep expertise across multiple cybersecurity domains, with focus on threat detection, cloud security, identity and access management, and application security.

You will lead proposal responses, shape large deals, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive value propositions at the right cost for clients.