OT Cybersecurity Senior Manager

Accenture; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 292,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an OT Cybersecurity Senior Manager in Illinois to lead complex, multi-workstream security engagements for critical infrastructure clients. You will direct delivery teams, advise CISOs at the VP level, and help grow Accenture's OT security practice.

You'll mentor consultants, shape program strategies, and contribute to business development while maintaining delivery excellence and client satisfaction across enterprise-scale initiatives.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years in OT/ICS cybersecurity or critical infrastructure security roles.
• At least 7 years of consulting experience delivering OT security programs.
• At least 5 years of people leadership experience.
• At least 5 years leading OT security assessments or design.
• At least 5 years engaging with C-suite/VP-level stakeholders on risk and strategy.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 12 years work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-workstream OT security engagements across critical infrastructure clients.
• Develop and execute OT security program strategies for clients.
• Advise client CISOs, VP-level leaders on OT risk and compliance.
• Drive client growth through relationship development and opportunity identification.
• Mentor a team of consultants and managers, ensuring quality across deliverables.
• Contribute to OT security thought leadership and win strategy.

Skills

OT/ICS cybersecurity

Consulting

People leadership

OT security program design

C-suite relationship management

Regulatory compliance experience

Education

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

Master's degree in cybersecurity, engineering, business, or related field

Tools

MITRE ATT&CK for ICs

Job description

We Are

Accenture is a leading solutions and services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the power of AI to create value at speed across the enterprise, bringing together the talent of our approximately 800,000 people, our proprietary assets and platforms, and deep ecosystem relationships. Our strategy is to be the reinvention partner of choice for our clients and to be the most client-focused, AI-enabled, great place to work in the world. Through our Reinvention Services we bring together our capabilities across strategy, consulting, technology, operations, Song and Industry X with our deep industry expertise to create and deliver solutions and services for our clients. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity, and we measure our success by the 360° value we create for all our stakeholders. Visit us at www.accenture.com.

There is never a typical day at Accenture, but that’s why we love it here! This is an extraordinary chance to work in a digitally driven, innovation-led environment where you can help clients in their own reinvention journey. As you build a rewarding career at Accenture, you’ll have the opportunity to work with leading-edge technologies and take on some of the coolest projects you can imagine.

ABOUT ACCENTURE SECURITY

Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover across all points of the security lifecycle. Our OT Security practice delivers program-scale cybersecurity outcomes to critical infrastructure owners across energy, utilities, oil & gas, manufacturing, water, and life sciences—combining deep domain expertise with the scale and innovation that only Accenture can bring.

The Work

As an OT Cybersecurity Senior Manager, you will lead complex, multi-workstream engagements and drive the growth of Accenture's OT Security practice. You are a recognized practitioner who can direct delivery teams, build trusted client relationships at the CISO and VP level, and contribute to business development across the OT security market. You balance strategic vision with operational accountability—ensuring delivery quality on your own accounts while actively supporting the pursuit of new business as a senior subject matter expert.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead multi-workstream OT security engagements across critical infrastructure clients—owning delivery quality, client satisfaction, and financial performance
• Develop and execute OT security program strategies for clients, including multi-year roadmaps, governance structures, CSOC build-outs, and technology investment plans
• Serve as a trusted senior advisor to client CISOs, VP-level leaders, and operational stakeholders on OT risk strategy, regulatory compliance (NERC CIP, TSA, CFATS), and program maturity
• Drive client growth through relationship development, add‑on scoping, and proactive identification of security capability gaps
• Oversee and mentor a team of consultants and managers—providing technical guidance, career development, and quality assurance across deliverables
• Serve as a senior SME on competitive OT security pursuits—shaping win strategy, contributing to RFP responses and orals preparation, and lending technical credibility to proposals across the practice pipeline
• Lead or co‑lead OT security business development efforts including opportunity qualification, client presentations, and proposal strategy
• Represent Accenture’s OT security capabilities externally through speaking engagements, industry forums, and client workshops
• Contribute to Accenture’s OT Security practice development—building reusable assets, methods, accelerators, and partnerships with OT technology vendors (Dragos, RunZero, NetRise, Claroty, etc.)
• Manage engagement economics: staffing, forecasting, margin, risk escalation

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

Here's what you need

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in OT/ICS cybersecurity or critical infrastructure security roles
• Minimum 7 years of consulting experience, with a demonstrated track record delivering OT security programs to Fortune/Global 1000 or critical infrastructure clients
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience, including managing, mentoring, and developing consultants and senior consultants
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading OT security assessments, program design, or managed security implementations across multiple industry verticals
• Minimum 5 years of experience engaging with C‑suite and VP‑level client stakeholders on OT risk, compliance, and program strategy
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate's Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Professional Skills Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with OT regulatory frameworks: NERC CIP, IEC 62443, TSA SD-02D, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, or equivalent

Bonus points if you have

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development activities: shaping opportunities, developing win strategies, leading client pitches
• Experience structuring and managing large-scale OT security programs ($2M+ engagements) with multiple concurrent workstreams
• Deep familiarity with the OT security vendor ecosystem (Dragos, RunZero, NetRise, Claroty, Nozomi, Armis, Verve, etc.) and the ability to position Accenture’s alliance investments commercially
• Experience building or operating OT‑centric CSOCs, integrating OT NSM platforms with enterprise SIEMs and SOC workflows
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK for ICs, threat intelligence frameworks, and adversary TTPs targeting critical infrastructure
• Relevant certification: CISSP, GICSP, CISM, GRID, or equivalent
• Existing relationships with utility, energy, or critical infrastructure security leaders
• Experience contributing to OT security thought leadership: publications, conference presentations, or regulatory comment processes
• Master's degree in cybersecurity, engineering, business, or a related field

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired as set forth below. We anticipate this job posting will be posted until 11/30/2026. Accenture offers a market competitive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, bonus opportunities, paid holidays, and paid time off. See more information on our benefits here:

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Role Location Annual Salary Range

California $132,500 to $338,300
Cleveland $122,700 to $270,600
Colorado $132,500 to $292,200
District of Columbia $141,100 to $311,200
Illinois $122,700 to $292,200
Maine $112,900 to $249,000
Maryland $132,500 to $292,200
Massachusetts $132,500 to $311,200
Minnesota $132,500 to $292,200
New York $122,700 to $338,300
New Jersey $141,100 to $338,300
Virginia $122,700 to $311,200
Washington $141,100 to $311,200

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