Secure AI Delivery Lead

Accenture PLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking experienced professionals for its Secure, Responsible AI & Data Protection practice in the United States. The Manager role leads day-to-day client workstreams, delivering high-quality AI security work products and mentoring consultants within a multi-discipline team.

Expect to work across Secure AI disciplines focusing on AI security and governance using leading AI platforms and tools. Roles involve hands-on coding tool usage, developing security tooling, client workshops,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of total experience in Cybersecurity with depth in AppSec, SecOps, IAM, cloud security, or GRC
• Minimum 1 year hands-on with agentic coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Codex
• Minimum 1 year experience with AI architecture fundamentals: LLMs, agentic systems, A2A, RAG, MLOps
• Minimum 1 year experience in AI-specific security: OWASP LLM Top 10, prompt injection, adversarial inputs
• Minimum 1 year experience in threat modeling for AI systems (STRIDE, PASTA) applied to LLM deployments
• Cloud platform security fundamentals certification (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience (Associate’s: 6 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 ensuring interoperability
• Work with project teams to create stand-out AI Security offerings powered by LLMs and agentic frameworks
• Develop strong client relationships and gain trust of key advisors
• Make the business case for the most effective secure AI solution
• Pitch in on Accenture sales efforts when needed
• Continue to learn and develop foundational AI and security expertise

Skills

Agentic coding tools

AI architecture fundamentals

AI-specific security

Threat modeling for AI

Cloud security fundamentals

Education

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

Tools

Claude Code

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Codex

Job description

Accenture is seeking experienced professionals for its Secure, Responsible AI & Data Protection practice in the United States. The Manager role leads day-to-day client workstreams, delivering high-quality AI security work products and mentoring consultants within a multi-discipline team.

Expect to work across Secure AI disciplines focusing on AI security and governance using leading AI platforms and tools. Roles involve hands-on coding tool usage, developing security tooling, client workshops,