Senior Cybersecurity Manager - Utilities Grid Modernization

Accenture; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 338,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Bonus opportunities

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Accenture Security seeks a Cybersecurity Senior Manager to lead complex engagements across IT and OT security for utilities, shaping risk strategies and client outcomes. You will guide multi‑disciplinary teams, interface with client security stakeholders, and drive value in regulatory and resilience initiatives.

You will partner with industry leaders to advance grid modernization, cybersecurity governance, and incident readiness while ensuring impact and delivery excellence across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years designing, developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity solutions across strategy, risk, identity, and operations.
• Minimum 5 years leading teams in a Security Account lead role (planning, delivery, and governance).
• Minimum 5 years delivering cybersecurity solutions for electric, gas, or water utilities across IT and OT environments.
• Experience with utility cybersecurity frameworks such as NERC CIP, NIST, ISA/IEC 62443, DOE C2M2, and related regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex information security engagements and drive project delivery as the senior point of contact.
• Manage cross‑functional teams across Analyst, Senior Analyst, Consultant and Manager levels.
• Guide utility clients through grid modernization, IT/OT convergence, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee large cybersecurity transformation programs focusing on secure IT/OT convergence and threat management.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

Team leadership

Security accounts management

IT/OT security

Regulatory frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (12 years)

Job description

Accenture Security seeks a Cybersecurity Senior Manager to lead complex engagements across IT and OT security for utilities, shaping risk strategies and client outcomes. You will guide multi‑disciplinary teams, interface with client security stakeholders, and drive value in regulatory and resilience initiatives.

You will partner with industry leaders to advance grid modernization, cybersecurity governance, and incident readiness while ensuring impact and delivery excellence across projects.