Senior Cybersecurity Manager – Utilities IT/OT & Grid

Accenture; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Manager to lead complex information security engagements within the utilities sector. You will guide IT and OT security programs, interface with client security and business stakeholders, and coordinate with Accenture experts to deliver trusted outcomes.

You’ll oversee strategic initiatives across grid modernization, risk management, regulatory compliance, and cyber resilience, while mentoring teams and shaping security strategies aligned with client

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of work experience designing, developing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity solutions across IT/OT domains.
• Minimum 5 years leading a team in a Security Account lead role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience delivering cybersecurity solutions for electric, gas, or water utilities across enterprise IT and operational technology environments.
• Experience with Utility Industry cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks, for example: NERC CIP, NRC Cybersecurity, TSA Security Directives, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST SP 800-82, ISA/IEC 62443, and/or DOE C2M2.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead end-to-end cybersecurity strategy and execution across utility enterprise and operational environments, including IT, OT/ICS, cloud, substations, field systems, and customer platforms, while supporting applicable requirements such as NERC CIP, TSA Security Directives, CIRCIA, NIST, and state utility regulations.
• Advise C‑suite and utility business leaders on integrating cybersecurity risk management into operational resilience, capital programs, grid modernization, mergers and acquisitions, emergency preparedness, and energy transition initiatives.
• Oversee large‑scale utility cybersecurity transformation programs focused on secure IT/OT convergence, network segmentation, internal network security monitoring, threat detection modernization, cyber resilience, and identity and access management for critical infrastructure.
• Drive utility‑specific threat modeling, incident response, and recovery readiness for risks such as ransomware, nation‑state activity, supply chain compromise, insecure remote access, and attacks affecting grid, pipeline, water, or customer operations.
• Collaborate with ecosystem partners and technology vendors to design scalable cybersecurity architectures that enable secure grid modernization, automation, cloud adoption, distributed energy resources, and customer digital services without compromising utility reliability or safety.
• Representing Accenture Security in client engagements, proposals, and leadership forums.
• Partnering with additional Accenture Industry teams to define and develop new/differentiated go‑to‑market solutions for our clients.
• Establishing trusted relationships with our clients.
• 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 strategy

Team leadership

Client engagement

IT/OT security

Regulatory know-how

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture is seeking a Cybersecurity Senior Manager to lead complex information security engagements within the utilities sector. You will guide IT and OT security programs, interface with client security and business stakeholders, and coordinate with Accenture experts to deliver trusted outcomes.

You’ll oversee strategic initiatives across grid modernization, risk management, regulatory compliance, and cyber resilience, while mentoring teams and shaping security strategies aligned with client