Senior Cybersecurity Manager, Utilities Transformation

Accenture; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 133,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Accenture's Utilities cybersecurity practice seeks a Senior Manager to lead complex information security engagements spanning IT and OT, including strategy, risk management, digital identity, and cyber defense. You will guide utility clients through regulatory and operational challenges while mentoring project teams.

You will partner with clients to shape grid modernization, resilience, and governance strategies, leveraging deep NERC CIP/NIST knowledge. Travel expectations vary with client needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years designing and managing cybersecurity solutions across IT/OT.
• 5+ years leading a Security Account lead or similar.
• 5+ years delivering cybersecurity solutions for electric, gas, or water utilities.
• Experience with NERC CIP, TSA directives, NIST frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (12 years) work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end cybersecurity strategy across utility IT/OT environments.
• Advise C-suite and utility leaders on risk and resilience integration.
• Oversee large-scale utility cybersecurity transformation programs.
• Drive threat modeling and incident response for critical infrastructure.
• Represent Accenture Security in client engagements and leadership forums.

Skills

Cybersecurity strategy

IT/OT convergence

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Accenture's Utilities cybersecurity practice seeks a Senior Manager to lead complex information security engagements spanning IT and OT, including strategy, risk management, digital identity, and cyber defense. You will guide utility clients through regulatory and operational challenges while mentoring project teams.

You will partner with clients to shape grid modernization, resilience, and governance strategies, leveraging deep NERC CIP/NIST knowledge. Travel expectations vary with client needs.