Senior Security Solution Architect: Threat & Cloud Defense

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

Job summary

Accenture Security is seeking a Senior Security Solution Architect with extensive cybersecurity and delivery experience to lead end-to-end solution development for client engagements in the United States. You will shape proposals, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive cost-efficient architectures across cloud, identity, and threat management domains.

Travel may be required up to 0-100% depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of IT experience (cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, software development).
• At least 7 years in one Cybersecurity domain (e.g., Threat Detection and Response, Cloud Security, IAM, Threat & Vulnerability Management, App Security).
• Minimum of 10 years in delivery or solution architecture for cybersecurity domains.

Responsibilities

• Leads solution development with in-depth analysis of complex factors.
• Apply critical thinking to solve unique scenarios with no predefined solution.
• Lead deal pursuits and provide inputs across SMEs as needed.
• Engage senior client and Accenture leadership; manage stakeholder expectations.
• Translate business problems into secure, scalable requirements and solutions.
• Deliver costed proposals, validate solutions, and support contracting deliverables.

Skills

AI fluency

Cloud platforms (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS)

Proposal leadership

Cost modelling & pricing

Security operations delivery

Client interfacing

Interpersonal skills

Business requirements translation

Leadership

Education

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

Job description

Accenture Security is seeking a Senior Security Solution Architect with extensive cybersecurity and delivery experience to lead end-to-end solution development for client engagements in the United States. You will shape proposals, engage with senior stakeholders, and drive cost-efficient architectures across cloud, identity, and threat management domains.

Travel may be required up to 0-100% depending on client needs.