Strategic Security Solutions Architect Lead

Accenture PLC; San Francisco (CA); 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 is seeking a seasoned Security Solution Architect to translate client requirements into end-to-end security solutions, leading cross-functional teams across engineering, delivery, and pricing. The role emphasizes strategic deal shaping and senior stakeholder engagement.

Travel may be required (0–100%), and the candidate should bring deep cybersecurity domain expertise and strong communication skills to drive value for clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of IT experience (cybersecurity, infrastructure engineering, software development) with a minimum of 7 years in at least one Cybersecurity domain.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in delivery or solution architecture of one or more of the cybersecurity capability domains mentioned above.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)
• Must have foundation and practical knowledge on usage of AI (demonstrate AI fluency)
• Solid understanding of cloud delivered services/ platforms (IaaS/ PaaS/ SaaS)

Responsibilities

• Leads solution development in situations in which analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment; required to apply critical thinking skills to solve for unique scenarios and challenges where there is no well-defined solution
• Ownership for applying the appropriate methods and procedures on deal pursuits
• Collaborates across the ecosystem to engage with the appropriate SMEs for solution inputs/ outputs as needed
• Leads large/ complex deal shaping activities at a client or within Accenture, including client workshops/ co-innovation, solution validation and due diligence/ contracting deliverables
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
• Stakeholder management and interaction with senior leadership at a client and/or within Accenture
• Accountable for executing strategic direction set by senior management as it relates to the team

Skills

Proven success in contributing to a te

Desire to work in a fast paced env

Apply deep security skills to design/…

Education

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

Associate’s Degree with minimum 6 years work experience

Job description

Accenture Security is seeking a seasoned Security Solution Architect to translate client requirements into end-to-end security solutions, leading cross-functional teams across engineering, delivery, and pricing. The role emphasizes strategic deal shaping and senior stakeholder engagement.

Travel may be required (0–100%), and the candidate should bring deep cybersecurity domain expertise and strong communication skills to drive value for clients.