We Are

Accenture is a global collective of innovators whose aim is to improve the way the world works and lives. Empowered with innovative tools, continuous learning, and a global community of diverse talent, we drive success in new business architecture that disrupts conventional practices.

Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond to, and recover, at all points of the security lifecycle. We hire the absolute best security talent and arm them with the coolest tools and latest tech so they can help our clients build resilience as we create integrated, customized turnkey solutions. We blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed service solutions to rethink the entire security lifecycle.

You Are

As an Accenture Security Associate Director, you will be dedicated to creating solutions for clients across a broad range of industries in our Public Services/ Healthcare and Public Services Practice(H&PS). A Security Associate Director is a trusted advisor who builds and executes a client-focused vision, combining the best of Accenture Security and the power of One Accenture. You are able to:

·        Solve client business problems and build delivery teams that unlock maximum client value.

·        Proactively build relationships with the client and Client Account Teams.

·        Contribute to overall account planning, lead and execute Accenture Security’s strategy, and stay engaged with your accounts. Generate opportunities, manage opportunity pipeline, and develop proposals by collaborating with other domain experts.

·        Work with ecosystem of vendor partners to develop opportunities at a client Bring innovative ideas to your client by growing your network across Accenture and understanding the new Thought Leadership and capabilities Accenture is introducing to our clients.

You will be responsible for identifying, leading, and managing new complex security engagements, providing subject matter expertise and being the primary point of client for Accenture Security with the client. 

The Work

Security Associate Directors are expected to possess extensive experience in the following:

Key Responsibilities will include but not limited to: 

·        Demonstrated ability to lead and manage business development / proposal efforts RFP/RFI/RFQ

·        Business development responsibilities include origination and relationship development. 

·        Working directly with clients and Accenture teams to design and implement program strategies for cybersecurity.

·        Translating technical requirements into business terms for executive stakeholders 

·        Assist with selling Security and delivering services across multiple Security Products.

·        Assist with qualification and definition of Security opportunities through discussions with client executives and senior leadership. 

·        Lead development of written and oral client proposals 

·        Assist with driving the overall  Security pipeline growth. 

Travel may be required for this role.  The amount of travel will vary from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Here is What You Need

• Minimum 5 years of experience /knowledge dealing with security issues and vulnerability trends in Public Service/ Healthcare and Public Services industry(H&PS).

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. If Associate's Degree, must have equivalent minimum 6 years' work experience. 

• Minimum 5 years of experience/knowledge of Security vendors and Security product capabilities 

• Minimum 5 years of experience/ability to lead and manage business development/proposal efforts RFP/RFI/RFQ.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years) work experience. (If Associate’s Degree, must have minimum 6 years work experience)

Bonus points if you have

• Industry recognized Professional Security certification preferred (CISSP, CIPP/IT, CRISC,CISA,CISM) 

Professional Skills Requirement

• Ability to lead a team and counsel others is a must

• Experience in building client relationships utilizing strong communications skills (both verbal and written)

• Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Experience translating business objectives into actionable programs with defined scope, budget, and timeline.

Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York or Washington as set forth below.
We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

Information on benefits is here.

Role Location                                    Annual Salary Range

California                                          $131,100 to $336,900

Colorado                                           $131,100 to $291,100

District of Columbia                       $139,600 to $309,900

New York                                          $121,400 to $336,900

Maryland                                          $121,400 to $269,500

Washington                                      $139,600 to $309,900

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About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 750,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. We are uniquely able to deliver tangible outcomes because of our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song. These capabilities, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com