Senior Manager, Cybersecurity

Accenture

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Work type
On-site
Location
Chicago, ILMilwaukee, WIDallas, TXColumbus, OHKirkland, WA
Salary
$132,500–$338,300 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 3, 2026 (soon)

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Above market

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TL;DR · Senior Manager, Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Sr Manager - Utilities Industry As a Cybersecurity Sr Manager, you will join the cybersecurity practice to lead complex information security engagements for electric, gas, and water utilities. You will serve as the primary point of contact for project teams, managing diverse staff while advising client stakeholders on risk management, grid modernization, and operational resilience. Your daily work involves developing strategies for IT/OT convergence, network segmentation, threat detection, and identity management to protect critical infrastructure. You will navigate specific regulatory frameworks including NERC CIP, TSA Security Directives, NIST, and ISA/IEC 62443. The role requires expertise in managing security operations, vulnerability management, and cloud security within the utility value chain. You will leverage your knowledge of threat modeling and incident response to secure assets like substations, control centers, and advanced metering infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

What you'll do

  • Lead end-to-end cybersecurity strategy and execution across utility enterprise and operational technology environments.
  • Advise C-suite executives on integrating cyber risk management into grid modernization and energy transition initiatives.
  • Manage large-scale transformation programs focused on IT/OT convergence, network segmentation, and identity management.
  • Conduct utility-specific threat modeling and incident response planning for risks like ransomware and supply chain compromises.
  • Design scalable cybersecurity architectures in collaboration with technology vendors to ensure infrastructure reliability.
  • Mentor and lead a team of consultants and analysts to deliver high-impact security solutions.
  • Develop and present strategic insights and progress reports to senior client stakeholders regarding cyber risk.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum 8 years of experience designing, developing, implementing, and managing solutions across various cybersecurity domains.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience leading a team in a Security Account lead role.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience delivering cybersecurity solutions for electric, gas, or water utilities in IT and OT environments.
  • Experience with utility industry cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks such as NERC CIP, NIST, or ISA/IEC 62443.
  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent 12 years of work experience) or an Associate’s degree with 6 years of work experience.
  • Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CRISC, TOGAF, or SABSA (preferred).

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