Application Security Modernization Consultant

Accenture is hiring an Application Security Modernization Consultant in Chicago, IL (onsite) to help clients modernize and secure existing applications for cloud-first environments. In this role, you’ll apply DevSecOps and secure SDLC practices while delivering application security solutions, including AI agents and related tooling. You’ll support architecture and migration work that helps teams move securely to the cloud, with opportunities to influence project direction and contribute reusable security assets.

Compensation: USD 59,100 - 205,800 per year. Travel: may be required, varying from 0 to 100% based on business need and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to strong client relationships through direct interactions, capturing client security needs for modernized applications.
• Design modern security architectures across application types including .NET, Linux web apps, Java apps, and SQL databases, supporting secure-by-default and scalable deployments in the cloud.
• Provide application security expertise during migration of legacy applications to cloud environments, ensuring compliance and security standards are met.
• Apply deep knowledge of application security challenges tied to cloud migration and modernization.
• Implement and integrate security within DevSecOps through secure SDLC.
• Deliver modern application security solutions, including implementation of AI agents and Harnesses.
• Communicate client expectations to the engagement team to keep project security objectives aligned.
• Conduct comprehensive security assessments, with a particular focus on modernized environments.
• Own significant components of engagements, with a potential larger role in smaller, critical projects.
• Support engagement planning and ensure deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives, in line with Accenture Project Manager specifications.
• Coach and develop junior application security practitioners while contributing reusable assets, methods, and thought leadership.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to enhance client security frameworks during ongoing engagements.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in application security, focused on modernizing security frameworks and implementing secure, scalable solutions in cloud environments using DevSecOps.
• Minimum 3 years experience migrating, assessing, and securing .NET apps, Java apps, SAP apps, and/or SQL databases in cloud settings.
• Minimum 3 years experience with application security tooling, including SAST, SCA, DAST, ASPM, CNAPP, WAF, Secrets Scanning, Container Scanning, API Security Scanning, AI Security assessments, and Infrastructure as Code scanning.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (minimum 12 years work experience). If an Associate’s degree, minimum 6 years work experience is required.
• Work authorization that does not require visa sponsorship for employment authorization in the United States.

Technologies

• .NET
• Linux web apps
• Java apps
• SQL databases
• SAP apps
• DevSecOps
• secure SDLC
• AI agents
• Harnesses
• SAST
• SCA
• DAST
• ASPM
• CNAPP
• WAF
• Secrets Scanning
• Container Scanning
• API Security Scanning
• AI Security assessments
• Infrastructure as Code scanning

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Preferred Skills

• Experience in a consultant/advisory capacity, with Big Four experience being an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls and security protocols, particularly for cloud-based application security.
• Expert knowledge of the Secure SDLC and how it is implemented.
• Foundational understanding of AI application design.
• Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Demonstrated success contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Desire to work in an environment fostering teamwork and camaraderie.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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