Application Security Modernization Consultant

Strengthen application security while modernizing real-world platforms for cloud-first outcomes. Accenture is seeking a Security and Risk professional focused on application security modernization, DevSecOps, and transforming existing applications into secure, scalable architectures. This Raleigh, NC onsite role applies hands-on expertise across security assessments, legacy migration, and delivery of modern application security solutions, including AI agents and Harnesses.

What you’ll do

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through direct engagement to understand security needs for modernized applications.
• Design modern security architectures for applications including .NET, Linux web apps, Java apps, and SQL databases, with a focus on secure-by-default, scalable cloud deployments.
• Guide migration of legacy applications to cloud environments while ensuring compliance and security standards are met.
• Apply deep application security expertise, with emphasis on the security challenges created by cloud migration and modernization.
• Integrate security into the secure SDLC through DevSecOps implementation and security integration.
• Deliver modern application security solutions, including implementation of AI agents and Harnesses.
• Translate client expectations into clear alignment across the engagement team and project security objectives.
• Perform comprehensive security assessments, particularly in modernized environments.
• Own significant components of engagements, with expanded responsibility in smaller, critical projects.
• Support engagement planning and ensure deliverables meet contract and work plan objectives.
• Deliver services that meet Accenture Project Manager specifications and exceed client expectations.
• Coach and develop junior application security practitioners, while contributing reusable assets, methods, and thought leadership.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to strengthen existing security frameworks during ongoing client engagements.

Required qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in application security, with a focus on modernizing security frameworks and implementing secure, scalable solutions in cloud environments using DevSecOps.
• Minimum 3 years of experience migrating, assessing, and securing .NET apps, Java apps, SAP apps, and/or SQL databases in cloud environments.
• Minimum 3 years of 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 Associate’s degree: minimum 6 years work experience.
• Travel may be required, ranging from 0 to 100% depending on business need and client requirements.

Technologies you’ll work with

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

Compensation

USD 59,100 - 205,800 per year. The role location includes annual salary ranges by office location, such as California $70,350 to $205,800, Illinois $59,100 to $177,800, and Washington $80,200 to $189,300.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Reasonable range of compensation for roles hired (varies by office location, role, skill set, and level of experience)

Preferred skills

• Consultant/advisory experience, with Big Four experience as an asset.
• Advanced knowledge of internal controls and security protocols, especially for cloud-based application security.
• Expert knowledge of the Secure SDLC and how it is implemented.
• Foundational understanding of AI application design.
• Strong problem-solving ability using creative and analytical approaches.
• Proven success in team-oriented environments.
• Desire to work in an environment fostering teamwork and camaraderie.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), and interpersonal skills.

Accommodation request

Accenture is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired and require accommodation to perform essential functions of the role, you will participate in Accenture’s reasonable accommodation process. For accommodation needs during consideration, call 1 (877) 889-9009 or contact Accenture through your recruiter.