Salesforce Security Consulting Manager

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Accenture Security helps organizations prepare, protect, detect, respond, and recover along all points of the security lifecycle. Cybersecurity challenges are different for every business in every industry. Leveraging global resources and advanced technologies, we create integrated, turnkey solutions tailored to clients’ needs across the entire value chain. Whether defending against known cyberattacks, detecting and responding to the unknown, or running an entire security operations center, we help companies build cyber resilience to grow with confidence. Our team uses the coolest tech to out‑hack the hackers and help clients build resilience from within. We blend risk strategy, digital identity, cyber defense, application security and managed service solutions to rethink the entire security lifecycle.

Passionate about security, love what you do and have a genuine desire to outsmart the bad guys. You have the experience to analyze clients’ security posture, anticipate security requirements and help find right‑sized solutions based on industry‑leading practices. You have a proven track record working successfully in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. You’re a creative, analytical problem solver with above average documentation skills who can speak to both technical and non‑ audiences. You can apply deep security skills to design, build and protect enterprise systems, applications, data, assets and people for Accenture and our clients. You are eager to put your skills to use by helping us help our clients inject security at every level of their organization.

Job Description As a Salesforce Security Consulting Manager at Accenture, you will lead and deliver innovative security solutions for our clients leveraging Salesforce technologies. You will work closely with clients to understand their business needs, design secure Salesforce solutions, and ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of Salesforce security features and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the trusted advisor to clients, translating complex security requirements into actionable solutions.

Lead the design and implementation of secure Salesforce solutions tailored to client needs.

Oversee project delivery, ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions.

Conduct security assessments and audits of Salesforce environments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including developers, architects, and business stakeholders, to ensure security is embedded in all stages of the Salesforce lifecycle.

Stay updated on the latest Salesforce security features, tools, and best practices.

Provide thought leadership and guidance on Salesforce security to clients and internal teams.

Drive knowledge sharing and establish best practices across the consulting team.

Lead and mentor a team of Salesforce consultants, fostering technical excellence and career growth.

Support business development by contributing to proposals, solution design, and client presentations.

Basic Qualifications

Experience delivering Salesforce security implementations.

Deep understanding of Salesforce sharing model including OWDs, sharing rules, sharing sets, role hierarchy, Apex sharing, and Teams as well as the tradeoffs between them.

Deep understanding of role‑based access design using Profiles, Permission Sets, and Permission Set Groups.

Experience with Salesforce Shield features (Event Monitoring, Platform Encryption, Field Audit Trail).

Strong grasp of Connected Apps, OAuth, API access, external integrations, and integration user hardening concepts.

Familiarity with Login History, Setup Audit Trail, Event Monitoring logs, Transaction Security Policies.

Familiarity with secure coding practices in Apex, Lightning Web Components, and integrations – hands‑on coding experience not necessary but conceptual understanding is required.

Understanding of Salesforce DX and CI/CD pipelines and how to incorporate security tests into the process.

Understanding of static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) concepts.

Experienced with secure application of REST/SOAP APIs including proper authentication, authorization, and encryption.

Performed security vulnerability assessments and recommended remediation.

Knowledge of and practical experience aligning with PIPEDA, GDPR, HIPAA or other regulatory requirements.

Ability to partner with admins, developers, architects, and security teams.

Solid understanding of Salesforce sandboxes, deployment processes, and how changes impact security.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.

In possession of, or able to qualify for, Canadian federal security clearance (reliability level).

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Maintain current Salesforce Certified Platform Administrator credential.

in a consulting environment or working with multiple clients.

What We Offer

A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.

Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

Access to cutting‑edge technologies and tools.

A competitive compensation package, including benefits and performance‑based incentives.

Compensation Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation based on full‑time employment for roles that may be hired in British Columbia as set forth below. Information on benefits is here. Role Location: Annual Salary Range – British Columbia $61,800 to $220,400.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Project Management, General Business, and Management – Security and Investigations

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