Zero Trust Security Architect - London

Design and validate secure architectures incorporating network segmentation/micro segmentation, DNS-layer protection, and endpoint telemetry.

Develop integrated solutions leveraging tools like Fortinet, Palo Alto, CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender, Zscaler, Infoblox, and others.

Recommend strategies for containing lateral movement, hardening east-west traffic, and segmenting access based on identity and risk posture.

Support RFPs, solution briefs, and creation of Bills of Materials (BoMs).

Align closely with sales, delivery, and product teams to ensure solutions meet customer needs and implementation capabilities.

Provide input to product teams on feature gaps or enhancements based on customer feedback.

Stay abreast of the latest threat trends, frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, Zero Trust), and regulatory requirements.

Industry certifications such as CISSP, SC-200, PCNSE, Fortinet NSE, CCFR, or Zscaler Certified Expert

Experience designing or implementing micro segmentation (e.g., Cisco Titration, Illumio, Guardicore)

Background in regulated industries like financial services, healthcare, Resources or government

Familiarity with DNS-based threat detection, SIEM/SOAR integration, and cloud security access brokers (CASB)

Leadership in Next-Generation Cybersecurity : As a trusted security partner, Accenture leads the way in defending digital environments. In this role, you'll deepen your expertise in cutting-edge network and endpoint security, Zero Trust architecture, and threat containment strategies that drive real-world impact for clients across industries.

Mastery of Emerging Security Technologies : You'll gain hands-on experience with best-in-class platforms in firewalling, EDR/XDR, micro segmentation, DNS security, and secure access—positioning you at the forefront of cloud-native, AI-powered, and data-centric security architectures.

Engage with Global Security Thought Leadership : Work alongside some of the industry’s top minds in cybersecurity and architecture. You’ll help shape and refine strategies that address today's most complex security challenges while contributing to thought leadership, innovation hubs, and industry whitepapers.

Innovation-Driven Solution Development : Collaborate across Accenture's global ecosystem to design and deliver innovative, scalable, and secure solutions. Leverage insights from threat intelligence, AI/ML, and real-time telemetry to help clients stay ahead of adversaries in a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 25 days’ vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there may be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services we are known for.

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