Zero Trust Security Architect - London

Job title: Zero Trust Security Architect - London

About the Role Join Accenture as a Zero Trust Security Architect in London to design, implement, and oversee enterprise-scale Zero Trust security architectures. You will work with leading platforms such as Zscaler to help organisations shift to identity-centric, cloud-first security models.

What You'll Do

• Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of Zero Trust architectures for enterprise environments, covering users, devices, applications, and data. Establish secure access patterns using cloud-based security and zero-trust platforms. Create enterprise-wide security blueprints and reference architectures aligned with Zero Trust principles.
• Designing scalable identity-centric security controls using SSO, MFA, device posture, and least-privilege access models.
• Collaborating with networking teams to modernize WAN and remote access using cloud security and SASE frameworks.
• Implementation & Hands-On Engineering: Deploy, configuring, and optimising Zero Trust technologies, including policy creation and fine-tuning; App segmentation and connector deployment; Zero Trust Client Connector configuration and rollout; Integrating Zero Trust solutions with identity providers, SIEM/SOAR, and endpoint platforms; migrating legacy VPN/proxy/firewall to cloud-native Zero Trust.
• Conduct proof-of-concept evaluations and technical validation sessions.
• Security Leadership & Strategy: Drive the organization’s Zero Trust strategy and security roadmap; provide architectural governance and security best practices across projects; conduct threat modelling, gap assessments, and risk evaluations; advocate secure-by-design principles.
• Operations & Optimization: Troubleshoot deployment issues and performance concerns; monitor telemetry/logs/analytics; provide technical mentorship and training to internal teams.

What We're Looking For

• Technical expertise: extensive experience in cybersecurity architecture or senior engineering roles.
• Hands-on experience with Zscaler technologies; Cloud Firewall, Cloud Sandbox, DLP, CASB.
• Deep understanding of Zero Trust frameworks; IAM.
• Modern network design.
• Endpoint security.
• Soft skills: strong communication and stakeholder management; ability to translate security concepts for business audiences; experience in large, matrixed enterprises; proven cross-functional leadership.

Nice to Have

• Zscaler Certification.
• CISSP, CCSP or similar credentials; cloud certifications.
• Certifications from other leading SASE/SSE vendors beneficial.
• Network certification such as CCNA or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus extensive benefits including 30 days vacation per year, private medical insurance, and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work.
• Flexibility and mobility to spend time onsite with clients and partners to deliver services.