Network and Infra Endpoint Security Architect - London

Accenture; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company in Greater London is seeking a Network and Endpoint Security Architect. This role involves designing Zero Trust network architectures and leading customer engagements. Candidates should have 14+ years of cybersecurity experience, especially in network security. Benefits include 25 days vacation, private medical insurance, and opportunities for charitable work. Closing date for applications is 30/09/2025.

Benefits

25 days vacation

Private medical insurance

3 extra days for charitable work

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in cybersecurity focused on network and endpoint security architecture.
• Proven technical pre-sales or consulting experience.
• Strong understanding of firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, and VPN.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer-facing engagements, translating security needs into solutions.
• Design Zero Trust-aligned network and endpoint architectures.
• Drive modernization initiatives from legacy infrastructures to cloud-native models.

Skills

Cybersecurity experience

Network security principles

Excellent communication skills

Tools

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

Job description

Network and Endpoint Security Architect

Location: London

Please note: Due to the nature of client work you will be undertaking, you will need to be willing to go through a Security Clearance process as part of this role, which requires 5+ years UK address history at the point of application.

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead in customer-facing engagements, translating complex security needs into effective solution architectures.
• Design Zero Trust-aligned network and endpoint architectures, including segmentation, micro-segmentation, NAC, and DNS-layer threat protection.
• Lead conversations around network modernization, helping clients evolve from legacy architectures to software-defined, cloud-integrated, and policy-driven network designs.
• Deliver workshops, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept engagements to showcase technical capabilities.
• Work with internal stakeholders (sales, product, and delivery) to ensure solutions are deliverable, scalable, and aligned to client requirements & their environments.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on network and endpoint security architecture.
• Proven ability to operate in a technical pre-sales or consulting capacity, translating customer requirements into secure solution designs.
• Strong understanding of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, NAC, VPN, and network segmentation/micro-segmentation.
• Demonstrated experience driving network modernization initiatives, including transitions from legacy infrastructure to SD-WAN, SASE, and cloud-native security models.
• Hands-on experience with endpoint protection and EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Microsoft Defender, or Tanium.
• Familiarity with DNS security tools and strategies (e.g., Zscaler, Cisco Umbrella, Infoblox) and their role in threat containment.
• Deep knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture, lateral movement prevention, and alignment to frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical and business stakeholders across all levels of an organization.
• Experience supporting RFP/RFI processes, technical solution documentation, and bill of materials (BoM) development.

Benefits & Why Join Accenture

• Leadership in next-generation cybersecurity: deepen expertise in Zero Trust architecture, threat containment, and cutting-edge security technologies.
• Mastery of emerging security technologies across firewalling, EDR/XDR, micro segmentation, DNS security, and secure access positioning.
• Engage with global security thought leadership and shape industry white papers.
• Innovation-driven solution development and collaboration across Accenture’s global ecosystem.

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.

Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Closing Date for Applications: 30/09/2025