Security Consulting Manager

Accenture; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global professional services company, Accenture, is seeking a Network and Infra Endpoint Security Architect in London. The role emphasizes cybersecurity, requiring extensive experience in network security and solution architecture. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in translating complex security needs into effective architectures while leading modernization initiatives in client environments.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of experience in cybersecurity, focusing on network and endpoint security.
• Proven ability in translating customer needs into secure solutions.
• Deep knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead in customer engagements, ensuring effective architecture.
• Design Zero Trust-aligned network and endpoint architectures.
• Deliver workshops and technical demonstrations to clients.

Skills

Network security principles

Cybersecurity

Effective solution architectures

Network modernization

Communication skills

Technical pre-sales experience

Tools

CrowdStrike

SentinelOne

Microsoft Defender

Tanium

Zscaler

Cisco Umbrella

Infoblox

Job description

Network and Infra Endpoint Security Architect - London

Security Consulting Manager | Senior Level | Full time

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.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

As a Network and Endpoint Security Architect, you will:

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

The following skills and experience are essential for this role:

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

Multiple Locations | Senior Level | Full time

Discover where this job fits at Accenture

Industry understanding. Deep insights. Big ideas. You’ll help clients understand what they need to reinvent for the future.

Use your expertise and start-up mentality to help clients build secure, resilient businesses in a complex and ever-changing threat landscape, addressing the growing careers in cybersecurity.

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